I sat down with Bradley Clark, Head of Talent Acquisition at Article. to talk about scaling teams, navigating founder dynamics, and building companies that last.
With a background that spans leading talent at startups through IPO, advising founders at the earliest stages, and investing in the next wave of companies, Brad brings hard-won perspective from every angle of the startup journey.
From the realities of hiring in volatile markets to the nuances of founder-operator alignment, this episode is packed with lessons for recruiters, founders, and builders alike. Brad’s also the co-founder of Keeyora, an an SMS-based instant messaging solution that helps recruiting teams hire faster while providing a better candidate & recruiter experience.
In this episode Brad shares:
• Why recruiting is ultimately about trust, not transactions
• How founders and recruiters can work together without friction
• The mistakes early-stage companies make in hiring — and how to avoid them
• His perspective on scaling teams from zero to growth-stage and beyond
But it’s not all challenges and pitfalls. We also get into the optimism of what’s possible when operators, advisors, and recruiters align — and why Brad believes the most important asset any startup has is the people building it.
Follow Brad here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmclark/
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