02Aug

A model for diversity & inclusion in VC & tech

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diversity & inclusion, diversity hiring, high performance teams, mental health, teams, VC, venture capital

Janneke Niessen is a serial entrepreneur, investor, board member & mentor for startups and the co-founder of CapitalT, a VC fund investing in software startups using proprietary technology to evaluate entrepreneurial teams. She’s also the co-initiator of InspiringFifty - which aims to increase diversity in tech by making female role models more visible. We explored: ⭐ Why VC firms should have more diverse teams & invest in more diverse startups ⭐ The mental health struggles most entrepreneurs experience & the support networks to help them cope ⭐ How the entrepreneurial bug drives us forward despite the pain we all go through! ⭐ CapitalT's proprietary platform "VCVolt" which - based on 5 years of deep research into the performance of a thousand entrepreneurial teams - helps Janneke & her colleagues evaluate leadership teams, select which companies to invest in, & provide ongoing support to help portfolio companies fine-tune their team

24Jul

How to hire exceptional marketing leaders at your software/SaaS scale-up

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CMO, executive hiring, Recruitment, scaleup, startup, startup recruitment, talent, talent attraction, talent search

How do you evaluate a potential senior marketing hire? Marketing is a such a crucial function in any business and yet so many firms fail to correctly resource it. The following are a few questions you should be asking before you select a candidate for a senior marketing role. Do they have the right skillset? […]

04Jun

How and when to hire sales people at your software start-up

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At some stage, a software start-up will feel the need to hire sales people. It’s a natural step to take in the growth of any company. After all, hiring sales staff frees up the start-up founder to focus on other important things, such as product development or simply the small business of ‘running the company’. […]

26Feb

Even start-ups need a COO

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As with anything, if you look hard enough you will find dissenting voices somewhere; however, the general consensus of those in the know is that even start-ups need a COO. Accepting this fact, then hiring accordingly, is one of the single most important steps that a fledgling start-up founder can take. Of course, perhaps it […]

16Jan

The challenge of international expansion for enterprise technology ventures

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Of course, it is perfectly possible for start-ups and enterprise tech ventures to reach international markets from the outset. Product adoption is virtually instantaneous and can occur almost from the moment of launch – SaaS makes it possible; and we all see the metaphor of the Global Village in action every single day. So, yes, […]

15Dec

The biggest challenge for start-up founders and CEOs: hiring the right people

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executive hiring, hiring staff, retaining taff, staff retention, startup recruitment, talent search, talent sttraction

The biggest challenge a start-up founder will face is when the time comes to hire staff. Securing the perfect candidate is no mean feat. They need to be a good cultural fit for the start-up, as well as having the necessary skill set. Naturally, every start-up founder will want to hire the right candidate, but […]

28Nov

How, why and when to hire a great startup COO

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chief operating officer, coo, hire, hired, Hiring, recruiting, scaleup, startup

Many start-ups launch with a co-founder taking the title of COO. Some start-up CEOs will choose to hire a COO, but when is this the best decision? What can an outstanding COO do for a startup? Well, here’s your guide to how, why and when to hire a great start-up COO. The key thing to […]

04Jul

Looking to scale your software venture internationally? How to find the talent you need

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A-Players, Diversity, international expansion, Scale-ups, talent

When you begin to look at international expansion for your growing technology venture, you know that things are getting exciting. But with fresh opportunities come the inevitable challenges; not least when it comes to finding your ideal hires in an unfamiliar overseas market. On the journey to grow a global business, how can you find […]

04Jul

Hiring new talent for your technology scale-up? You get what you pay for!

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A-Players, Hiring, talent, War for talent

In today’s cost-competitive world, most businesses are seeking to maximise efficiencies; driving down operational costs in order to maintain or grow margins, especially in highly competitive markets where pricing strategies are key. However, the fact is that you will get what you pay for when it comes to hiring talent, especially executive and specialist […]

15Jun

The Recruitment Roadmap to Successfully Scale-Up Your Technology Venture

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A-Players, Hiring, Scale-ups, Start-ups, talent

Recruitment and retention of high performing individuals is absolutely key to the success of your technology venture. Yes, you need to get the right people in fast, but make bad hiring decisions and you will waste vast amounts of time and money trying to manage poor performers out of the business and then begin the […]

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