In this engaging conversation, Kathryn Minshew, Co-founder and former CEO of The Muse, shares her inspiring journey in tech and entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges of fundraising, making tough leadership decisions, and fostering open dialogue in teams. Kathryn emphasizes the significance of integrity and learning from setbacks, particularly as a female CEO. She also dives into her passion for investing in Broadway and her ongoing ventures, illustrating the balance between creativity and business acumen.

Kathryn Minshew, Founder of The Muse, discusses the differences between working for a venture-backed versus private equity-owned company. She emphasizes the importance of consistent cadence in managing the business. The chapter also explores the dynamics of working with venture capital and private equity firms, including communication challenges and the transition to a profitable operating model.

Kathryn Minshew is the Founder & CEO at The Muse Subscribe & watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZKOgdHTnKc8 Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:40) - Sponsor Break: AppSumo (00:01:19) - What Is The Muse (00:05:29) - How Big Is The Muse (00:06:46) - Pay-Per-Click vs Pay-Per-Hire  Business Model (00:11:38) - Hiring Is The More Important Thing (00:16:16) - The Average Cost To Hiring People (00:22:27) - Kathryn’s View about Pallet's Approach (00:29:05) - Sponsor Break: The Economist (00:30:26) - Shift From Office Work To Hybrid + Benefits Of Hybrid Work (00:39:30) - Shift Shock (00:43:39) - One Of The Most Important Element In Career Search (00:48:52) - The Value Of Transparency Between Companies And Employees Links Mentioned https://www.instagram.com/kminshew/ https://twitter.com/kmin Thank you to our sponsors: The Economist - full access to the topics that matter to you and original analysis as events unfold. Start your 30-day trial with The Economist today: economist.com/lab AppSumo - the marketplace entrepreneurs trust to buy and sell the products that grow small businesses into name brands: https://social.appsumo.com/creatorlab