Krishna Rangasayee, founder of SiMa.ai, shares his hard-won insights on building a stellar startup team. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and hire candidates that will drive your company's success. More on our blog from Wing partner Jake Flomenberg ⬇️
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One of the hardest and must important task for a founder is to build his core team. There should be a larger incentive than money for your first 5 hires. Your founding team members. These are the people that's gonna help you realise your dreams because their dreams align with yours. Be patient while hiring your core team. Culture makes or breaks a startup. Especially in early stages.
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Shocking fact: 90% of startup failures stem from TEAM! RevLab can help you hire the right people from the get-go. Click on the link in the bio to schedule a free consultation to discuss your hiring needs!
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Over the past few weeks, I have been asked to revamp the small carousels of bite-size information to share the knowledge gained and allow people to share their experiences to help other startups succeed. I am often asked how do you create culture. 🤔 It's simple, it starts from the top and it starts with transparency, honesty and integrity. As your business grows, it becomes about how effective your hiring strategy is and your understanding of it. Here are a few points to consider
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In my recent interview with Push Operations CEO, Tina Lum, we discussed some of the biggest challenges they initially faced as a startup. To learn how they overcame those challenges and saw exponential growth, or to access the full interview, click here: https://lnkd.in/dvCnNNie #pushoperations #scalingup #betterstrategy
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It was a pleasure to interview my Osage University Partners (OUP) team members Manny Stockman and Anurag Agarwal for their thoughts on staffing academic spinouts. My favorite quote from the interview from Manny - "I think we will find in the next decade that there will be passion-driven entrepreneurs who want to work for something that matters. University spinouts should leverage this to attract great people and incentivize them to work there." Read my interview here: https://lnkd.in/e4b9hwU5
🔔 NEW BLOG POST 🔔 As a continuation of our "Ask a VC" blog series, Manny Stockman & Anurag Agarwal from Osage University Partners (OUP) answered some frequently asked questions regarding staffing your startup. 🎤 "The idea that technical and business expertise are distinct and separate is not true in my mind. You can find people who are business oriented and highly technical, and it is never too early to hire one person like that." -- Manny 🎤 "Spend a lot of time with the person before you commit. Perform reference checks. Talk to the other founders that have worked with them, people that have reported to them, and individuals they have reported to." -- Anurag Read the whole blog here: https://lnkd.in/eW7T4kV6
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. ❝𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪.❞ – Laszlo Bock This idea is incredibly daunting for most founders and hiring managers. We subconsciously fear hiring someone who could replace us. However, a small team needs impressive performers to make a significant impact. The next post in my four-part series will cover 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 as a crucial inflection point in startup growth.
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In the Blink:*Problem Hunting* by Brian Long, I learn that building a successful tech startup requires more than just a great idea. It begins with achieving product-market fit by identifying and solving real customer problems in a growing market. Establishing a strong company culture is essential, as it guides behavior and decision-making, keeping your team aligned and motivated. Effective recruitment processes are critical to assembling an exceptional team that drives the company's vision forward. Key marketing strategies that address customer problems and encourage engagement are fundamental for growth. Mastering sales and customer service is vital for sustaining growth and ensuring your startup thrives. Follow these steps to navigate the challenges of the startup world and achieve long-term success. That's it for this Blink; I hope you enjoyed it.🥰
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🔔 NEW BLOG POST 🔔 As a continuation of our "Ask a VC" blog series, Manny Stockman & Anurag Agarwal from Osage University Partners (OUP) answered some frequently asked questions regarding staffing your startup. 🎤 "The idea that technical and business expertise are distinct and separate is not true in my mind. You can find people who are business oriented and highly technical, and it is never too early to hire one person like that." -- Manny 🎤 "Spend a lot of time with the person before you commit. Perform reference checks. Talk to the other founders that have worked with them, people that have reported to them, and individuals they have reported to." -- Anurag Read the whole blog here: https://lnkd.in/eW7T4kV6
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We get a lot of questions from first-time company founders on staffing their startups. Two of Osage University Partners (OUP)'s investment partners, Manny Stockman and Anurag Agarwal, tackle this area in our latest "Ask a VC" blog post from Jaimie Testai.
🔔 NEW BLOG POST 🔔 As a continuation of our "Ask a VC" blog series, Manny Stockman & Anurag Agarwal from Osage University Partners (OUP) answered some frequently asked questions regarding staffing your startup. 🎤 "The idea that technical and business expertise are distinct and separate is not true in my mind. You can find people who are business oriented and highly technical, and it is never too early to hire one person like that." -- Manny 🎤 "Spend a lot of time with the person before you commit. Perform reference checks. Talk to the other founders that have worked with them, people that have reported to them, and individuals they have reported to." -- Anurag Read the whole blog here: https://lnkd.in/eW7T4kV6
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9 out of 10 founders grapple with the challenge of building a resilient team, an essential cornerstone for any thriving startup. Moreover crafting a thriving startup involves orchestrating a dynamic team environment. I've created these 44 tough questions to help diagnose team problems. These queries delve into the core of team dynamics, serving as a compass for founders seeking to fortify their team's resilience. Here's a thought for you: what's ONE question every entrepreneur should constantly ask themselves? Drop a comment! Want hi-rez pdf? Leave a comment below with "+" and I'll promptly send you a copy.
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