Facing Founder Setbacks and Building Resilience, with Alex van Klaveren
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There's no question that founders and high achievers often face significant struggles when it comes to failure and disappointments, and recent economic turbulence has only intensified these challenges.
This week on Peer Effect, we're joined by Alex van Klaveren, founder of Kandidate, a talent acquisition company that he scaled to over 100 people. With over 25 years of expertise in launching and scaling startup businesses, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge about recruitment and building resilience.
Together, we dive into:
• The art of managing disappointment and building resilient teams through strategic hiring practices
• The transition from a fundraising mindset to a focus on profitability
• Creating balance and staying grounded as a founder
For more insights from Alex van Klaveren, follow him on LinkedIn or learn more about Kandidate's mission to make talent acquisition your competitive advantage.
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Chapters
1. Managing Disappointments as a Founder (00:00:00)
2. Building Resilient Teams Through Effective Hiring (00:05:26)
3. Staying Resilient as a Founder (00:20:08)
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