FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS IRENE GENTILI AS INVESTMENT MANAGER AT SAMAIPATA
Samaipata, an early-stage investment fund for digital businesses in Europe, has appointed Irene Gentili as Investment Manager.
New seasons in the executive talent landscape for consumer internet verticals
Data-driven decision making has surpassed traditional human judgement in the executive talent landscape within consumer internet verticals. This new paradigm shift necessitates established consumer companies to adapt and make radical transformations to survive and thrive in an increasingly AI-driven market.
Carbonfact raises $15M funding round from leading investors Alven, Y Combinator and Headline
Faraday Partners congratulates Carbonfact on their recent funding round.
EMEA’s shrinking tech executive talent pool is significantly impacting a recovering market
As the EMEA region experiences a deepening shortage of tech executive talent, the ramifications for emerging companies and the broader tech ecosystem are becoming increasingly apparent. With a shrinking pool of experienced leaders, organisations are exploring unconventional solutions, including fractional roles and international hires. However, the risks associated with grooming less-proven candidates and the complexities of attracting foreign talent present significant hurdles.
Evidence of an economic recovery is clear, but talent lagging way behind growth opportunities
There are many challenges faced by startup founders in executive hiring amidst signs of economic recovery in 2024. In light of these challenges, Faraday Partners emphasises the importance of strategic planning and data-driven decisions in navigating the talent landscape, and highlights the need for foresight amidst uncertainty.
The Decisive Ten: Critical Questions to Address when Planning C-Level Appointments in Privately-Held Tech
At Faraday Partners, we have developed a methodology to clearly set and measure the expectations for a key executive hire. It starts by covering fundamental questions and getting multiple stakeholder viewpoints documented on the key parameters for the success of the desired candidate. We want to share these questions publicly to enable those looking to set up an executive hiring process to do it with the right preparation.
More US interest in European adventures
This strategic shift signifies a departure from the Silicon Valley-centric mindset and reflects a desire for global expansion and diverse experiences. However, while executives see Europe as a promising destination for career growth and personal fulfilment, they encounter challenges in navigating localised recruitment processes and accessing investment opportunities.
Endless runway extension, but with who on board?
A snapshot of the prevailing trend of "runway extension" in 2023 reveals organisations are delaying necessary leadership changes due to financial constraints or lack of support. Despite recognising the issue, many founders hesitate to replace underperforming leaders, fearing the repercussions. However, some businesses are taking proactive steps to refresh their leadership teams, particularly in key areas like revenue, finance, product, and marketing, to drive growth amid market uncertainty.
Revenue and Finance leadership remain a core focus in 2024
As 2024 unfolds, the focus remains on experienced leaders who have demonstrated success in CFO and CRO roles, with an emphasis on efficient growth, team management, and financial acumen.
Co-founder search: the missing piece for both early and sustained traction?
Globally-acclaimed tech companies tend to share certain traits. One of them is their ability to bring together a group of highly-talented and versatile founders from the outset. Applying a rigorous framework to designing your founding team can be a crucial step to ensure greater outcomes for your business.
Hiring into Early Stage: Mistakes to Avoid & Points to Consider
Appreciating the challenges of hiring at the earliest stages will often set an organisation on a successful path. Considering key points and their interdependence enhances founders' understanding of how to build successful teams and secure key talent.
Why Faraday? An Introduction to Faraday Partners
Our integrated set of products and services equip companies to limit this risk exposure. By building end-to-end solutions focused around people, we support businesses in a key value creation exercise - providing them with both the understanding of how their business needs to behave and the resources they need to bring this to fruition.