Raman Ramalingam from talentX visited us at LEAD! His talk on hiring for startups was both engaging and eye-opening for many of the companies that attended his LEAD Talk.
Some take aways to share:
✨Raman emphasized the importance of a fresh approach to hiring critical roles in startups. Gone are the days of traditional job postings on LinkedIn. Focus on what the candidate can achieve in 6 months.
✨Start by pitching your role to a select few individuals who align with your company’s vision. If successful, expand the search; if not, revisit your strategy.
✨Look for signals indicating a candidate’s readiness for change, such as organizational restructuring or lack of funding in their current company.
✨Understanding the difference between a talent trader and a talent investor persona is key. Seek those who are invested in contributing to your company’s growth, not just trading their talent for short-term gains.
We continue our quest at LEAD to find talent investors to join our startups and were thrilled to learn from Raman!
