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🌱 The Promise and Potential of Investor-Led Startups 📈 As a tech recruitment specialist for over 25 years, working closely with #investors, #founders and #leadership teams, I'm constantly inspired by the innovation and ambition I see in early-stage companies. Almost all startups begin life as founder-led business, but it’s when they become investor-led #startups and have access to the runway needed to take risks, iterate quickly, and build products that we typically begin to see boundaries really being pushed. However, a great idea and ample funding are not enough. The team you build is critical, and the first few hires even more so. As Reid Hoffman wisely stated, "No business scales without great people." From my experience, this is especially true when it comes to the #CTO or VP or Head of Engineering. The right technical leader understands the industry landscape, predicts future needs, and translates vision into action. They attract and inspire high-performing engineers, and importantly, they balance speed with stability, while enabling smart decisions as the business rapidly evolves. 📣 So my message is this - take finding the right talent for your business seriously, and with a thoughtful and certain hiring process for your CTO and early engineers, the sky's the limit. I relish the chance to partner with investor-backed founders to build complete, high-horsepower teams that can fully realise the potential ahead. We are in a downturn right now - but it’s typically during these times that the next wave of unicorn startups are forming, so there’s a real need to be more efficient than ever before. If you're leading one of them, I'd be honored to explore working together. I welcome your thoughts and connections! Until best time people. 🚀𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 🏅𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 📝𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗧𝗢𝘀, 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 & 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 🔔𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 💡𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 ☎️ 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵/𝟭𝟱-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼-𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 #techleadership #scaleups #ceos #venturecapital #vcfunding #thectorecruiter

The Recruitment Conundrum: Why Startups Struggle to Hire Talent 🤝 In the pulsating world of startups, recruiting top talent has become the ultimate puzzle. 🧩 Despite their innovative allure, startups grapple with attracting skilled individuals. Limited resources? 💸 Nope, it's more about visibility and competition. 🌟 Larger corporations wield established brands, overshadowing startups in the talent hunt. The risk-taking, fast-paced environment doesn't always resonate with everyone. 🏃♂️ Finding the right cultural fit adds another layer of complexity. 💼 Yet, startups can overcome these hurdles by showcasing their unique advantages, offering growth opportunities, and cultivating a vibrant work culture. Let's navigate this maze together! 🌐 #StartUpStruggles #talentacquisition

Is Your Startup Struggling to Pull Talent from Big Tech? Let's Unpack That. 🚀 Attracting top-tier talent away from the goliaths of tech can feel like an insurmountable task for burgeoning startups 🌱 With deep pockets 💸 and luxurious perks 🛍️ on their side, how can emerging companies compete? The answer might surprise you and it doesn't necessarily involve breaking the bank 💰 First, emphasise your unique culture 👥 and the impact potential hires could have on your business – something often diluted in larger organisations Secondly, offer flexibility and autonomy, highly valued aspects of work life that are sometimes harder to find in structured corporate environments 🏢. Lastly, don't underestimate the allure of being part of something growing 📈 - the opportunity to shape and grow with a company is incredibly enticing to the right candidate Should you find these strategies intriguing but implementation challenging, our team, based here in London and Sydney, is proficient in navigating these waters 🗺️, understanding what modern employees value, and effectively communicating your startup's unique selling points👌 #startup #founders

After 24 years in recruiting and 10 years in startups... 🌐✨ sharing some #StartupWisdom 💼 "My Top 5 Lessons Recruiting for Startup Teams" As the founder and CEO of our global recruiting company for startups at Funded.club, I've gathered countless insights on our journey - and the learning continues every day! 🚀 In this blog post, discover five pearls of wisdom (so far 🙂) for recruiting a successful startup team that will save you time, money, and some inevitable growing pains on your entrepreneurial journey. 🔍 Snippets from the blog: 1. Align Your Candidate Pitch with Your Investor Pitch - Ensure your candidate pitch is as compelling as your investor pitch. - Start building your employer brand from day one to attract potential candidates aligned with your mission. #PitchPerfect #EmployerBrand 2. Be Realistic About New Hire Expectations - Avoid seeking multi-hyphenate hires; be clear about roles and responsibilities. - Have transparent discussions with candidates about the role, growth opportunities, and expectations. #RealExpectations #HiringClarity 3. Prioritize High Performance and Proven Track Records - Look for candidates who can hit the ground running; there's no time for on-the-job learning. - Thoroughly examine sales track records and technical experience for credibility. #HighPerformance #TrackRecord 4. Identify "Startup DNA" and Cultural Fit - Observe candidates for essential startup qualities: initiative, self-motivation, and preparedness. - Early hires significantly influence your company's culture, so choose wisely. #StartupDNA #CulturalFit 5. Leverage Speed as Your Hiring Advantage - Agility and speed are key advantages for startups in attracting top talent. - Maintain short feedback cycles and keep interview stages close together to avoid losing candidates to competition. #HiringSpeed #TopTalent 🔗 Find the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/e4n28wvJ 🗣 Comment, share, and keep in touch! Ray ✨ #RecruitmentInsights #StartupJourney"

How startups can enhance IT recruitment 🌟 One of the biggest advantages for startups is their unique culture. With flexible and creative work environments, startups can attract top IT talent. But, how can you leverage this unique culture in your recruitment efforts? Startups often have a dynamic and innovative atmosphere, perfect for IT professionals who thrive on fresh challenges and opportunities. Showcase how your team collaborates on cutting-edge projects. Highlight your commitment to innovation and how each team member makes a significant impact. Additionally, emphasise the perks of working in a startup: flat hierarchies, quick decision-making, and the opportunity to learn and grow rapidly. Many IT professionals seek environments where ideas can quickly translate into action. Make this part of your recruitment narrative. ➡️ Want your startup to stand out when recruiting IT talent? Share how you foster innovation and support growth within your team in the comments, or reach out to us at www.texcelconsulting.io. #Recruitment #ITJobs #Startups

Flexibility in hiring is essential for the growth of your Start-up. ⬇ 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 | Start-ups and scale-ups often operate with limited resources. So, instead of committing to long-term hires, deploying skilled experts to tackle your growth plans and manage your People org precisely, when and where needed ensures an efficient utilisation of funds. 🤸🏽♀️𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 | The biz landscape for Start-ups and Scale-ups is dynamic! Needs are constantly changing. A FLX deployment model provides these communities with agility to scale up or down in response to market fluctuations. 💰 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 | VC backed start-ups, in particular, are under some serious budget constraints. FLX deployment models allow these communities to access industry leaders within People and Talent without the financial burden of traditional hiring. Start-ups and Scale-ups can tap into industry experts when they need them. 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐉 𝐅𝐋𝐗. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 🚀 #flexibility #talentsolutions #startup #scaleup

I’ve seen startups fail because they refused to invest in top talent. Most startups fail to leverage their greatest asset effectively, I see them fail because they prioritize cost over quality in hiring, They believe top talent is beyond their budget. → “We can’t attract skilled professionals” → “We don’t have the funds” → “Investing heavily in a few top talents is too much risk” These are common myths. What’s the difference between a startup that opts for the cheapest hires versus one that invests in the best? It's all in how they frame the value of their hires. At Spark Eighteen, we focus on creating a win-win scenario for both the team and the organization. Our hires aren’t just filling roles, They are monumental to our growth, They contribute to our revenue, learning, and happiness within the company. Startups need to shift their mindset from viewing hires as expenses to seeing them as investments in the future of their business It's not just about the cost; it’s about the value they bring. This means educating your team on why good hiring matters—so they care about the investment you’re making. By framing your hiring strategy around the long-term value rather than short-term costs. And once you master this, you'll transform your human capital into your most powerful asset. If you’re in the process of building a team, let’s chat. We can share our learnings and help each other in the founder community. DM me and I will share a Calendly link.

💪 Start-up battle: Building the right team Having worked in the IT sphere for years, I've seen a lot of startups take their first steps towards innovation. While the passion and innovation are inspiring, one challenge consistently emerges – building the right team.   💡 What`s the problem?   -Limited Resources: Attracting top talent can be expensive, especially for a young company. Competitive salaries and benefits often feel out of reach. -Scalability: Finding talent with the specific skillset you need at the exact moment you need it can be tough. Early-stage startups often require a diverse range of expertise, making it even trickier. -Rapid Growth: Startups need to adapt and evolve quickly. Finding team members who can wear multiple hats and learn on the fly is crucial, but hard to come by in a traditional hiring pool.   📈 So why is building the right team so critical for a startup's success?   -Efficiency: Having the right skillsets in place from the outset ensures tasks are completed effectively, saving valuable time and resources. - Agility: A team that can adapt and learn quickly allows startups to capitalize on changing market dynaics. - Innovation: Collaborative spirit is essential for generating groundbreaking ideas.   IT outsourcing offers a strategic solution: access to a pool of pre-vetted IT talent, cost optimization with competitive rates, and scaling your team up or down as needed. This frees up resources and allows your team to focus on core development and growth.   If you are in the process of building the dream team for your startup, reach out to Altabel to discuss how our IT outstaffing solutions can help!   #StartUpStruggles #ITOutsourcing #Outsourcingpartner

🚀 Attention Startups! 🚀 🌟 Embrace the era of non-existent 'perfect fit' candidates! 🌟 Gone are the days when a candidate had to tick every box on your checklist. In the dynamic world of startups, roles evolve around the core product offering. 🔄 🤹♂️ Imagine hiring someone who brings not just skills but oodles of energy and a proven track record of continuous learning! 💪 Forget the myth of perfection and let the magic happen in the journey of growth. 💸 You can't buy the perfect fit, but you sure can invest in potential and build excellence! 🛠️ Remember, diamonds are made under pressure, just like the perfect team member is forged through experience and dedication. #StartupWisdom #TalentAcquisition #BuildExcellence #NoMorePerfectFit #InvestInPotential #GrowthMindset 🚀✨

"Unlock Global Talent with Outstaffing" > Why limit your startup’s potential to local talent when the world is full of incredible professionals? > Outstaffing breaks down geographical barriers, allowing you to tap into a global workforce brimming with expertise and innovation. By leveraging outstaffing, you gain access to top-tier talent across different regions and time zones, enhancing your team with diverse skills and perspectives. Imagine having the flexibility to work with specialists from anywhere, whether it's a software developer in Eastern Europe, a marketing expert in Southeast Asia, or a design guru in South America. This global reach not only enriches your startup's capabilities but also drives creativity and solutions that may not be available locally. > Choosing the right outstaffing partner means you can efficiently manage this talent pool, ensuring that every team member integrates seamlessly with your startup’s goals. > With a global team at your disposal, your startup isn’t just competing in the local market—it's positioning itself on a worldwide stage. > Embrace outstaffing and unlock a world of opportunities for your startup. #GlobalTalent #Outstaffing #Startups #Innovation #GlobalReach