What does it take to lead a company through constant uncertainty while still building great teams and attracting top talent? In this episode of Conversations with Michael Barnett, Michael sits down with Jim Urquhart, Managing Director at ZRG, to unpack the realities of today’s tech hiring market and what it means for founders, executives, and job seekers. Jim brings decades of expertise helping startups and growth-stage companies scale their leadership teams 💼 Together, they dive into: 🤖 H...
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What does it take to lead a company through constant uncertainty while still building great teams and attracting top talent? In this episode of Conversations with Michael Barnett, Michael sits down with Jim Urquhart, Managing Director at ZRG, to unpack the realities of today’s tech hiring market and what it means for founders, executives, and job seekers. Jim brings decades of expertise helping startups and growth-stage companies scale their leadership teams 💼 Together, they dive into: 🤖 H...
Redefining Success in Tech: Purpose, Equity, and the Founder’s Journey with Jess Drislane
Conversations with Michael Barnett
37 minutes
8 months ago
Redefining Success in Tech: Purpose, Equity, and the Founder’s Journey with Jess Drislane
In this episode, Michael Barnett, Founder & CEO of Loanspark, and Jess Drislane, Founder & CEO of OpenScholar, dive into the real work of building early-stage, mission-driven companies that scale by enabling others. They explore what it means to create partner-first platforms, why trust is the most valuable currency in growth, and how to balance speed with purpose in high-stakes environments. Jess shares her journey from investment firm to science-focused tech founder, lea...
Conversations with Michael Barnett
What does it take to lead a company through constant uncertainty while still building great teams and attracting top talent? In this episode of Conversations with Michael Barnett, Michael sits down with Jim Urquhart, Managing Director at ZRG, to unpack the realities of today’s tech hiring market and what it means for founders, executives, and job seekers. Jim brings decades of expertise helping startups and growth-stage companies scale their leadership teams 💼 Together, they dive into: 🤖 H...
