Polly Barnes, Operating Partner, Talent at EQT Ventures, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We talked about the qualities of high-performing founders, the emerging founder profile, and why HR leaders need to have more focus than ever right now.
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(0:48) Good news stories
(7:23) Announcement: First ever live podcast event in Austin, Texas
(7:25) Polly’s career journey from marketing to VC
(13:53) Discussing EQT’s 20 unique indicators of high-performing founders
(16:04) The importance of resilience in founders
(19:00) Balancing resilience with self-reflection
(21:05) Leadership and decision-making in founders
(26:32) The evolving profile of tech founders with AI advancements
(29:59) The role of psychological support in founder success
(34:53) Operating systems and frameworks for startup success
(40:09) The importance of prioritization in HR leadership
(45:05) Challenges and future of DEI initiatives in startups
(49:18) Opportunities and advice for modern HR leaders in VC-backed startups
(52:01) Building personal brands and communities within HR
(54:19) Rapid fire questions
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