Why is raising capital more celebrated than building a business that is actually profitable? It may be a smarter play to join an actual business rather than a "concept company".
A bootstrapped company should be more attractive to people but for some reason, it is not. Today we are out to prove that driving a good business does not require venture capital and You do not need VC money to attract and hire the right talent.
Today’s Quote:
"Bootstrapping is a way to do something about the problems you have without letting someone else give you permission to do them."
- Tom Preson-Werner, co-founder of Github
Guest Bio:
Meetul Shah CEO of DemandMatrix, Inc., is a tech entrepreneur, having successfully built 3 companies prior to starting Demand Matrix. His “entrepreneurial” vision and inspiration comes from his desire to create and bring products to the marketplace that can help solve problems he himself has faced in his career. The combination of his years as a successful entrepreneur combined with his tenure at Microsoft has given a strong shape to his business acumen and technical expertise.
Meetul has been featured in several major publications, like CIO, NYT, WSJ, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Venture Beat, and more.
If you were to ask him to introduce himself in less than 5 seconds, he’d probably just say he’s an idea machine, health freak, and wine lover! He is deeply passionate about Sales and Marketing Productivity given his time working for and selling to enterprise companies like Microsoft, DocuSign, Google, Cisco.
Show Highlights:
What is Bootstrapping?
Why Bootstrap your company?
Challenges faced while hiring
Rick’s Input:
Solutions (what you learned):
As an Entrepreneur, where to Start?
Structure your process to allow for successful hiring
Rick's Process:
Key Takeaways:
Brenan German: Can AI be the Solution to a Bad Interviewing Experience?
Sherry Benjamins: Build a Strategic Plan to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes
Nicole Washington: You Closed Your First Round of Funding, Now What?
Rocky Romanella: Define and Build Your Core Company Values
Kathy Dawson: Capitalizing on Current Employer Fails to Win Critical Hires
Scott Hamilton: Disruption will impact your business and it is coming faster than you think! Are you prepared?
Shawn Andrews: What Is Emotional Intelligence And How Is It Relevant To Hiring?
Darrell Gurney: Breaking Bad, Career And Hiring Habits!
Melinda Kim: Select Your Founding Team For Your Business Like You Would A Marriage. Only When Your Values Are In Aligned Will It Stop The Breakup!
Chris Dyer: How to Analyze and Hire For Your Company Culture
Matt Charney: “Me Too” Messaging Does Not Attract People to Join Your Company
Lori Torres - Diligence and Vetting are Critical in Building an Outstanding Company
Erin Wilson: The Power of Feedback in Your interview Process Stops Ghosting and Glass Door Fears
J.C. Ruffalo: Team Chemistry Either Attracts or Repels Investors, Customers and Top Talent
Hank Levine: Gamifying Your Entire Organization - Accounting Needs to Have Fun Too!
Dane Petchul: College Debt Is Hindering Your Ability To Hire the Strongest Talent!
Anita Kanti: Abolish the Resume!
Brenda Diederichs: Public Sector Versus Private Sector - What's the Sexier Career Option? Startups, Pay Attention!
Meredith Fish: Transforming Your Leaders Into Talent Magnets
Mark James: Preparing for Your Interview is the Key to Winning a Great Hire!
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