The document discusses the founders and recruiting process at an organization that extends human life. It notes that in 1999 there were 4 founders and 1 customer based in Belgium, growing to 50 employees and 180 customers across multiple countries by 2011. The values discussed for recruitment and reviews include competence, humility, and a burning platform. The recruiting method involves sourcing candidates, telling everyone about open roles, and potentially using recruitment companies after vetting them. The recruiting process involves explaining the mission/values, product demos, and negotiating prices while making continuous improvements.

1. Cofounders
Values
Recruiting
November 16, 2011

3. Extending Human Life

4. 1999
4 Founders
1 Customer
Belgium

5. 2011
4 Founders
50 people
180 Customers
Belgium, France,
Italy, Switzerland,
UAE

6. Founders

7. 1 CEO
gets
the final decision
Founders

8. CEO?
If the CEO choice is not crystal
clear, then you start looking for
one.
Founders

9. 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.
Founders

10. Values

11. Competence
Humility
Linked People
Burning Platform
Our Values

12. Values are used for
Recruitment
Reviews
M&A
Inside jokes ...
Our Values

13. Recruiting

14. Recruiting

15. Method?

16. Sourcing

17. Tell everyone

18. Recruitment Companies?
50% are lame
47% are like the above
3% will be a true partner
Sourcing

19. Recruiter
Explain Mission, Vision, Values
Show Demos, Customers visits
Negociate prices (always)
Make Continuous improvements
Recruit the recruiter
Sourcing

20. ROUNDS
Recruiting

21. 1/ Is there a fit ?

22. 2/ Expertise + Team

23. 3/ God is in the details
The devil

25. Always
take your time (*)
(*) remember you’re building
the future of your company

26. Fake

27. Catch

28. Tell everyone