Startup Recruitment Failures

Indre Kaikare
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Welcome to Startup Recruitment Failures podcast where I interview recruitment experts and founders about their hiring mistakes and challenges, and what they learned along the way. Subscribe & learn from the people who’ve been there before you. Just because hiring is always a gamble, doesn’t mean you can’t up your odds. New episodes are released on Wednesdays.

  1. Episode 51. Shaping Roles Before Hiring

    13/01/2025

    Episode 51. Shaping Roles Before Hiring

    This episode discusses the critical importance of shaping roles before hiring. Our guest, Daryn Edgar - CEO & Mentor for ScaleUps - shares insights from her experiences, highlighting the challenges faced when hiring individuals with varying experience levels and the stress that can arise in new leadership roles. The conversation also touches on the differences between hiring from startups versus scale-ups and the significance of assessing candidate fit through meaningful conversations.

    34 min
  2. Episode 50. From Scaleup to Spinoff

    03/12/2024

    Episode 50. From Scaleup to Spinoff

    In this episode of Startup Recruitment Failures, the host discusses with Vykintas Maknickas - CEO of Saily - about his journey of transitioning from a Product Owner at NordVPN - the second Lithuanian unicorn - to a CEO of the Spinoff - Saily. Vykintas shares the challenges of building a new product and the importance of hiring strategies in early-stage startups. The conversation delves into cultural fit, recruitment failures, and lessons learned from rapid hiring. The guest shares insights on navigating team dynamics, integrating cultures in new ventures, and competing in a crowded market, concluding with key advice for aspiring founders.

    35 min
  3. Episode 49. The Future of Work

    26/11/2024

    Episode 49. The Future of Work

    In this episode, host Indre Kaikare engages with Laura Galdikene, a Principal Economist at ConnectPay, to discuss the evolving landscape of recruitment and the significant challenges posed by an aging workforce, the role of AI, and the importance of lifelong learning. They explore how societal changes, technological advancements, and shifting employee expectations are reshaping the recruitment process and workplace dynamics.

    1h 1m
  4. Episode 48. The Founder-Investor Relationship

    14/11/2024

    Episode 48. The Founder-Investor Relationship

    In this episode, Indre Kaikare interviews Marijus Andrijauskas, a seasoned entrepreneur and Partner at FIRSTPICK VC fund. They discuss the complexities of startup dynamics, including the founder-investor relationship, the challenges of fundraising, and the importance of co-founding teams. Marijus shares insights from his extensive experience in both entrepreneurship and venture capital, emphasizing the need for alignment among founders and the significance of understanding the fundraising process. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of startup life, the necessity of preparation, and the critical role of ambition in achieving success.

    52 min
  5. Episode 47. Anti-bias hiring

    09/11/2024

    Episode 47. Anti-bias hiring

    In this conversation, Ben Fletcher, Co-Founder and CEO of The Mothership, discusses the evolution of recruitment, emphasizing the importance of hiring processes that prioritize mindset over traditional metrics like CVs and years of experience. He shares insights on the impact of AI in recruitment, the challenges of bias, and the unique anti-bias hiring process implemented at The Mothership. Ben also reflects on past recruitment mistakes and offers valuable advice for startup founders on creating a personalized and effective hiring experience.

    44 min
  6. Episode 46. Solo vs. Co-Founders

    01/11/2024

    Episode 46. Solo vs. Co-Founders

    Imagine reaching $30M in turnover in 3 years and the board asks you to leave your startup. This happened to Christophe Garnier - CEO & Co-Founder at Upflex. They had an $80M offer on the table from Groupon - to sell the company. But they got into a disagreement. Solo Founders don't face such situations. But does it mean working alone is better than having co-founders? In this episode, the differences between being a solo founder and having co-founders are discussed.

    36 min
  7. Episode 45. Sales Strategy Missteps

    29/10/2024

    Episode 45. Sales Strategy Missteps

    In this conversation, Indre Kaikare interviews Juozas Sargunas, Co-Founder of MELP - an HR tech startup. They discuss the challenges faced in startup recruitment and sales strategies, particularly focusing on the lessons learned from failures in cold outreach and the importance of building relationships in B2B sales. Juozas shares insights on adapting sales approaches, and the significance of empathy in sales, and offers advice for new startup founders based on his experiences.

    34 min
  8. Episode 44. Hiring Tech-Stars

    18/10/2024

    Episode 44. Hiring Tech-Stars

    In this conversation, Alex, the founder and CTO of Joiner App, shares his experiences and insights on startup recruitment, the challenges of hiring in a tech environment, and the importance of learning from failures. He discusses the innovative approach of the Joiner App, which focuses on future events rather than past activities, and emphasizes the need for quick decision-making in hiring and product development. Alex also reflects on his own hiring mistakes and the lessons learned, particularly in marketing strategies and the significance of understanding acquisition costs.

    28 min
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Welcome to Startup Recruitment Failures podcast where I interview recruitment experts and founders about their hiring mistakes and challenges, and what they learned along the way. Subscribe & learn from the people who’ve been there before you. Just because hiring is always a gamble, doesn’t mean you can’t up your odds. New episodes are released on Wednesdays.

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