Scaling Success: Hiring Wisdom from Zhen Lu, Cofounder & CEO of RunPod

In this episode of the Art of Search Podcast, Zhen Lu, CEO of RunPod, shares his journey from personally interviewing every hire in the early days, to scaling the hiring process as the company grows. Zhen discusses creating the right processes and the trust involved in partnering with leaders to hire their own teams and ensuring culture fit.

He emphasizes the importance of not just hiring great people but also providing them with the right direction, support, and onboarding to ensure their success. 

One standout moment is Zhen's approach to compensation discussions. "All of my people are priceless," he says, highlighting his commitment to valuing employees and fostering a team-oriented negotiation process.

Great hiring is both an art and a skill that's honed over time. As recruiters, we have the opportunity to speak with some of the best hiring leaders out there, and we're excited to invite you into these conversations to share their stories and insights. Think of this podcast as a go-to resource for excellent hiring, where you'll leave each conversation inspired, with new ideas to implement and evolve.

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Zhen Lu on building and scaling a successful team.