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Module 05:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the skillset that the team needs
Define values & culture for the team
Define compensation & equity rewards for the team
KEY CONCEPTS
KEY CONCEPTS
What's the current set of a team's capability that will make your product's uniqueness endure?
What skills do you still need to hire? This includes competencies, educational background, and professional experience.
How do you plan to attract top talent?
What are the shared values in your team?
How will you communicate, interact, and socially bond with your team?
What's the equity split of your team?
READING AND RESOURCES
READING AND RESOURCES
"How to Build a Great Startup Team" by Paul Graham. This article provides advice on how to recruit and build a strong team for your startup. Graham emphasizes the importance of finding people who are passionate about your mission and who are willing to work hard. https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/05/a-blueprint-for-building-a-great-startup-founding-team/?guccounter=1
The Hard Thing About Hiring". This article discusses the challenges of hiring for a startup. Horowitz argues that it is important to be very selective when hiring, and that you should only hire people who are passionate about your mission. https://a16z.com/2023/06/14/the-hard-things-about-scaling-executive-hiring/
How to Attract Top Talent to Your Startup" by Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/08/23/13-ways-smaller-startups-can-attract-and-retain-the-best-stem-talent/?sh=151962a93f90
10 Ways To Attract Young Talent To Your Company https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2021/08/30/10-ways-to-attract-young-talent-to-your-company/?sh=2229bf885efa
RECORDED SEMINARS
RECORDED SEMINARS
Module 05 - 1 - The Building Blocks of a Startup - Finding the Right Team
Module 05 - 1 - The Building Blocks of a Startup - Finding the Right Team
Module 05 - 1 - The Building Blocks of a Startup - Finding the Right Team.mp4Module 05 - 2 - Finding Co-Founders - Strategies for Success
Module 05 - 2 - Finding Co-Founders - Strategies for Success
Module 05 - 2 - Finding Co-Founders - Strategies for Success.mp4Module 05 - 3 - Equity Split in Co-founding Teams
Module 05 - 3 - Equity Split in Co-founding Teams
Module 05 - 3 - Equity Split in Co-founding Teams.mp4Module 05 - 4 - The Importance of Startup Advisors
Module 05 - 4 - The Importance of Startup Advisors
Module 05 - 4 - The Importance of Startup Advisors.mp4Module 05 - 5 - Advisor Equity Amount - Finding the Right Balance
Module 05 - 5 - Advisor Equity Amount - Finding the Right Balance
Module 05 - 5 - Advisor Equity Amount - Finding the Right Balance.mp4Module 05 - 6 - Understanding Advisory Shares - RSA and Stock Options
Module 05 - 6 - Understanding Advisory Shares - RSA and Stock Options
Module 05 - 6 - Understanding Advisory Shares - RSA and Stock Options.mp4Module 05 - 7 - Finding Advisors
Module 05 - 7 - Finding Advisors
Module 05 - 7 - Finding Advisors.mp4Module 05 - 8 - Building Strong Advisory Relationships
Module 05 - 8 - Building Strong Advisory Relationships
Module 05 - 8 - Building Strong Advisory Relationships.mp4Module 05 - 9 - Examples from Pitch Decks
Module 05 - 9 - Examples from Pitch Decks
Module 05 - 9 - Examples from Pitch Decks.mp4Module 05 - 0 - Office Hours with Shori Hijikata of Xendit.mp4ONLINE DISCUSSION
ONLINE DISCUSSION
What challenges have you / or expect to encounter when hiring top talent?
Provide your response in the Module 05: Team Slack channel.
WATERCOOLER CHANNEL DISCUSSION
WATERCOOLER CHANNEL DISCUSSION
Post:
A book or article you’ve recently read that has influenced your thinking about assessing the market
A tool, framework, or website that has been a useful resource to your work.
Links to a news story with an entrepreneurs/startup theme, and your thoughts about it.
Questions your classmates might be able to help with.
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