24 Jun 2025
In this engaging episode, Annemarie Penny, a leading expert in startup recruitment, shares her journey from finance to HR, her passion for relationship-driven talent acquisition, and her insights into how startups can overcome common recruitment challenges. During the conversation, we also reflected on themes like groupthink, AI’s impact on hiring, and the importance of balancing expectations in recruiting.
19 Jun 2025
Learn when and how to hire your first Software Engineer with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.
13 Jun 2025
Learn when and how to hire your first Product Manager with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.
10 Jun 2025
The entrepreneurial journey, while often glamorized on social media, comes with significant mental health challenges that affect founders. This newsletter dives into the reality of entrepreneurship - from 70-hour work weeks to constant anxiety about survival - while providing practical solutions like the Energy Audit System and essential wellness practices to help founders thrive. Beyond highlighting the personal costs and dispelling common myths, we explore how entrepreneurs can build sustainable success without sacrificing their mental and physical well-being.
30 May 2025
You can’t just hire anyone for your startup. Learn more about why hiring matters so much in the early stages of growth and how to make the right hire.
27 May 2025
In this week’s episode, I welcomed Vanessa Gilardi to the show. We explored the evolving landscape of HR from traditional corporate environments to modern startups, examining how HR professionals can successfully navigate between these worlds while embracing technological advancement. The discussion provided practical insights on scaling organizations effectively, implementing AI in HR operations, and maintaining strong company culture during growth phases.
19 May 2025
Hiring is more than writing a witty job posting; you need to get it in front of the right people. In this guide, I’ll show you how and where to publish your job posting to maximize your results.
14 May 2025
Think hiring for startups is simple? Think again. Watch out for these common red flags when interviewing potential candidates.
13 May 2025
In this insightful discussion with Melissa Theiss, Head of People Ops at Kit, we explore critical aspects of scaling People Operations in startups, from finding the right balance in processes to challenging the traditional “people-first” mindset in favor of a business-first, people-centric approach. Melissa shares her expertise on optimal timing for first HR hires, building strategic HR influence, and the importance of business acumen in People Operations roles. The conversation emphasizes that successful People Operations today requires moving beyond administrative excellence to become true business partners who can drive organizational success through strategic alignment of people practices with business objectives.
08 May 2025
Finding the right talent for your startup begins with an effective job posting. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create a job posting that attracts your ideal hire to your company.
29 Apr 2025
Discover the fundamentals of organizational design that can make or break your startup’s success. This comprehensive guide explores how organizational structures directly impact decision-making, business priorities, and employee interactions, helping founders and HR leaders create frameworks that align with their strategic goals. Learn practical insights on optimal span of control, management layers, and process design, along with key considerations for evaluating and evolving your org structure as your startup grows.
23 Apr 2025
Hiring is a critical component of any startup’s success, and effective hiring starts with defining an ideal hire. Learn more in this guide.