Change the way you think about building companies | Dylan Serota, CEO & Co-founder, Terminal | Ep. 37

Dylan Serota is the CEO and co-founder of Terminal, a leading
global talent marketplace platform for hiring developers. Before
Terminal, he held leadership roles at companies like Eventbrite,
where he oversaw platform product initiatives, strategic
partnerships, and corporate strategies in collaboration with
partners like Google and HubSpot. 


In this episode, Matt and Dylan explore the dynamics of global
talent acquisition, meeting the demands of remote work and global
talent acquisition, and the role of  venture studios in the
process of hiring talent. Dylan shares insights from his time at
Eventbrite before founding the talent acquisition platform
Terminal to address the mounting challenges of finding
high-quality engineering talent within the global
marketplace. 
Key Takeaways:

The evolution of Terminal: Initially an in-house solution for
Atomic VC's portfolio, Terminal evolved to address broader market
needs for technical talent through a remote-first model,
significantly influenced by the pandemic.

The future of remote work: How the permanent shift to remote
work requires companies to be more intentional about their
culture and operational processes

AI and recruitment: How leveraging AI to efficiently sort and
match candidates with job requirements can reduce operational
costs and streamline the hiring process

Optimizing your talent strategy: Instead of focusing on
hiring the "best" engineers per industry standards, find the best
match for your specific company needs through a practical,
work-focused hiring strategy



 


Chapters:


0:01             
 Building global talent solutions with Terminal


1:50               The
future of global talent marketplaces and remote work


14:08             The role of
venture studios in creating entrepreneurs


18:33             The
challenges and benefits of remote work for startups


24:08             Rethinking
hiring: finding the right fit for your company


28:01             The benefits
of contract to hire in modern workplaces


34:05             Leveraging
AI to enhance efficiency in tech hiring


41:38             Innovating
talent marketplaces with AI & generative technology


43:44            Conclusion and
closing remarks


 


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