Scouting for Entrepreneurial Talent: When to Hire Generalists vs Specialists (with Jason Smith, CEO and Cofounder of Klue)

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Sep 7, 2023

Jason Smith, CEO and Cofounder of Klue, discusses hiring generalists vs specialists, leveraging AI for business growth, and developing relationships with competitors. He shares his experiences as an entrepreneurial leader and provides insights on delegation, hiring, and management.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Challenges of Delegation and Tough Conversations

03:46 • 6min

Recognizing the Need for Tough Conversations

09:27 • 13min

Introducing Meeting Guidelines: A Tool to Improve Meeting Behavior

22:17 • 4min

Expanding Your Mindset Through Inspiration

26:08 • 9min

The Impact of Generative AI on Products and Leadership Styles

34:39 • 9min

👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/jason-smith-klue-scouting-for-entrepreneurial-talent-when-to-hire-generalists-vs-specialists

Do you ever think about the importance of the types of people your company hires?

When hiring, many companies focus on the experience of their candidates. While this plays a large role, who a person is and their level of entrepreneurial talent could be even more important.

Jason explains the nuances of hiring the right fit for your company, breaking down the distinction between generalists and specialists. He also shares how to get your company ahead by leveraging AI and developing relationships with your competitors.

Jason Smith is a product driven, sales and marketing centric tech entrepreneur. He has been the cofounder, investor or early employee of 5 start-ups. He’s led sales, marketing, product and services teams, advised great companies like Mobify (acquired by Salesforce.com) and Strutta (acquired by LX Ventures) and received E&Y's Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year for the Pacific Region. He is currently the CEO and Cofounder of Klue, an AI-powered Competitive Enablement platform.

In episode #165, Jason shares his experiences as an entrepreneurial leader to help you delegate, hire and manage better.

Tune in to hear all about Jason’s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[04:10] Delegation reluctancy

[09:30] How to know when to have a tough conversation

[14:40] Hiring entrepreneurial people

[20:40] Ambiguous interview questions

[26:00] Looking at a candidate’s past

[30:00] Develop relationships with your competitors

[36:00] Company-wide AI day

[41:00] Being the bouncer of your company

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Jason on LinkedIn

Check out Fellow’s new Meeting Guidelines feature

Read No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer

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