Masters of Scale
Always be recruiting, w/Paul English, co-founder of Kayak
Jan 18, 2022
Paul English, co-founder of travel search platform Kayak, shares his passion for recruiting in this engaging discussion. He emphasizes that continuous recruitment is vital for scaling businesses and shaping company culture. English recounts inspiring stories that connect personal growth, like rowing in underserved communities, to proactive talent acquisition. He also introduces innovative strategies for hiring, such as a seven-day offer deadline, underlining the importance of the first hires in a startup's journey. Leadership through vulnerability and employee appreciation are key themes.
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Quick takeaways
- Recruiting should never be delegated and the first 10 hires set the tone for the future of the company.
- Founders should focus on their strengths and delegate tasks they are not proficient in to individuals with complementary skill sets.
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Recruiting for Diversity: Building Crew Programs in Low-Income Communities
During his high school years, Rsh Cooper, now an author and motivational speaker, joined a rowing team despite his initial reluctance. He became the captain of the country's first all-black high school rowing team, and his experience inspired him to establish crew programs in low-income communities to promote diversity within the sport.
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