Strong Suit 051 The Secrets from a Legend in Executive Search


I’m beyond thrilled to spend a few minutes with Jim Jonassen, Founder of JJA Venture Search. Jim has executed over 700 Chief & VP search assignments, having built out the leadership teams at companies like HireRight, FastPay, and Cornerstone OnDemand. He’s started 5 successful executive search firms since 1983, and he’s passionate about recruiting for fast-growth startups.
Jim brings a rare blend of experience, having also founded & built 2 successful software companies. In this 20-minute interview, Jim reveals the biggest mistakes that startups make when hiring and how to avoid them / what makes a startup Rockstar / and where to find them.

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“Jeff has recruited Rockstars and built winning cultures for 25 years. Finally, he shows us how!” —Brad Feld, Managing Director, Foundry Group Venture Capital