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Episode Synopsis
#hiring #startup #pakkanimbu
Summary
In this episode, Abha Bhakoo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhabhakoo/), VP Talent at Lightspeed India, discusses how developers, architects, and engineering managers can determine if they are a good fit for early-stage startups. She explains the different types of companies and personas that recruiters work with, such as builders, scalers, and leaders. Abha highlights the qualities that early-stage startups look for in candidates, including hands-on experience, resourcefulness, and the ability to work with ambiguity. She also emphasizes the importance of cultural fit, business acumen, and decision-making ability. Abha provides insights into the compensation structure of early-stage startups, including the significance of ESOPs. Lastly, she advises professionals to network, be open about their needs, and assess their strengths and areas for growth before considering a move to an early-stage startup.
Keywords
early-stage startups, fitment, builders, scalers, leaders, hands-on experience, resourcefulness, cultural fit, business acumen, decision-making, compensation, ESOPs, networking, #softwareengineer
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:58 Qualities Founders Look for in Early-Stage Startup Candidates
12:01 Navigating Compensation and ESOPs in Early-Stage Startups
23:13 The Value of Honesty, Transparency, and Open Communication
27:00 Committing to the Long-Term: Understanding the Vision and Motivation
This episode is also available as podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
This episode's sponsor is 10xBluejay, Shift Left Incident Management Powered by AI. If you aren't using them, you are missing out!! It automatically handles the creation of alerts and adds a ton of intelligence to them going forward! Request a demo from them TODAY! Do check them out: http://10xbluejay.com/?utm_source=pakkanimbu&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=engineeringUnplugged&utm_content=educate!
Find Bhavin Doshi on other platforms:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkdonline/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PakkaNimbu
Telegram: https://t.me/pakkanimbu
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@pakkanimbu
Summary
In this episode, Abha Bhakoo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhabhakoo/), VP Talent at Lightspeed India, discusses how developers, architects, and engineering managers can determine if they are a good fit for early-stage startups. She explains the different types of companies and personas that recruiters work with, such as builders, scalers, and leaders. Abha highlights the qualities that early-stage startups look for in candidates, including hands-on experience, resourcefulness, and the ability to work with ambiguity. She also emphasizes the importance of cultural fit, business acumen, and decision-making ability. Abha provides insights into the compensation structure of early-stage startups, including the significance of ESOPs. Lastly, she advises professionals to network, be open about their needs, and assess their strengths and areas for growth before considering a move to an early-stage startup.
Keywords
early-stage startups, fitment, builders, scalers, leaders, hands-on experience, resourcefulness, cultural fit, business acumen, decision-making, compensation, ESOPs, networking, #softwareengineer
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:58 Qualities Founders Look for in Early-Stage Startup Candidates
12:01 Navigating Compensation and ESOPs in Early-Stage Startups
23:13 The Value of Honesty, Transparency, and Open Communication
27:00 Committing to the Long-Term: Understanding the Vision and Motivation
This episode is also available as podcast on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
This episode's sponsor is 10xBluejay, Shift Left Incident Management Powered by AI. If you aren't using them, you are missing out!! It automatically handles the creation of alerts and adds a ton of intelligence to them going forward! Request a demo from them TODAY! Do check them out: http://10xbluejay.com/?utm_source=pakkanimbu&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=engineeringUnplugged&utm_content=educate!
Find Bhavin Doshi on other platforms:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkdonline/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PakkaNimbu
Telegram: https://t.me/pakkanimbu
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@pakkanimbu
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