https://www.gig-start.com/blog Hiring insights, talent strategies and leadership advice from Gigstart — specialist executive search for Operations, Product and Go-to-Market leaders. en-gb Tue, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/recruiting-for-infrastructure-how-will-gen-z-react-to-the-shift-from-digital-to-physical-jobs We are seeing a shift from digital to physical when it comes to career opportunities. Right now, there is a lack of demand for talent in key sectors... Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/recruiting-for-infrastructure-how-will-gen-z-react-to-the-shift-from-digital-to-physical-jobs Hiring Advice https://www.gig-start.com/blog/are-ai-screening-tools-costing-you-top-talent What are your thoughts on AI screening tools being used to filter through resumes? Given we're currently in a candidate supply heavy market... Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/are-ai-screening-tools-costing-you-top-talent Hiring Advice https://www.gig-start.com/blog/lessons-from-a-x3-exited-founder This week we sat down with Alex Pirouz, who has a fascinating story. He went from quitting school and experiencing business failure initially, to successfully building and exiting 3 companies. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/lessons-from-a-x3-exited-founder Podcast https://www.gig-start.com/blog/how-data-can-help-you-streamline-your-hiring-process This week we sat down with Mike Holmes, a Data Science leader in the financial services industry, who has previously worked at companies like Kriya, Virgin Money and now heads up Data at Provenir AI. Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/how-data-can-help-you-streamline-your-hiring-process Podcast https://www.gig-start.com/blog/lessons-from-a-cro-how-to-successfully-transition-away-from-founder-led-sales This week we sat down with Stephen Pendrell, CRO at Qudo (a leading MarTech startup). He brings a wealth of experience helping startups move away from founder-led sales. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/lessons-from-a-cro-how-to-successfully-transition-away-from-founder-led-sales Podcast https://www.gig-start.com/blog/will-we-see-flying-cars-by-2030 This week we sat down with Kai-Tse (KT) Lin, Co-Founder at Bellwether Industries, a leading startup within the urban mobility space. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/will-we-see-flying-cars-by-2030 Podcast https://www.gig-start.com/blog/how-larger-organisations-need-to-change-thier-company-culture-to-survive Introducing Marco Consolaro, Co-Founder of Alcor Academy and Co-Author of Agile Technical Practices Distilled. An expert in software delivery. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.gig-start.com/blog/how-larger-organisations-need-to-change-thier-company-culture-to-survive Podcast