Cofounders, Values, and Hiring

CofoundersValues

Recruiting

November 16, 2011

Extending Human Life

4 Founders

1 CustomerBelgium

1999

4 Founders

50 people

180 CustomersBelgium, France, Italy, Switzerland,

UAE

2011

Founders

Founders

1 CEO

gets

the final decision

Founders

If the CEO choice is not crystal clear, then you start looking for

one.

CEO?

Founders

In a few years, there will probably be a huge gap

between what you thought you were good at, and what

you’re really good at.

Values

Competence

Our Values

HumilityLinked People

Burning Platform

Values are used for

Our Values

RecruitmentReviews

M&AInside jokes ...

Recruiting

Recruiting

Method?

Sourcing

Tell everyone

Sourcing

50% are lame

47% are like the above

3% will be a true partner

Recruitment Companies?

Sourcing

Explain Mission, Vision, ValuesShow Demos, Customers visitsNegociate prices (always)

Make Continuous improvements

Recruit the recruiter

Recruiter

Recruiting

ROUNDS

1/ Is there a fit ?

Expertise + Team2/

God is in the details

The devil

3/

Always

take your time (*)

(*) remember you’re building the future of your company

Fake

Catch

Tell everyone