Hiring executives can be daunting for founders. In this podcast, a16z talent partner and executive search process experts discuss assessing talent, measuring success in talent assessment, referencing, personal growth vs. mistakes, vetting EQ, hiring veterans for startups, talent landscape in 2024, recruiting top talent in a tight market, and the value of tough feedback.

Matt Oberhardt, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the complexities of executive recruiting, emphasizing the importance of precision in referencing and maintaining professionalism. He also provides advice for founders, talks about veterans transitioning into start-ups, and addresses the job market in 2024.

Caroline Horn and Matt Oberhardt, experts in executive recruiting from a16z’s Executive Talent team, share invaluable insights on the complexities of hiring the right individuals for startups. They discuss the limitations of LinkedIn and stress the importance of a structured hiring process. Learn when a CEO should exercise veto power and the advantages of using external recruiters. They also tackle common pitfalls in candidate management and offer strategies to present compelling roles to attract top talent while navigating the delicate power dynamics in hiring.