Season 8 | Ep28 From recruiter to founder at 25: Haseena Mooncey on building a global life sciences business

Starting a recruitment business at 25 with just three years of experience takes serious courage. 

Haseena Mooncey did exactly that – and she’s built something special.

On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I'm joined by Haseena Mooncey, co-founder of CHR Life Sciences, a modern boutique recruitment firm focused on niche roles across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

Haseena launched the business with a former boss as her co-founder, stepping into entrepreneurship with limited experience but a clear mindset and strong values. Her story is rare, especially as a young woman in recruitment. And it’s incredibly inspiring.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What pushed her to take the leap from employee to business owner
• The early challenges of launching with limited experience
• The mindset needed to grow a global contract recruitment business
• Balancing a modern outlook with traditional values in how she builds her team
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If you’re in your 20s and thinking about starting your own business - or you're just looking for a story that proves age and experience don't define success, this episode is one to tune into.

Watch the full conversation live on my LinkedIn this Wednesday at 12 pm or search The RAG wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Haseena Mooncey and CHR Life Sciences

03:00 The journey of starting a business at 25

06:03 Navigating early challenges and building a network

09:05 The decision to transition from employee to entrepreneur

12:05 Establishing CHR Life Sciences and initial struggles

14:56 First deals and market expansion

18:11 Building a business from the ground up

20:54 Reflections on growth and future aspirations

22:00 Building relationships in recruitment

24:32 Navigating market changes and opportunities

26:06 The challenges of remote work and team dynamics

28:06 The importance of hiring and team growth

30:20 Learning from experience: hiring strategies

32:32 The impact of market fluctuations on business

36:52 Managing stress and maintaining team morale

44:54 Building a values-driven recruitment company

48:13 The role of AI in recruitment

50:22 Pharmaceutical industry insights

52:31 Navigating the future of work

55:23 Life goals and work-life balance

01:00:13 The importance of relationships in recruitment

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