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30 Sep 2025

A Founder’s Guide to Attracting Top Startup Talent

Struggling to find the right talent to scale your company? In this guide, I share how founders can compete with industry giants to attract and hire top talent.

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30 Sep 2025

Ep. 30 - Escaping the Venture Capital Trap

This edition features an interview with Fabien Pinel and J.Y. Delmotte, the co-founders of BuddiesHR, the employee engagement software for Slack. The discussion covers their entrepreneurial journey, the pros and cons of venture capital versus bootstrapping, and their strategy for identifying a niche in the crowded HR technology market. Their story is a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and business-focused thinking, offering valuable lessons for HR professionals on how to be strategic partners within their organizations.

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24 Sep 2025

Is Your Hiring Strategy Killing Your Startup?

Bad hires can sink a startup faster than anything else. Spot signs your hiring strategy is broken and learn proven steps to attract and retain top talent that fuels growth.

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16 Sep 2025

Ep. 29 - The 6 Trends Shaking Up HR in 2025

In the latest episode of the Organized Chaos podcast, I discuss the six transformative trends that I think will shake up how Human Resources operates within organizations, especially startups. These aren’t just theoretical predictions – they’re real shifts I’m seeing and hearing about throughout my interactions with founders and HR leaders, combined with some significant trends in the market that are making headlines.

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03 Sep 2025

14 Tools to Make Remote Work “Work” for Your Company

Explore the best tools for remote teams in 2025—from communication to project management and employee engagement. Help your company thrive remotely.

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03 Sep 2025

How to Hire a Customer Success Manager: A Guide for Startups

Learn when and how to hire a Customer Success Manager with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.

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02 Sep 2025

Ep. 28 - Scaling Sales Teams at Early Stage Startups

In the latest episode of Organized Chaos, I was joined by the renowned Mark Hunter, also known as “The Sales Hunter.” As a globally recognized sales speaker, consultant, and bestselling author, Mark brought over 30 years of invaluable experience to our discussion. We explored the essential strategies for startups to build and scale a successful sales engine, covering everything from hiring the right talent and navigating common pitfalls to fostering a high-performing sales culture.

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24 Aug 2025

Is an MBA Worth it for HR? A Guide for Startups

In HR, an MBA can be a plus, but is it everything? Discover the real pros, cons, and skills you need to succeed in fast-paced early-stage companies beyond the degree.

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19 Aug 2025

Ep. 27 - The Real Impact of Bad Meetings on Productivity

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristy Hissa, the General Manager at Kairos. As a former VP of Operations, Kristy has firsthand experience with the growth challenges startups face and now leads a company dedicated to solving the pervasive issue of meetings and their impact on company performance. We delved into the real cost of inefficient meetings, the psychology behind why bad meetings persist, and how AI is set to revolutionize our approach to productivity.

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12 Aug 2025

How to Hire a BDR/SDR: A Guide for Startups

Learn when and how to hire a BDR/SDR with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.

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05 Aug 2025

Ep. 26 - Manufacturing a New Era of Employee Engagement

In the latest episode of the Organized Chaos podcast, I sat down with Mike White, the founder of Secchi, an innovative employee relationship management platform. Drawing from his 20-year career as a data-driven HR leader in major companies like Caterpillar and Master Lock, Mike shared his journey into the startup world.

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22 Jul 2025

The Right Way to Interview: A Guide for Startups

Master startup hiring with Competency-Based Interviews and the STAR Method. Hire smarter, avoid mis-hires, and build a top team.

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