Hiring / Culture
We all know a company is only as good as its team, which is why the hiring process is so critical as you build out your venture. And anyone who has made a bad hire along...
As they say in sales: "Time kills all deals." But the statement applies to recruiting, too. Here's a dreadful scenario you'll find familiar. You and your team spend countless hours..
I don’t usually talk much about negotiating but think it’s something that is worth mentioning because a lot of people struggle with it.....with that, in no order...thoughts on...
Gartner made headlines recently when it predicted big data would create 4.4 million jobs by 2015. The analyst firm opined that there’s not enough hired talent to...
As we kick off 2013, I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of Boston startup ecosystem with all of the amazing people, resources and great community it boasts...
For many new companies, the first few months – and sometimes years – are just focused on getting things off the ground. Creating a solid business model, securing funding...
You are starting a new software company and you need to put together a business plan. Part of that plan is a budget, and most of the near-term expenses in that budget are...
I can’t say how often I have been called the first time an entrepreneur has to fire someone. BTW, I get that call from seasoned execs as well. Nobody likes to do it and...
As anyone who has started a company will tell you,
the people you hire into your company are *critical* to the long-term
success of the business. The employees set the tone and vibe...
Everyone knows that it's difficult to attract top talent, especially if your company is relatively new and unknown. Here are some strategic ways to help you build buzz around...
So you really want to know what it’s like inside one of the best technology incubator spaces in the country? Well, allow me to introduce the one, the only, One Cambridge...
You’re an entrepreneur with a great startup venture idea. You could go it alone, or you could find a co-founder. Why is the latter a good idea? Well, first and foremost, studies...
It’s fun to work for a tech company. Actually – it’s really, really fun to work for a tech company: people work hard, play hard, and have a strong sense of camaraderie...
In my last post, I wrote about how important it is for founders to take a proactive and decisive approach to crafting their ownership models – to the extent of being...
You know the scenario: You have a mission-critical position open at your company, and the right candidate has been impossible to find. You might be looking for the...
You're a first-time entrepreneur. You have an idea that will change the world and you have been fortunate to find an investor to fund it. Now you're faced with your...
Recently our CEO Brian Halligan said during an employee gathering that there are only two jobs worth having at a company – either building the product or selling it. The blunt..
The idea is working… you have great investors, you have hired exceptional people, your core product is built, your customers are happy and they want to know what is coming...
One of many famous credos of the late, great Coach John Wooden. Everybody talks about moving at web speed. As it applies to making decisions about All Things People...
I’ve noticed a growing amount of advice for business entrepreneurs on how to find a technical co-founder. The advice seems to be “don’t delay if you can’t find one; learn to code.” It’s really...
I’ve been getting this question often: “What positions do you fill first when building early stage marketing teams?” Well. Here’s the deal. I’ve been fortunate enough to work at several...
Checking references is a normal part of the hiring process. Although they are meaningful, it is unlikely that a candidate is going to give you a set of references that don’t speak...
One of the most clichéd interview questions is “what are your strengths and weaknesses.” Most of us have heard it so many times that we’ve prepared for it extensively. Often we...
As a tech startup, you'll need all the help you can get to attract software engineers and web development talent. You need to somehow differentiate yourself from all the other companies...
You know when you meet someone and at first you don’t really hit it off so well…you don’t seem to have much in common? And then, all of a sudden, you hit on a topic...
It’s been fun to watch the growth of Boston’s early stage tech community over the past few years. Companies that once had trouble finding the resources to help them succeed are now finding...