bain’s sarah smith, former head of hr at quora, will share the recruiting playbook at early stage
Don't Miss Sarah Smith at TechCrunch Early Stage
Startups focused on future growth and team development should mark their calendars for a crucial session with Sarah Smith, a partner at Bain Capital Ventures, at TechCrunch Early Stage on April 1st and 2nd.
Currently investing in companies in their early and mid-stages of development, Smith possesses firsthand experience with startup scaling. This insight stems from her time as the Vice President of Human Resources at Quora, a role she fulfilled from 2012 to 2016.
Sarah Smith's Experience at Quora
During her tenure at Quora, Sarah was instrumental in building both the HR and operations teams. These teams were responsible for key areas including company culture, employee compensation, benefits administration, equity refresh programs, performance evaluations, and HRIS/ATS implementation.
She successfully oversaw the expansion of the company from an initial 40 employees to a team of 200, managing recruitment across all levels – from university graduates to executive placements.
Following this, Smith transitioned to the position of Vice President of Advertising Sales and Operations. There, she spearheaded the launch of monetization efforts and onboarded over 500 advertisers onto the self-service advertising platform.
An All-Star Lineup at Early Stage
Smith is joining a distinguished group of speakers at Early Stage. The speaker roster includes Zoom’s CRO, Ryan Azus, who will discuss “How to build a sales team,” Calendly founder Tope Awotona, sharing insights on “How to bootstrap,” and Bucky Moore from Kleiner Perkins, presenting on “How to prep for Series A fundraising.”
These experts will be readily available to address your most pressing questions on a wide range of topics. This represents only a portion of the valuable content available.
Focused Breakout Sessions & Audience Q&A
A key difference from other TechCrunch events is the absence of a central “main stage” at TC Early Stage. Each session is specifically designed to address a core competency vital for startup success.
Importantly, each session incorporates ample time for audience participation through Q&A. The event format consists entirely of breakout sessions throughout the day.
Exclusive Access to Extra Crunch
Furthermore, every ticket purchaser to TC Early Stage receives complimentary access to Extra Crunch! A single event ticket grants three months of access, while a combination ticket (for both events) provides six months free.
An Extra Crunch membership includes:
- Regular investor surveys
- Expert advice on fundraising, growth, monetization, and workforce management
- In-depth market analysis
- Detailed examinations of late-stage companies
- Access to weekly Extra Crunch Live events
- The EC Perks Program, offering significant savings on frequently used services and products
- The TechCrunch List
Dual Event Benefits & Early Bird Pricing
Attendees with dual event tickets for TC Early Stage will gain access to both events (April 1-2 and July 8-9) and receive on-demand access to all event content. Additional savings are currently available through Early Bird pricing for a limited time!
Savvy CEOs recognize the exceptional value this event provides. It’s a significant return on investment.
View the complete speaker list here and secure your ticket now!
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