From Ukraine to Silicon Valley: Lesya Arnold on Recruiting A Players for Startups

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Lesya Arnold, the founder and CEO of A Players Recruiting, walks us through her career journey that began at the tender age of 12 in Ukraine. By 17, she was already a tech recruiter, and her move to the US only amplified her impact. Lesya shares her experiences navigating cultural differences between Ukrainian and American recruiting practices, emphasizing the importance of personalized candidate feedback and the drive to recruit passionate, high-quality junior talent that can lead companies to success.

Our conversation underscores the vital role of hiring A players for leadership roles in startups. Lesya explains how top-tier talent attracts similar high-caliber individuals, whereas B players tend to lower the overall talent standard. We delve into the transformative role of AI in the recruiting process, enhancing efficiency while allowing human judgment to prevail in critical decision-making stages. Lesya also highlights the unique qualities needed for early-stage startups compared to larger enterprises, making a compelling case for why her primary clientele consists of these agile, innovative companies.

We wrap up with strategies for identifying and hiring A players. Lesya also offers valuable advice for career starters, stressing the importance of networking with top talent and optimizing LinkedIn profiles to highlight achievements. She also shares her personal motivation for founding A Players Recruiting and the influence of her former boss. Listen to Lesya's inspiring story and gather actionable insights to elevate your recruiting game.

Chapter Summary

(0:00:50) - Recruiting a Players for Startups

Founder of A Players Recruiting shares journey from Ukraine to US, emphasizing cultural nuances in candidate feedback and importance of hiring passionate junior talent.

(0:12:03) - Recruiting and AI

AI revolutionizes recruiting for startups, emphasizing the importance of hiring A players to attract top talent.

(0:22:03) - Finding and Hiring A Players

Recruiting top talent for startups, AI skills for engineers, networking with A players, and personal inspiration for starting the company.

(0:33:19) - Networking and Connecting With A Players

Peter shares insights on finding A players, staying connected, and potential collaborations for future episodes.

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