ACQ2 by Acquired Product recruiting and executive search (with Andrew Abramson from Riviera Partners)
Aug 17, 2019
Join Andrew Abramson, Director at Riviera Partners, a leading executive search firm in Silicon Valley, as he shares insights on recruiting product leaders. Discover how companies can identify when they're ready to partner with search firms and the importance of aligning talent with business goals. Andrew discusses the journey for product managers advancing in their careers and emphasizes that exceptional founders prioritize leadership over product management. Explore the evolving dynamics of tech recruitment and the vital role of relationships in successful placements.
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Handing Over the Reins
- Founders with strong product sensibilities often find it difficult to hand over product leadership.
- Appropriately set expectations with both the candidate and the founder regarding the role and responsibilities to avoid friction.
Spiegel and Conrad
- Evan Spiegel hired Tom Conrad from Pandora to lead product at Snapchat.
- Conrad left within six months, feeling his strategic skills were underutilized as he primarily executed Spiegel's vision.
Great Founders vs. Exceptional Founders
- Great founders focus on product, while exceptional founders focus on leadership allocation.
- Distinguishing between leading the company versus the product is crucial, especially in the early stages.