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The Hiring Tips You Need as an Early Stage Founder
Dec 2, 2016
Beth and Jenna share insights on making diversity a priority for seed-stage companies, asking the right reference questions, and hiring a Head of People. They discuss the challenges of transitioning in-house functions, debunking hiring myths, building a strong leadership team, employee retention strategies, and navigating hiring challenges in early-stage companies.
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- Early stage founders should prioritize diversity in hiring from the start to build a resilient team.
- Founders of seed-stage companies should focus on hiring individuals who excel in ambiguous environments rather than rushing to fill positions.
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Strategic Talent Advisory Role at Homebrew
Beth Shear's role at Homebrew as the partner and head of Talon involves strategic advising on talent-related matters to portfolio companies. She focuses on teaching founders how to make crucial hiring decisions, such as determining when to bring functions in-house, like finance or HR. Her hands-on approach involves guiding founders through the hiring process, including defining hiring plans and evaluating the need for new roles.
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