Asking Backchannel Reference Questions That Reveal Real Founder Character
Front-door references provided by founders only say positive things. Discover the 3 backchannel spoken questions that uncover how a founder reacts in a crisis.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
September 22, 20234 min read
The 3 High-Signal Backchannel Questions
01
"When the company experienced its worst quarter, how did the founder treat junior staff under pressure?"
02
"If you were founding a new company today, would you invest 50% of your personal net worth in their leadership? Why or why not?"
03
"In what operational areas does this founder need a strong COO to compensate for their blind spots?"
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice conducting founder reference checks in Dehurdle.