In this episode, we are delighted to have Lesley Lightfoot and Jeremy Wurm join us from Brooker Consulting discussing the challenges of building the right teams in the early stages of technology transfer and new ventures. We look at their philosophies and approaches on how to engage candidates for the dynamic roles associated with startups. We discuss the 'Founder's Dilemma' around building teams and the catalytic role that strong HR Due Diligence processes can have in getting the right people at the right time. We also discuss the 'shopping list job description' and how seeking aspirational 'unicorn' candidates often leads to pragmatic 'zebra' hiring outcomes! We conclude, perhaps unsurprisingly, on the importance of culture.