16 Dec 2025
Are you confident that your startup is built on a solid legal foundation? It’s a question many founders push aside in the race to build a product and find market fit. In the latest episode of Organized Chaos, I had an incredibly insightful conversation with Halisi Tambuzi, a seasoned workplace investigator and HR compliance expert. We explored the common but dangerous HR pitfalls that startups often fall into, why the “we’re too small for rules” mindset can lead to disaster, and when you absolutely must start paying attention. We demystified the often-intimidating world of HR compliance, providing a clear roadmap for founders who want to build great companies the right way. This is a must-listen for anyone leading a team, no matter how small.
09 Dec 2025
In this episode, we explored the evolving landscape of HR, diving into how AI is transforming the field, the critical skills modern HR professionals need, and the unique challenges startups face when scaling their people strategies.
03 Dec 2025
Your CEO can be your greatest ally or biggest obstacle. Here’s how to work with your CEO to get buy-in for HR.
20 Nov 2025
Learn when and how to hire an HR Generalist with this startup-focused guide covering skills, interview tips, timing, and more.
18 Nov 2025
This edition breaks down why traditional “gut-feel” interviews often lead to costly hiring mistakes and introduces a data-driven, structured framework for getting it right. You’ll learn how to identify critical job competencies, ask behavioral questions that predict future performance using the STAR method, and implement a consistent scoring system. Stop guessing and start building the high-performing team your startup needs to scale.
11 Nov 2025
This week on Organized Chaos, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vijay Rajendran, an executive coach and advisor to founders at Startup System. Vijay shared his invaluable insights on overcoming the critical challenges that startups face, including fundraising, sales, team scaling, and building a sustainable company culture. We explored the systems and strategies that separate successful, high-growth companies from those that falter. It was a deep dive into creating a strong foundation for sustainable success.
03 Nov 2025
Discover how to decide between in-house and outsourced HR for your startup. Learn what to keep internal, what to delegate, and how to scale your people strategy with purpose.
28 Oct 2025
In the latest Organized Chaos newsletter, I share my conversation with Daneal Charney, a Fractional HR Leader and executive coach, where we explored the critical people-related challenges that fast-growing companies face. We discussed the importance of an “Extreme Ownership” mindset for success in a startup environment and the concept of “founder-stage fit,” which requires founders to adapt their roles as the company scales to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The conversation also delves into how fostering a culture of healthy conflict is essential for driving innovation and speed, and when it’s the right time for a growing business to bring in strategic HR leadership.
14 Oct 2025
Is an HR certification right for you? Learn whether a certification really matters for a startup, and how to build a strategic HR function that fuels growth.
14 Oct 2025
Is your startup hitting a growth ceiling? It might be time to rethink your operations. I sat down with fractional COO Katie Barnes to discuss how founders can overcome common scaling pitfalls. Dive into this week’s edition to learn about the power of process, the role of fractional executives, and more!
30 Sep 2025
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.
30 Sep 2025
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.