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🚀🚀 Quarterly Crypto Hiring Insights 🚀🚀 ————————————————————— https://lnkd.in/gqe_r72f ————————————————————— Each quarter, we analyze the crypto hiring market for our portcos: job trends, candidate sentiment, portco activity, and forecasts. We'll share select insights a quarter behind as we release the latest report exclusively to our portfolio. Linking out to Twitter so you can see all the pretty graphs and such 👇

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✅🚀 California, Got Talent? 🌴 Looking to build a top-tier team to power your business? Optimum Staffing has you covered! From the innovative tech hubs of Silicon Valley to the thriving entertainment industry in Los Angeles, we connect you with the best candidates to drive your business forward across the Golden State. 🔑 Why Choose Optimum Staffing in California? 1️⃣ Access to California’s Elite Talent: Whether it’s tech specialists in San Francisco, creative professionals in Hollywood, or agricultural experts in the Central Valley, we know where to find California’s top candidates—even in the most competitive markets. 2️⃣ Tailored Solutions for California Industries: From sustainable energy initiatives to healthcare, logistics, and advanced manufacturing, we customize our staffing strategies to fit your needs. 3️⃣ Save Time and Money: Let us handle the recruitment so you can focus on growing your business. We streamline the process and offer cost-effective solutions to keep your operations running smoothly. ⚡️ Empowering California’s Key Sectors: ✳️ Supporting Silicon Valley’s tech innovation. ✳️ Strengthening logistics and warehousing in the Inland Empire ✳️ Supercharging trade and port operations in Long Beach. ✳️ Driving logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare from San Diego & Long Beach to Sacramento. 🌐 24/7 Support: Whether you’re in the heart of San Francisco or the vineyards of Napa Valley, we’re here around the clock to ensure your staffing needs are met. 💬 Connect With Us Today! Ready to elevate your California team with top talent? Whether filling essential positions or planning for future growth, Optimum Staffing is your trusted partner across the state. 🔗 Discover more here: https://lnkd.in/gpdVz5rS ✉️ Let’s Chat: Drop a comment or send us a message to learn how we can tailor our customizable staffing solutions for your unique business needs. #CaliforniaStaffing #GoldenStateGrowth #TopTalent #HiringSolutions #BusinessSuccess

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Hiring the right sales, marketing, and CX leaders is incredibly challenging, especially for early-stage startups. Check out our ElevenX Talent's Janine O'Neill (she/her) and Dan Hurwitz discuss all things GtM hiring in this awesome podcast. Some great wisdom nuggets in this one. Watch the full episode, now live at howtounfuckyourstartup.com

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🌟Innovative VC Firm Overcomes Exits Drought with Secondary Sales🌟 ⛵Navigating a challenging landscape where exits are scarce, Santa Barbara Venture Partners (SBVP) has pioneered a novel approach to sustain its growth and attract investors for its second fund: secondary sales. Instead of waiting for traditional exits like IPOs or acquisitions, SBVP opted to sell shares of its portfolio companies, demonstrating its ability to generate returns for investors and stand out in a competitive market. 🎤According to Dan Engel, founder and managing partner of SBVP, these secondary transactions have been a game-changer, sparking investor interest and bolstering the firm's credibility. By leveraging its recent successes, including a lucrative stake in sports-betting company DraftKings Inc.' acquisition of digital lottery app Jackpocket, SBVP seized the opportunity to return profits to its limited partners (LPs) and pave the way for its second fund. 💡Engel highlighted the challenges faced by young VC firms in raising subsequent funds, particularly amid a downturn in exit activity and heightened investor scrutiny. With traditional exit routes becoming increasingly elusive, the pressure is on for firms to demonstrate tangible returns and establish a track record of success. ✨"For us, secondary sales have been a game-changer. They've helped us return profits to our LPs and attract investors for our second fund," said Dan Engel. 💰For SBVP, the decision to pursue secondary sales was driven by the need to provide liquidity to LPs and validate its investment thesis in the eyes of prospective investors. By strategically offloading portions of its holdings in high-performing portfolio companies like Bark Technologies and Rad AI, SBVP not only generated substantial returns but also bolstered investor confidence in its ability to deliver results. ⚠Despite the complexities and potential stigma associated with early share sales, Engel emphasized the importance of prioritizing investor returns and seizing opportunities to unlock value for stakeholders. With a focus on profitability and transparency, SBVP remains committed to its mission of delivering sustainable growth and maximizing returns for its LPs. 🔍 "Returning profits to our investors is our top priority. By strategically selling shares, we're proving our commitment to delivering results and driving value for our stakeholders," added Engel. As SBVP continues to explore secondary transactions and expand its investor base, the firm stands as a testament to innovation and resilience in the face of market challenges. 🚀 ✅ Looking to raise capital for your #fund and increase the international pool of your LP #investors?   🤝 Need warm #LP introductions?   📝 Selling #secondaries to increase liquidity?   🧐 Looking for co-investments?   ▶ G+QUANT's link for inquiries and fund decks: https://lnkd.in/gjC_EuTE #VCInnovation #SecondarySalesSuccess #InvestorReturns #ValueCreation 

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Any system is only as good as the recruiters using it.    Steve Levy, Principal Talent Advisor at DHI Group, Inc., knows there is a lot of speculation around AI, particularly when it comes to AI and talent acquisition.     His advice? Get proactive and learn as much as possible about how AI can save you time and boost your effectiveness.     Hear more of his thoughts on the latest episode of our Tech Connects podcast.     #TechConnects #TalentAcquisition #AITalentAcquisition

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Check out the Cruit Group's latest episode featuring our CEO, Steven Lu, as he chats with host Ryan Levy about the impact of AI in recruiting. 🎙️ Steve dives into how Pin’s AI is transforming recruiting by automating sourcing, personalizing outreach, and giving recruiters more time to focus on building relationships with top talent. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eCdZ_hnt #AIRecruiting #SaaS #TalentAcquisition

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🙋🏽‍♀️ 𝙄'𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙. Networking as a concept still causes my introverted spirit to shrivel up just a little bit inside. Cultivation is much easier but leveraging my amazing web of folx remains 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱.  I contrast my job seeking experiences during two pivotal moments in my career: 🎣 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝗯 When I was first trying to gain an entry point into tech, I had no network (and no connections in the tech industry) and applied to nearly 100 jobs before getting the first interview that changed the trajectory of my career. 💥 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗖 Years later when I was again at a career inflection point and felt in my bones a need for change, I resigned myself to the application slog once again. I had a network but I didn't know how to use it and I wouldn't have even considered VC. I couldn't imagine what I had no exposure to. Jerry Nemorin, my manager & CEO at the time, planted the VC seed for me. And then he went one further and recommended me to his investor. 💥 Thank you, Jerry 🙏🏽 . 👀 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 A series of chances. Yes, I worked my butt off, too. Timing played a big role. I committed to my growth and left roles that were no longer aligned and pursued roles that were. But I would not be here in VC collaborating on programming for startup job seekers without that referral and that is a privilege and a gift. 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 & 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 💗 Whether you are: 🤜🏽 trying to break into a new role or industry with a limited network 🤝  looking to nurture and grow your professional connections in meaningful ways 🕸 wondering how to call upon your web of connections to support you in your next career move 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨 💪🏽   Join me on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 at Initialized Capital's 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 for some tactical advice on networking and so much more. 💫 In her talk, "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩: 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨," Eleanor Morgan, founder & ceo, of a stealth social platform for job and talent matchmaking, will share insights for how to 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵.  🏋🏽‍♀️ 𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙗 🧗🏽‍♀️ This 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 is open to all SF Bay Area talent looking for their next job opportunity at an early stage startup. Sign up here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/g_nDPjWi Space is limited. #StartupJobs #JobSupport #StartupReadiness

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🤔 Curious what the number 1 red flag to look for when building your #recruiting #AI tech stack is? Subjective insights. Check out our recent article with Staffing Industry Analysts written by HireLogic's CMO Richard Mendis explaining subjective insights, how to spot them, and how to verify if your AI solution is using subjective data that it shouldn’t. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5BN8kp3 #ai #recruiting #staffing #talentacquisition #hiring #hr

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Did you know that 45% of startups don’t survive their first five years? One major reason is undercapitalization—having too little capital to sustain growth and operations. Make sure your staffing agency isn’t part of that statistic. See how payroll funding can provide the boost you need. Get the guide today! https://ow.ly/pGRK50T51qi

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Did you know that the majority of US staffing revenue comes from contract recruitment? 💼 The US contract market offers huge potential for recruitment agencies, but many leaders ask: How do I get started? That's why tomorrow we'll explore: ✅ How to break into the US market and secure clients 💲 Pricing strategies tailored to the US 🌍 Key differences between UK and US contract markets 👥 Managing different worker types and ensuring compliance Save your space now! https://lnkd.in/egsFutqJ

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RPO vs. Staffing: What's the Difference? 🤔 Staffing is like speed dating—quick hires for short-term needs. RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) is more like a long-term relationship, embedding a dedicated team into your company for ongoing talent needs. But what if you could get the best of both worlds? 🤷‍♀️ At Tier One Talent, we’re the hybrid matchmaker you didn’t know you needed. We blend the agility of staffing with the strategic approach of RPO to deliver talent solutions that adapt to your evolving goals. So whether you need a quick fix or a committed partner, we've got you covered. Swipe right 👉 visit https://tier1-talent.com/ to learn more! #TalentAcquisition #RPO #Staffing #HiringSolutions #TierOneTalent #GovCon

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Explore the latest insights in our study on CEO compensation trends across various tech company sizes. This analysis delves into how private equity shapes competitive pay structures to attract and retain top executive talent. ▪ Lower-Middle Market: Salaries start competitively, with significant bonus potentials and equity stakes that reward growth and successful exits. ▪ Mid Market: Enhanced compensation reflects the complexities of scaling a tech firm, with substantial bonuses and equity designed to align CEOs with company success. ▪ Middle-Upper Market: Top-tier salary ranges with considerable bonus percentages and equity stakes, scaling with the strategic achievements and growth of the company. Swipe through our carousel for a visual exploration of how executive compensation evolves with company growth in the tech industry. For more detailed findings and to understand the implications for your business Read More ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hgCs5P #leadership #executivesearch #Csuite #CEO #compensation #tech

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1. What specific features or functionalities does Hoop offer that differentiate it from existing task management tools like Trello, Asana, or Monday.com? 2. Can you elaborate on how Hoop’s AI-powered solution addresses the workplace distractions mentioned in the post? 3. How does Hoop’s integration with communication tools like Zoom and Slack enhance its usability and effectiveness for users? 4. Are there any unique AI-driven capabilities within Hoop that set it apart in terms of task organization and productivity improvement? 5. Can you provide examples of how Hoop’s advanced automation and predictive task prioritization features benefit users in real-world scenarios? 6. How does Hoop’s vision for AI-first task management align with current trends in workplace productivity and collaboration tools? 7. In what ways does Hoop aim to revolutionize the task management space, particularly in terms of addressing the needs of modern work environments? 8. What strategies does Hoop have in place to effectively communicate its value proposition to potential users and investors amidst a competitive market landscape? 9. How does Hoop plan to leverage its recent funding round to further enhance its product offering and market presence? 10. Can you share insights into Hoop’s roadmap for future development and innovation, particularly in terms of expanding its AI-driven functionalities and integrations?

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Inspired by what we’re building at Build Momentum. We realized tech recruiting is broken—non-technical recruiters struggle to find and attract the best talent. That’s why we’ve flipped the script and developed a community-based recruiting approach: a trusted network of elite engineers, embedded within Latam’s top tech communities. The best engineers know the best engineers, and we tap into these deep, authentic connections to deliver top talent faster and with better fit. Want to see how we’re doing it differently? Check out our post

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Next week is stacked with great webinars! We're excited to see the team up of Melissa Willis, Brandon Wadley, Ashby, and Talent Collective for this one! #recops #recruitingops #recruitingoperations #recruitmentops #recruitmentoperations #rops #taops #talentacquisitionoperations #talentops #hiringops #hiringoperations

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