hiring practices that attract investors [webcast]
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SC MoattiManaging DirectorThe Angels’ Forum
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SC Moatti is the managing director of The Angels’ Forum, an early-stage hybrid venture fund, and founder of Products That Count, a community of 12,000+ product managers and innovators that produces a popular speaker series on product design.
A mobile veteran from Silicon Valley and a pioneer in the areas of mobile, innovation and leadership, Moatti served as an executive at companies like Facebook, Trulia and Nokia, launching and monetizing award-winning mobile products that are now used by billions of people.
Moatti is also the author of the best-selling book Mobilized: An Insider’s Guide to the Business and Future of Connected Technology.
Today’s session will cover:
① The Trends: SMB Growth & Investment Data
② Investor Evaluation Checklist
③ Talent Is a Priority: Makeup, Structure, & Culture • Top Management Characteristics • Diversity & Culture Play a Role• Most Common Mistakes And Pitfalls
④ Top Hiring Areas to Focus On
⑤ Best Hiring Sources for Top Talent
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Competition For Funding Is Fierce
550,000New owners
emerge monthly
2015
44%Investment Increase vs.
2014
VCs
$128.5BIn 2015
2016
Promise for
SMBs
Sources: Forbes, Kauffman Foundation
The State Of Emerging & Growing SMBs
7 of 10 New
employers survive
Investor Evaluation ChecklistWhat Investors Ask And Look For
When Evaluating A Business
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Investor Evaluation Checklist
1 Overview10 second summary of
What you doFor whomSo they can do what Where
3 DemoShowcase what will be sold
Live demoVideo mockupIllustrative mockup
4 MarketUnderstand market landscape
What’s the problemWhy does it existHow big is the opportunity
5 SolutionKnow your value proposition
What is your solutionHow can you solve it faster, cheaper, smarter
6 Business ModelSpecify how you make money
What are you sellingWhat’s the pricing modelWhere can it be purchased
2 TeamProof that team is qualified
Work historyNetwork & reputationSkillsCulture
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Investor Evaluation Checklist (cont.)
7 CustomersUnderstand the user base
Who are you targetingHow will you reach themWhat is the messaging
9 Financial OverviewHow much money is expected
Expected revenueExpenses3-year forecast
10 FundingHow much is needed
How much is the askWhere will the funds goDetail team growth & investment strategy
11 MilestonesDetailed milestones for success
What is the future visionWhat are the milestones over 3 years time
12 Legal StatusCompany legal stance
Where are you incorporated
Are there plans to relocate some or all of your team
8 CompetitionWho are you up against
List major competitorsUnderstand competitive advantages
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Top SMB Pitfalls
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Underestimating time needed for fundraising
Poor presentation & interpersonal skills
Insufficient detail about the business’s future plans, cash flow & use of funds
Poor reputation & representation of leadership team
Poor team structure & growth planning
Talent Should Be a PriorityInvestors look for a strong management
team, workforce & culture
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Strong Talent Results In SuccessThe Impact Of Talent
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TALENT Is the #1 area
of focus
3XLikely to grow
into large businesses
4XLikely to create
more jobs
4XLikely to
exceed profit goals
5XLikely to
exceed sales goals
Out perform competitors
22%In YoY profit
growth
Can increase company value
by
$1-2M
Sources: Gallup, Berkus Technology Ventures,
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Evaluating Management & Leadership Teams
The 1st Step In The Talent Evaluation Process:
Business ImpactImportance Of Culture
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Employees are
12%more
productive
14:1Businesses out
perform the S&P Index
2.5xMore revenue
growth
34%Less turnover
63%Better
performance from female
founder
Founding teams under 25
perform
30%above average
Sources: Forbes, Columbia University, First Round,
Measure Your CultureHow You & Investors Can
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Employee confidence in management
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Employee retention & knowledge transfer
Adaptability to change
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Glassdoor Adaptability questionnaire NPS & Turnover Rates
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Ease of hiring
Conversion Rates
Recognition
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Simple Assessment Employee Voice Survey
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Employee Diversity
Measure Your CultureHow You And Investors Can
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Top SMB Pitfalls
1 Mismatch between job and hire Take the time to create a hiring plan and to detail the roles you’re looking to fill
2Lack of work / life culture29% of American employees resign due to work overload and lack of healthy work-life balance (Cornerstone)
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Below market compensation packages66% of employees whose offices provide free snacks or beverages report being extremely or very happy with their current job (PeaPod)
Feeling undervalued75% of employees receiving at least monthly recognition (even if informal) are satisfied with their job (BambooHR)
Stunted growth + lack of coaching, guidance, and leadership51% of employees report they receive “no input” or “input only once in a while” from superiors on how to perform better in their roles (Mercer)
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Key Take-Aways
1 Competition for funding is more competitive than beforeKnow your business inside and out.
2Prioritize hiring top talent and building a strong culturePrioritize building a high-performing and respected team. Don’t overlook the importance of culture.
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Measure your culture and continue to keep employees engaged Employee voice surveys can reveal key findings and allow you to implement solutions.
Build a hiring strategyDetail a strategy in advance for headcount and where to hire for the year. Align your management and hiring teams on the type of candidates you are looking for.
Use a mix of hiring toolsIn addition to traditional job postings, activate modern recruiting tools (social professional networks, employer branding, referrals) to generate more awareness.
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SC MoattiManaging DirectorThe Angels’ Forum
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