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Listen "195 - Qualities of high-performing founders: Polly Barnes (Operating Partner, Talent at EQT Ventures)"
Episode Synopsis
Polly Barnes, Operating Partner, Talent at EQT Ventures, joined us on The Modern People Leader.
We talked about the qualities of high-performing founders, the emerging founder profile, and why HR leaders need to have more focus than ever right now.
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(0:48) Good news stories
(7:23) Announcement: First ever live podcast event in Austin, Texas
(7:25) Polly’s career journey from marketing to VC
(13:53) Discussing EQT’s 20 unique indicators of high-performing founders
(16:04) The importance of resilience in founders
(19:00) Balancing resilience with self-reflection
(21:05) Leadership and decision-making in founders
(26:32) The evolving profile of tech founders with AI advancements
(29:59) The role of psychological support in founder success
(34:53) Operating systems and frameworks for startup success
(40:09) The importance of prioritization in HR leadership
(45:05) Challenges and future of DEI initiatives in startups
(49:18) Opportunities and advice for modern HR leaders in VC-backed startups
(52:01) Building personal brands and communities within HR
(54:19) Rapid fire questions
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We talked about the qualities of high-performing founders, the emerging founder profile, and why HR leaders need to have more focus than ever right now.
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Go get your tickets for MPL Live using our 50% off discount code, MPL-LIVE-50. Don't miss out—get your ticket now!
----
This episode was brought to you by Great Place To Work®. Download their latest research on Return-to-Office Mandates here.
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(0:48) Good news stories
(7:23) Announcement: First ever live podcast event in Austin, Texas
(7:25) Polly’s career journey from marketing to VC
(13:53) Discussing EQT’s 20 unique indicators of high-performing founders
(16:04) The importance of resilience in founders
(19:00) Balancing resilience with self-reflection
(21:05) Leadership and decision-making in founders
(26:32) The evolving profile of tech founders with AI advancements
(29:59) The role of psychological support in founder success
(34:53) Operating systems and frameworks for startup success
(40:09) The importance of prioritization in HR leadership
(45:05) Challenges and future of DEI initiatives in startups
(49:18) Opportunities and advice for modern HR leaders in VC-backed startups
(52:01) Building personal brands and communities within HR
(54:19) Rapid fire questions
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📬 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get episode recaps
💡 Follow The Modern People Leader on LinkedIn
😊 Follow Daniel Huerta on LinkedIn
😊 Follow Stephen Huerta on LinkedIn
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