<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/af82d03c12124df6890203a5caa0660d&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1734&quot; height=&quot;1300&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1300</height><width>1734</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1300</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1734</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/af82d03c12124df6890203a5caa0660d-356310457f11e173.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>442.359</duration><title>Design Hiring Strategies for Early Stage Companies</title><description>In this video, I walk you through a flowchart designed to help early-stage companies determine their design hiring needs based on their funding status, customer validation, and design sensitivity of their audience. If you&apos;re just starting out with no budget, I recommend reaching out to friends or family for design help. For those with funding, it&apos;s crucial to validate your idea with customers before investing in design. If you&apos;re gearing up for a launch, consider whether your current design team is equipped to meet your goals, and if not, seek out a design leader or agency. I&apos;m here to provide feedback and support as you develop your idea, so feel free to reach out if you need assistance.</description></oembed>