Send us a textRedefining Tech Recruiting: Insights from Mavic Ventures Founder Darren KoontzIn this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes welcomes Darren Koontz, the founder and CEO of Mavic Ventures. Darren discusses his journey from playing football at Boise State University to establishing Mavic Ventures in 2018, a company focused on providing flexible recruiting solutions for startups. Darren explains the unique on-call model Mavic offers, allowing startups to use recruiters on a flexible, hourly basis. He also touches on the challenges faced by recruiting agencies in today's market, emphasizing the importance of maintaining quality relationships and adapting to the evolving industry landscape. Darren shares his innovative approaches to candidate outreach, including the use of benchmarking and personalized messaging to cut through the noise in candidates' inboxes. He also delves into the mental and emotional aspects of the recruiting business, highlighting the importance of resilience and adaptability for recruiters in a challenging market.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:29 Darren Koontz's Background and Career01:07 Favorite Film and Concert02:01 Introduction to Mavic Ventures03:13 Mavic's On-Call Model and Market Fit06:44 Challenges and Opportunities in Recruiting10:17 Effective Candidate Outreach Strategies20:45 Crafting Effective Outreach Messages22:19 Building Relationships with Candidates24:33 Understanding Company Culture28:31 Challenges in Leadership and Recruitment35:24 Leveraging Technology in Recruitment38:59 Future Opportunities and Market Outlook41:34 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Marcus https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusedwardes/

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