Join Gavin Fleming, founder of The Tec Rec, as he shares his journey in crypto recruiting. Gavin talks about his move from Glasgow and London to the Cayman Islands, and how he started his company to help crypto startups find the right people. He explains his early steps, his lessons learned, and how his work has grown over time.Gavin also breaks down his simple hiring process and why team culture matters so much. He explains how many crypto companies now use token-based pay along with cash, and why the Cayman Islands is a great place to work and live. He shares tips on what makes a good candidate and how to build strong teams in a fast-changing market.If you are curious about crypto or work in HR, this video gives you clear and easy tips on recruiting in the crypto world. Watch to learn about a step-by-step hiring process, how to create a positive team culture, and why good talent is key for success. Like, comment, and subscribe for more simple advice from experts like Gavin!

Time Stamps:00:40 - How did Gavin come to specialize in recruiting in the Cayman Islands?02:33 - What does your typical day look like, and what is The Tec Rec focusing on right now?04:25 - How do you begin searching for the right candidate and designing an attractive compensation package?08:15 - Could you explain what your screening process entails?09:19 - What challenges have you observed on those platforms?12:10 - What trends are you noticing in how packages are structured, especially regarding token allocations?15:04 - At the junior level, do you encounter similar challenges with candidates who lack experience as they try to break into the industry?19:53 – What key factors do you look for when helping someone get their foot in the door for a job?23:30 – What are some red flags you watch out for when screening candidates?28:26 – What’s the typical interview process like? Is it mostly with key decision-makers, direct support teams, and practical assessments? How do you define a successful hiring process, especially when there’s some variation?34:48– Could you walk us through your overall hiring process?40:27 – You’ve placed many people, and we’re seeing more candidates coming to Cayman in person. How challenging is this process, and what should people consider when planning to move to the island?47:19 – You mentioned your team provides strategic HR advice, especially when it comes to structuring organizations. Given the decentralized and flat structures, what areas do you focus on the most? What are some challenges you’re currently seeing?54:25– What are you most excited about at the moment?55:57 – What concerns or challenges do you foresee in the next few years?CONNECT WITH US:Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoxrboKFXm7rwn45ymnd_zQApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-decentralized-podcast/id1750127635Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yzKwTaHQRysUVVttVuwfzLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thedecentralizedpodcastPetri’s Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petri-basson/Petri’s Twitter: https://x.com/P3B_CONNECT WITH OUR PARTNER COMPANIES:LemmaWebsite: https://www.lemma.solutions/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lemma-daoTwitter: https://x.com/Lemma_SolutionsHash DirectorsWebsite: https://hashdirectors.com/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hash-directorshipsTwitter: https://x.com/Hash_DirectorsProvenanceWebsite: https://provenancecompliance.com/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/provenancecompliance/CONNECT WITH OUR PODCAST GUEST:The Tec RecLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tec-rec-global-executive-search/posts/?feedView=allWebsite: https://thetecrec.com/Gavin FlemingLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caymanrecruitingweb3daosblockchaincryptocurrencyai/

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