cofounders, values, and hiring
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CofoundersValues
Recruiting
November 16, 2011
Extending Human Life
4 Founders
1 CustomerBelgium
1999
4 Founders
50 people
180 CustomersBelgium, France, Italy, Switzerland,
UAE
2011
Founders
Founders
1 CEO
gets
the final decision
Founders
If the CEO choice is not crystal clear, then you start looking for
one.
CEO?
Founders
In a few years, there will probably be a huge gap
between what you thought you were good at, and what
you’re really good at.
Values
Competence
Our Values
HumilityLinked People
Burning Platform
Values are used for
Our Values
RecruitmentReviews
M&AInside jokes ...
Recruiting
Recruiting
Method?
Sourcing
Tell everyone
Sourcing
50% are lame
47% are like the above
3% will be a true partner
Recruitment Companies?
Sourcing
Explain Mission, Vision, ValuesShow Demos, Customers visitsNegociate prices (always)
Make Continuous improvements
Recruit the recruiter
Recruiter
Recruiting
ROUNDS
1/ Is there a fit ?
Expertise + Team2/
God is in the details
The devil
3/
Always
take your time (*)
(*) remember you’re building the future of your company
Fake
Catch
Tell everyone