24 Aug 2025
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.
19 Aug 2025
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.
12 Aug 2025
Learn when and how to hire a BDR/SDR with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.
05 Aug 2025
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.
22 Jul 2025
Master startup hiring with Competency-Based Interviews and the STAR Method. Hire smarter, avoid mis-hires, and build a top team.
22 Jul 2025
In the latest episode of the Organized Chaos podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anirudh Narayan, the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Lyzr AI, a platform pushing boundaries in AI automation for business. In our conversation, we explored how AI is transforming business productivity, the shifting challenges and opportunities in HR, as well as Ani’s lessons learned as an entrepreneur. Whether you’re a founder, an HR professional, or simply curious about the future of work, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
08 Jul 2025
In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Tushar Makhija, Co-Founder and CEO of TeamOhana, a workforce intelligence platform revolutionizing how companies manage growth through strategic workforce planning. We delved into Tushar’s entrepreneurial journey, the gritty realities of scaling a startup, and the critical role of alignment in workforce management. This newsletter captures the essence of our fiery conversation, distilling key insights and actionable takeaways for founders and HR professionals alike.
01 Jul 2025
Learn when and how to hire your first Marketing Manager with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.
30 Jun 2025
Learn when and how to hire your first Product Designer with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.
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.