Building the Perfect Team: Finding 100xers for Your Startup
Founders, are you curious about how to spot a "100xer" – those rare individuals who can elevate your startup to new heights? In our recent webinar, "Founder's Journey: Building the Perfect Team," our panelists unlocked the art of identifying and nurturing these exceptional talents.
Key takeaways:
Understand Your Company's Stage:
Nolan Church emphasized the importance of aligning talent with your startup's stage. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, knowing when to hire generalists versus specialists is crucial. This was key to building companies like DoorDash, which built a team with an unwavering determination to excel.
Embracing Diversity, Including Ex-Military Talent:
Veronique St.Germain highlighted the value of ex-military talent in startup environments. These individuals bring discipline, leadership, and a strong work ethic to the table, who can inject a sense of focus and resilience into your team.
Prioritizing Soft Skills Over Pedigree:
Nolan challenged the idea of favoring pedigree over soft skills. Instead, he emphasized finding candidates with a chip on their shoulder and something to prove. Individuals with a relentless attitude and desire to win are crucial in demanding startup environments.
Aligning Core Values:
Thach Nguyen stressed the importance of homogeneity within the core values of your team. While diversity of skills is valuable, a shared commitment to values like performance and accountability is essential for team cohesion and success.
Ready to level up your startup's hiring game? Watch the full discussion from our webinar and start building the perfect team for your startup's success!
About our panelists:
Nolan Church - Co-Founder & CEO @ Continuum and Faircomp
Former Chief People Officer at Carta and Head of Talent at DoorDash while the business grew from 400 -> 3,000 employees. Nolan is an experienced operator who’s built world-class teams and multi-billion dollar companies.
Veronique St.Germain - Head of Talent @ 8VC
Veronique, former Head of Talent at Terminal, has over a decade of experience in recruiting for technology companies. She's helped 45+ startups build their teams and roll out talent acquisition strategies. Now leading the talent and recruiting team at 8VC (Hims, Flexport, Asana, etc), Veronique is deeply passionate about supporting startups in reaching their goals.
Thach Nguyen - Managing Partner at Plenty Search
Thach Nguyen, Founder of Plenty Search, specializes in executive talent for fast-growth, venture-backed startups. With a background in scaling companies like Sword Health and Airbnb, he's a proven expert in building teams and HR programs from the ground up. Thach's passion for exceptional talent and social impact led him to be recognized by President Obama for his nonprofit work.
