Hire Fast, Fire Fast? Building Your Executive Team To Scale | TFJ 42

Hire Fast, Fire Fast? Building Your Executive Team To Scale | TFJ 42

Author: Greg Moran March 17, 2024 Duration: 47:48

🚀 In this episode of The Founder's Journey Podcast, Greg and Peter talk with Michael Wright, the founder of Taligence, about both the art and the science of executive hiring for high-growth startups. From Michael's own journey of resilience and innovation to practical advice on building high-quality executive teams, this episode is packed with insights for startup founders and leaders. 

Timestamps: 

00:15.23 - Introduction to Michael Wright 

01:12.503 - Scaling Teams 

03:13.559 - Founding Taligence
 
18:03.575 - Hiring Mistakes to Avoid

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Greg Moran hosts The Founder's Journey Podcast, a space dedicated to the real and often untold narratives behind new ventures. This isn't just about celebrating successes; it's about the entire path founders and creators walk, with all its unexpected turns and personal challenges. You'll hear conversations that go beyond business plans, delving into the cultural shifts, societal pressures, and intimate journal-like reflections that shape a creator's life. Each episode is built on genuine conversation, pulling out actionable tips you can apply to your own work, alongside practical advice grounded in real experience. The goal is to leave you with more than just inspiration-it's about providing a relatable look at the resilience required to build something from nothing. Tune in for a podcast that connects the personal with the professional, offering a honest look at the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship through the voices of those living it every day.
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