The Peel with Turner Novak

Recruiting From Zero to One with Nakul Mandan, Co-founder of Audacious Ventures

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Nov 14, 2024
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Nakul Mandan
In a lively discussion, Nakul Mandan, Co-founder of Audacious Ventures, shares his journey from India to Silicon Valley during the financial crisis. He dives into why most VCs struggle with recruiting at the zero to one stage and reveals his innovative approach to building A+ teams. Nakul discusses the significance of resilience in the startup world, particularly in the face of COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of intentional tech recruitment and how understanding customer urgency can shape effective product development.
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INSIGHT

Recruiting Inside a VC Firm

  • Nakul Mandan fused a recruiting agency inside a venture firm to lead seed rounds efficiently.
  • They run in-house searches for engineering and sales roles to help founders build A-plus teams early on.
ADVICE

Earn Founders' Recruiting Trust

  • The best founders always find help with recruiting despite challenges.
  • To be impactful, you must earn the right to be one of their few trusted advisors.
ADVICE

VC Talent Teams Often Ineffective

  • Typical VC recruiting just recommends recruiters but rarely runs the search process.
  • Impact requires a deeply involved, hands-on recruiting effort beyond advice or referrals.
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