“Talent wars”, “the Great Resignation”, “the hiring race” — you’ve likely seen these words all over the headlines of your favourite tech media. It’s no secret that recruiting for tech talent is becoming increasingly competitive and companies are looking for the secret sauce to win over top candidates.
A few months ago, STATION F conducted a study on the European talent landscape in collaboration with more than 200 VC funds with the hope to serve startups worldwide in navigating this core element of their business.
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the findings with entrepreneurs and investors in our community:
We dive into the current talent landscape, identify areas of improvement, and share best practices on all topics related to talent — from diversity to salaries, recruitment, and remote work.
Topics
00:23 — Intro with Roxanne Varza & Cindy Yang
01:35 — Part I with startups: Salma Bakouk (Sifflet) & Pascal Gauthier (Ledger)
05:10 — Gender diversity in the European startup ecosystem
13:09 — Implementing diversity-driven policies in tech companies
19:30 — The challenges of the recruitment landscape in Europe
23:55 — The most difficult roles for startups to fill
26:53 — How to build a brand that attracts talent
30:20 — Key takeaways on the European talent landscape today
34:30 — Part II with investors: Bérénice Magistretti, (Visionaries Club) & Dhruv Jain, (Bessemer Ventures)
36:57 — Is being a solo founder a “no-go” territory?
41:02 — The typical profile of European founders
43:25 — Is there a best moment in a career to become an entrepreneur?
46:43 — The impact of diversity in company performances
49:40 — How funds approach the diversity question
55:28 — The difficulty of recruiting sales and marketing talent
58:47 — The importance of recruiting a Head of People very early
01:01:40 — The tools and incentives (beyond financial) that startups can leverage to attract talent
01:05:40 — Is remote work just a trend or a long-term change?
This episode is supported by TikTok, hosted by Roxanne Varza & Cindy Yang, and edited by Grégoire Duhourcau. Art is by Gaëtan Lefebvre.
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