The Talent Tango

In this episode, Amanda Poole, Vice President of Talent at DVx Ventures, discusses the intricacies of handling early-stage talent acquisition. Amanda explains the importance of being a strategic doer, asking the right questions before accepting a job, and understanding talent budgets. She also shares insights on the nuances of hiring at startups, balancing multiple roles, and managing tech debt in the talent function. The conversation delves into making impactful decisions with limited resources, leveraging technical terms for better communication, and the challenges of creating manageable processes in high-paced environments. Highlights: 01:36 Challenges of Early Stage Talent Acquisition 04:06 Balancing Execution and Strategy 06:05 Adopting Technical and Project Management Terms 07:34 Managing Technical Debt in Talent Acquisition 10:41 Creating and Managing Talent Budgets 12:19 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Startup 16:43 Planning for Future Growth in Startups 21:42 Advice for Founders on Hiring Talent Gu