230: How to Build a Talent Pipeline with Matt Verlaque

Matt Verlaque, COO of SaaS Academy, is driven by his passion for service and helping entrepreneurs succeed. "Build a Talent Pipeline" is central to Matt’s approach as he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals.

 

We explore his journey from fireman to software entrepreneur and now COO, where he aids 5,000 B2B SaaS founders in achieving their goals. He shares his Talent Pipeline Process, treating talent acquisition like a sales process. His framework includes generating demand to attract top talent, using a one-minute video filter to assess candidates, conducting quick screening interviews and assessments, and assigning a paid test project to evaluate practical skills.

 

He also introduces his upcoming book, "Software as a Science," which reveals growth strategies for SaaS companies and provides actionable frameworks to overcome revenue plateaus. The book shares SaaS Academy's proven playbooks, helping founders solve their growth challenges with a scientific approach.

 

(0:40) Matt’s personal Why

(2:43) The Talent Pipeline Process

(9:26) Attracting A-Players

(21:35) Software as a Science by Matt Verlaque

(28:48) Find out more about Matt

 

Links and Resources

• Matt’s LinkedIn
• Matt Verlaque 
• SaaS Academy 
• Management Blueprint Podcast on Youtube https://bit.ly/MBPodcastPlaylistYT 
• Steve Preda’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08XPTF4ST/allbooks 
• Explore Steve Preda Business Growth tech https://stevepreda.com/business-growth-tech/
• Follow video shorts of current and past episodes on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stevepreda-com/