Nobel Recruitment

We just launched our bi-weekly Newsletter bringing you the latest and greatest from the SaaS industry in Nobel News. 📊 This week in Nobel News: ➔ European tech investment hit nearly $30B in H1 2024. ➔ Podcast Highlight: Erwin van der Vlist, founder of Speakap, shares insights on expanding a SaaS company to the US.  ➔ Top Jobs of the week: - Director of Partnerships  - Account Executive – Investor Relations  - Chief Delivery Officer Subscribe now and never miss an update.

As competition for skilled professionals intensifies, what are currently your biggest challenges with recruiting SaaS talent?

Hiring processes often fall short of showing the true quality of candidates. Erwin van der Vlist from Speakap shared in our latest podcast the use of open-end case studies, tailored to each role. Why? Candidates showcase their skills through discussions and presentations with different team members that show real problem-solving skills, align with job needs and do not just rely on standard interviews. What is your best hiring strategy? Let us know in the comments.

"Perseverance is pushing through the hundred 'No's to find the one 'Yes'“ We just released an inspiring episode of SaaS Unscripted featuring Erwin van der Vlist, co-founder of Speakap. Here are three key takeaways from his incredible journey: 1️⃣ Start Small and Scale Big: Erwin and his co-founder started by addressing a simple communication gap among supermarket workers. This small idea grew into an international SaaS success. 2️⃣ Adapt and Evolve: Expanding to the U.S. presented unique challenges. Erwin’s willingness to adapt SpeakAp’s features based on market feedback was crucial to their success. 3️⃣ Perseverance Pays Off: Despite high stress and personal challenges, Erwin’s hands-on approach and perseverance in new market expansion were vital. 🎧 Listen Now: Don't miss out on Erwin's entrepreneurial journey and the valuable lessons he shares for aspiring SaaS founders. Episode link in the comments. 

🚩 Why you should be looking for Red Flags in the hiring process Last week we talked to Martin Folke Vasehus from ComplyCloud where he emphasized on looking for red flags when hiring a candidate and discussing this head-on instead of always looking for the best match between the company and the candidate. For more insights listen to the full episode.

Last week, we had an incredible webinar by Vladan Soldat and Jorien Licht-Geerts, where they shared insights on effective hiring and onboarding strategies. If you missed it, don't worry! We've got you covered. You can watch the recording now on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/d4TGr-E2

"Enjoy being a pirate" In our newest episode, we feature Martin Folke Vasehus, CEO and founder of ComplyCloud. Nick van Eeten dives into Martin's incredible journey from corporate lawyer to SaaS entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. 💡 Key Takeaways:  1️⃣ Seizing opportunities and transitioning careers. 2️⃣ Resilience in entrepreneurship. 3️⃣ Importance of structured recruitment and cultural fit. 🎧 Listen Now: Episode 🔗 in the comments.

How do you validate a start-up idea? Our guest Matthijs Metzemaekers shared his approach of validating the idea for his newest venture Carv. Let us know in the comments 🔽

Join us for an unprecedented gathering of business and revenue leaders at the Malzfabrik in Berlin. At this exclusive two-day event, dive deep into the transformative world of Revenue Architecture with Jacco van der Kooij, Founder of Winning by Design and author of the definitive Revenue Architecture textbook. This event is your opportunity to learn first-hand how to turn your Go-To-Market (GTM) team into a robust Revenue Factory. This is more than just a gathering; it’s a chance to reshape your GTM and set your company up for the future Details and registration are here: https://lnkd.in/djhMEAGE 

“Nobody wants to have a nice-to-have product” In our newest episode, we are featuring Matthijs Metzemaekers. Nick van Eeten, walks through his incredible founder journey, from his early career to exiting two successful companies and raising $10M in seed funding for his newest venture Carv. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Importance of working with talented people while building a company  2️⃣ Focus on problem-solving and validation with your start-up idea 3️⃣ Insights on hiring best-practices and work-life balance 🎧 Listen Now: Episode 🔗 in the comments.