In the second episode, I’m joined by Zbyněk Novotný, Talent Acquisition Lead at BetterStack and formerly at Productboard. We dive into how startups can hire great people, when it’s time to bring in a hiring expert, and tips to stand out in a competitive job market. Zbyněk also shares how AI is changing hiring, how stakeholders can help during interviews, and what founders should do to stay attractive to top candidates. I hope you enjoy this episode—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss future stories and insights. Let’s dive in!

Chapters:

00:00 Episode Intro

00:40 Talent Acquisition Lead role explanation

08:27 When to hire a Talent Acquisition person

10:44 Internal person, hiring agency, or both?

12:26 Difference in working for a company with and without market-fit

16:51 Characteristics of a great hire

21:23 Hiring process in Better Stack

30:12 How to get the prospect on the call easier

34:35 What about offering company benefits?

36:46 How to close a candidate

41:49 No toxic geniuses

48:09 How to shine on the hiring call as a candidate

52:08 Cooperation with stakeholders

57:06 What do you enjoy the most about your role