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Why do I still do recruiting when I could do so many other things? Because I feel it a blessing in my life to intersect with people at critical times in their life. When I first talked on the phone with Christina Boothe, MBA, I could tell she had the drive and skills we needed, but so many things were just a little bit outside the requirements of the role we had opened. - We were really only hiring locally and she lived far away. - Her background ON PAPER wasn’t “exactly” ideal given the written requirements of the position. - Internally (like so many startups) there was a LOT of changes happening on the team she would join and it wasn’t even clear who she’d even report to. PLUS, the “perfect” job for her—the one she applied for—had literally just been filled. Not to mention I’d been asked earlier that week by the head of operations to literally “stop everything else” and work on a different role than this one. I noted to the head of recruiting that I’d lose momentum everywhere else but “disagreed and committed” to do what I was asked, knowing people like Christina would get left out. Looking back, there were so many reasons that it actually made more business sense and, in terms of personal JOB PRESERVATION for me, made so much more sense to send off some half-hearted “sorry the team made changes and I dont know what to tell you” note and move on. But I couldn’t. Something about Christina kept calling to me. - Her experiences, though from a non-standard path, seemed to actually solve a huge portion of what I could see the team at Angel Studios was about to critically need, given the restructuring that was happening in that department. - I sensed from her that she could lead, from a place of humble strength, and would personally and passionately strive to bring deep care, connection & excellence to her work and all she worked with. - We would be hard pressed to find anyone else who exemplifies Angel’s mission of “Amplify Light”. And, while she tried to sound brave on the phone, 15 years of doing this, I knew and could *feel* she was probably trying to hold her life together with the thinnest of threads. Trusting that “thing” weighing on my heart telling me not to lose Christina, I pressed, carefully and politically, but persistently for her to be considered. I ensured several people in the department heard her name and saw her background, sharing my insights of how her background didn’t *seem* to be right but was actually perfect. She was referred by Ben Anderson 💭 and I ensured Ben knew the situation and encouraged her to connect to as many people at Angel as she could. I didn’t know how much I’d be able to help, but I felt called to keep building as many bridges for Christina as I could. I met Christina on August 24, 2023. I happily extended her offer on September 22, one of the last things I did at Angel before my contract ended. And I’m so grateful for how it’s turning out. This. This is why I still recruit.

“One of the key elements of human behavior is, humans have a greater fear of loss than enjoyment of success. All the academic studies will show you that the fear of loss of capital is far greater than the enjoyment of gains.” - Larry Fink - #fundamentalanalysis #investingrowth #fundamentalinvestor #investinthefuture #amzn #dividend #dividends #dividendincome #dividendinvesting #dividendgrowthstocks #dividendyield #dividendstocks #dividendinvesting #investingeducation #stockstowatch #apple #tsla #msft#elon #stockmarketnews #googl #starbucks #nyse #nasdaq #valueinvesting #growthstocks #intelligentinvesting #dividendgrowthinvesting #warrenbuffett

We've been putting the finishing touches on something big for rule5 and for GTM, and the reactions from early adopters has been phenomenal. You know us and love us for all of those deep insights about your customers and buyers. The next phase is to turn all of that insight into real-time #signals that are relevant, specific to you, and actionable. Signals include M&A, leadership changes, earnings releases, new growth strategies and initiatives, new product announcements, awards and recognitions, and more. Anything that signals major changes can mean an opportunity to engage, or a bigger opportunity - or risk - for your business. Let's take M&A. We all saw the news that Home Depot is buying SRS Distribution. But did you also see that Optum is buying Steward's Physician Group, Cadence bought BETA CAE, and Prosperity Bancshares bought Lone Star Bancshares? If you work with any of those companies that's an insight you want to get immediately. And M&A is not a one time event. There's the initial announcement followed by shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals (see Figma/Adobe/EU), and the final close. Case in point: Old National Bank completed its merger with CapStar just yesterday. If you work with them, you might want to send them some champagne! If you've gotten this far into the post, you're the kind of person we want to be among the first to try this, so here's the link. https://lnkd.in/gKKehatr DM me with questions and thoughts.

💭"We do have a lot of targets and are talking to quite a few. But we'll be selective and seeing where this fits in. We have a strategic plan for acquisitions, whether it's a geographic reach, it's a team that we want to add to our team or whether it's vendors." Dale Foster, CEO of Climb Global Solutions, features in CRN UK's latest article where they speak to four of the major channel distributors to find out what they’re on the hunt for in an M&A deal. Check out the full article here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UtFfz2 Climb Channel Solutions UK Climb Channel Solutions NA #ClimbWithUs #ClimbChannelSolutions #climbglobalsolutions #itchannel

What's the secret behind raising $100,000,000 in the tech industry?   Ever wondered what goes into raising a staggering $100,000,000 in the technology industry?  Chris Condon shares some insights: the secret lies in executing large contracts and having a solid customer base. Prior deals include an $888,000,000 software licensing agreement with #Capstone and a $1,200,000,000 contract with #Knightsbridge.    But it's not just about the money. It's about eliminating risk. For our team, the technology risk is out. The platform's built. The customer risk is out because now we have customers signed onboard. And then you take a look at execution and we have some of the world's best technologies, some of the best execution professionals on the team like Lanny Cohen, Sean Burke, David B Smith Wicked Problem Solver.   We are in discussions with Jason Capitol, who is also an investor. He was the former COO of EMC when they merged with Dell for $68,000,000,000, the largest merger in technology history. He's had 5 straight exits. So, if you're looking for a masterclass in tech funding, these guys seem to have the formula. #ett

Check out Nasdaq CEO and Chair, Adena Friedman’s latest article on Nasdaq’s European offices and the Technology of the Future Conference. https://lnkd.in/gm2St58w #OneNasdaq #Innovation #CapitalMarkets

Has dealmaking in EMEA finally turned a corner? 📈 While blockbuster deals are making a comeback, interest rates are easing, and PE buyouts are on the rise, the M&A landscape is still sending mixed signals. In H1, deal value surged YoY and QoQ—thanks to TMT, EMU, and I&C—but transaction volumes remain sluggish. So, what’s next for dealmaking across EMEA? 📊 Deal Drivers: EMEA HY 2024 takes a deep dive into M&A activity across 7 sectors: ☞ Consumer ☞ Energy, Mining & Utilities ☞ Financial Services ☞Industrials & Chemicals ☞ Pharma, Medical & Biotech ☞ Real Estate ☞ Telecoms, Media & Technology Find out who’s leading the charge in H1 with rankings of the top financial, legal, PR, and PE advisors, alongside the biggest deals and top bidders. 🔍 Ready for the insights? Download the report now! 💡 https://lnkd.in/deQ77pJm

#Granolas AND #magnificentseven In the past 12 months, the group has accounted for 50% of gains on the Stock Europe 600 index, which hit a new high this week, and for about half of all mergers over the past 5 years. (US’s Magnificent Seven - a group of technology stocks comprising Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Tesla, Meta and Nvidia) #chartoftheday Financial Times Bloomberg Chart: https://lnkd.in/ey2BnurA #USJobs #JobMarket #Unemployment #Economy #LinkedIn #finance #investing #bloomberg #fed #lse #lbs

Not long to go now! The calendar is filling up quickly and very excited to be meeting everyone next week. If you would like to have a confidential conversation around your teams hiring plans for the rest of the year, or an update on the market, please drop me a message to set up a meeting! #SuperReturn #Conference #PrivateEquity #PrivateCredit #US #EMEA #Investments #PrivateMarkets

Mergers and acquisitions, unseasonable weather patterns caused by climate change, and surprise appointments and resignations dominated the headlines in a year in which clear blue water separated the high street's winners and losers. Subscribe to Drapers to read more. #subscriberonly #yearinreview #retailnews #fashionretail