Archive for August 2024
Rick Nagel, Managing Partner at Acorn Capital
What drives a seasoned engineer to become a leader in private equity, and how can a company transform its identity to align with a new strategic vision? Join us as Rick Nagel, Managing Partner at Acorn Capital, shares his compelling journey from technology to leading a major rebranding effort in the aerospace and defense investment…
Read MoreWhy You Didn’t Get That Job: The Hard Truth Behind Hiring Decisions
Ever wondered why you didn’t land that job you were so excited about? Here’s a hard truth: most of the time, it’s not about you.In the competitive world of job hunting, especially at senior levels, the decision often comes down to factors beyond your control. The reality is that someone else might have: Of course,…
Read MoreJim Cantrell, CEO & Co-Founder of Phantom Space
Buckle up as Jim Cantrell, the maverick uncle of the space industry, joins us to chart his extraordinary journey from tinkering with household gadgets to pioneering projects at NASA’s JPL. Now at the helm of Phantom Space, Jim is on a mission to democratize space travel, inspired by Henry Ford’s principles of mass production. Get…
Read MoreFinding Rockstars: AI’s Role in Hiring
“Who is the best person you’ve had in this role?”As a hiring manager, I care more about your response to this question than what’s written in your job description. Why? Because those “rockstar” hires hold the key to how we identify top talent going forward. In our recent Elray Search poll, 82% of respondents said…
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