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Over the years I have learned a great deal about the process of hiring executives. In my mind there are a few really important elements to the search process which if executed poorly can result in the hiring of the wrong person and/or wasting time. While all aspects of the search process are important getting to and managing the offer …

At some point in the life cycle of a company it would be surprising if an executive recruiter was not needed to help fill a position on the management team.  While most of us who sit on Boards work with our management teams to leverage our networks to hire that perfect executive…it does not always work.  And candidly there are …

Since joining Polaris Venture Partners over six years ago we have seen multiple business plans for companies that aspire to be the next generation monster.com or hotjobs.  There were promises of innovative technology and algorithms and unique business models.  But it was not until we met Joe Essenfeld founder of JIBE that we finally saw a product vision and business …

Since starting my career the one thing that has always amazed me is the lack of process and discipline most people put behind the recruiting process. As we all know,  great teams build great companies.  Yet for most companies, even those with seasoned executives and Board members, they treat the recruiting process as a necessary evil.   Having spent many …