We understand what it takes to build something from nothing
Based in San Francisco, we specialize in helping startups maximize their performance and reach their vision.
Our team of experts has a wealth of startup experience and can provide strategic advice on optimizing hiring, productivity, efficiency, and growth. We have a proven track record of success, having helped dozens of startups across multiple industries.
Whether developing best practices or building high-performing global teams, we are committed to helping startups unlock their organization's potential and achieve the desired results.
As seasoned leaders and trusted advisors, we offer invaluable insights into hiring & culture building, business operations, product, marketing & sales, funding, financial planning, and business growth. We've helped startups build elite teams, cultivate innovative concepts, secure funding, and achieve growth and exits!
“Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don't want to.”
Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Group
How we help: THE Path FROM AN IDEA To 150 EMPLOYEES and beyond
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Over the years, we’ve made hundreds of hires for founders of startups we support. We help create recruiting plans and provide all the hiring needs across Engineering, AI, Data Science, QA, DevOps, Product, Marketing, Design, Sales, Support and Operations.
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We provide turnkey products for all back office needs for a startup from Recruiting - HR management (onboarding & offboarding) - Accounting - Legal - Payroll - Benefits - Sales and Marketing.
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With a network of over 370,000 engineers across core functions and our extended network, we have access to millions of engineers globally.
We offer either onshore, nearshore, or offshore resources.
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A global venture network from Silicon Valley to London, we can help connect you with top venture firms.
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In the workplace, diversity means your staff consists of individuals who bring new perspectives and backgrounds to the table
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We offer guidelines, processes and SaaS solutions to help build your team’s culture.
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AI is changing the future of work, and we are working with early-stage companies to bring these products to the startups we support.
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We have access to thousands of entrepreneurs across the globe who’ve built marketing-leading companies and can provide insight into your roadmap and future growth.
Supporting great companies over the years.
Meet the startup advisor team
"First150 was founded on a simple premise: Serve the teams that build startups. We focus on business operations and talent as the core to building successful startups."
Sam Rawstorne
Launched 1st Startup in 1996