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How to Build a Leadership Team That Lasts Through Economic Shifts
How to Build a Leadership Team That Lasts Through Economic Shifts Economic forecasts are a moving target. One quarter, the market is...
Andy Roads
Oct 233 min read
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The Rise of Fractional Executives: What It Means for Hiring
As a founder of a scaling startup, you’re constantly making strategic decisions about how to allocate capital. One of the most...
Andy Roads
Oct 163 min read
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Why Middle Management is the Most Overlooked Leadership Layer
As a founder, your focus is naturally on your executive team. They set the vision and the high-level strategy. But who translates that...
Andy Roads
Oct 132 min read
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How Remote Work is Changing the Executive Talent Market
The world of work has fundamentally shifted. For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, the rise of remote work has blown the doors...
Andy Roads
Oct 33 min read
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The Future of Executive Recruiting: AI, Data, and Human Insight
In the age of AI and big data, the landscape of executive recruiting is shifting beneath our feet. For founders and CEOs of Series A to C...
Andy Roads
Oct 12 min read
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How to Spot Red Flags in Executive Interviews (and Your Recruiting Process)
As a founder or CEO of a scaling startup, you know the immense pressure of building a world-class leadership team. Every executive hire...
Andy Roads
Sep 303 min read
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The Role of Culture Fit in Executive Hiring
Why Culture Fit Matters for Startups Hiring an executive is one of the most critical decisions a founder or CEO can make. The wrong hire...
Andy Roads
Sep 252 min read
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How to Retain Top Talent Beyond the First 12 Months
The Hidden Cost of Executive Turnover For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, hiring top executives is just the first step. The...
Andy Roads
Sep 232 min read
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Why 30% of Executives Fail in the First Year and How to Prevent It
The High Cost of a Bad Executive Hire For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, hiring executives is one of the most critical...
Andy Roads
Sep 182 min read
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7 Hiring Mistakes Companies Make When Filling Executive Roles
The High Cost of a Bad Executive Hire For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, hiring executives is one of the most critical...
Andy Roads
Sep 162 min read
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What Makes a Great C-Suite Candidate? Traits We Look For in Top Leaders
The Cost of Hiring the Wrong Executive For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, every C-suite hire is a big decision. The wrong...
Andy Roads
Sep 112 min read
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Why Retention Matters More Than Hiring Speed for Executives
The Hidden Cost of a Quick Hire For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, hiring executives is high stakes. The temptation is...
Andy Roads
Sep 92 min read
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How to Attract Passive Candidates Who Aren’t Looking for Jobs
The Challenge of Finding Leadership Talent For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, finding top leadership talent is never easy....
Andy Roads
Sep 52 min read
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Our 5-Step Executive Search Process Explained
Why Founders Struggle With Executive Hiring For founders and CEOs of growing startups, the right leadership hire can accelerate growth,...
Andy Roads
Sep 32 min read
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The Real Cost of a Bad Hire in Leadership Roles
Why Bad Executive Hires Hurt So Much For founders of Series A to C startups, leadership hires carry enormous weight. A great executive...
Andy Roads
Sep 12 min read
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Executive Compensation Trends: What CEOs and HR Leaders Need to Know
The Challenge of Getting Compensation Right For founders and CEOs of Series A to C startups, hiring executives is one of the most...
Andy Roads
Aug 273 min read
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How Much Should You Pay a VP of Operations? A 2025 Compensation Breakdown
Why This Role Matters More Than Ever For founders of Series A to C startups, hiring a VP of Operations can be one of the most important...
Andy Roads
Aug 252 min read
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The Most In-Demand Leadership Roles in CPG and Food & Beverage
The High Stakes of Executive Hiring For founders in CPG and Food & Beverage, the leadership team is often the difference between scaling...
Andy Roads
Aug 212 min read
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2025 Salary Guide for C-Suite and Executive Roles
The Real Cost of Executive Hiring Mistakes For startup founders, few choices carry more weight than building your leadership team. A...
Andy Roads
Aug 192 min read
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Retained Search vs Contingent Recruiting: Which One Actually Delivers Better Hires?
The Hidden Cost of a Bad Leadership Hire For Series A to C founders, every leadership hire carries outsized weight. You’re not just...
Andy Roads
Aug 182 min read
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