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The Pitfalls and Importance of Senior Hires: Beyond the Titles

In the corporate world, the recruitment of a senior executive is often seen as a significant milestone. It brings a sense of assurance and confidence to the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), creating the illusion of a robust and experienced leadership core. However, while senior hires can provide a sense of comfort, they can …

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Hiring a VP of Finance for Early-Stage Startups

Ken Stakis has been in Executive Search since 2014, specializing in finance and operations roles. He has comprehensive knowledge of the skills and traits needed for success in these crucial functions. From financial planning and analysis to supply chain management and operational optimization. He has successfully filled executive-level positions that have had a significant impact …

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Best Practices in Hiring for Early-Stage Companies

I was honored to partner with Dan Morris of the venture firm NFX to talk about best practices hiring for early-stage companies. As a long-time recruiter mainly focused on startup/technology companies, offering insights to founders on hiring for their scaling business is an exciting opportunity to share my own domain expertise necessary for their next …

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