The tech industry has settled into a new norm of hybrid and remote workforces and changing compensation expectations. Mainsail Operating Partner, Emily Azevedo, and board director, Jeff Gardner, shared survey data from CEOs and the tech workforce to tee up a brainstorm on strategies for recruiting and retaining talent in this new world. It was fun debating the role of culture vs. compensation in creating the most attractive opportunities for employees.
The tech industry has settled into a new norm of hybrid and remote workforces and changing compensation expectations. Mainsail Operating Partner, Emily Azevedo, and board director, Jeff Gardner, shared survey data from CEOs and the tech workforce to tee up a brainstorm on strategies for recruiting and retaining talent in this new world. It was fun debating the role of culture vs. compensation in creating the most attractive opportunities for employees.
We were thrilled to welcome Geoff Donaker, former COO of Yelp, to present at the summit. Geoff led a discussion on “How to Survive the Valley of Death and Build a Team for the Long Term”, providing advice for founders and CEOs navigating the path from 25 to 250+ employees. The discussion covered topics including, hiring well during rapid growth, optimizing org structures, compensation strategies and how to celebrate appropriately when employees leave.
We were thrilled to welcome Geoff Donaker, former COO of Yelp, to present at the summit. Geoff led a discussion on “How to Survive the Valley of Death and Build a Team for the Long Term”, providing advice for founders and CEOs navigating the path from 25 to 250+ employees. The discussion covered topics including, hiring well during rapid growth, optimizing org structures, compensation strategies and how to celebrate appropriately when employees leave.
Mainsail’s Operations Team shared case studies from across the portfolio for driving efficient growth at software companies. The team highlighted critical metrics for tracking growth and four areas to focus on: 1) Efficiency in go-to-market motions and organizations; 2) Strategies for retaining high value customers and revenue expansion within the customer base; 3) The role of product innovation in driving efficient growth; and 4) Scaling through M&A.
Mainsail’s Operations Team shared case studies from across the portfolio for driving efficient growth at software companies. The team highlighted critical metrics for tracking growth and four areas to focus on: 1) Efficiency in go-to-market motions and organizations; 2) Strategies for retaining high value customers and revenue expansion within the customer base; 3) The role of product innovation in driving efficient growth; and 4) Scaling through M&A.
Taylor McKinley, Bill Salisbury and Tyler Dewing shared insights on the economy and trends in the software market. The discussion included offensive and defensive strategies to help leadership teams take advantage of opportunities and prepare for continued volatility in this dynamic market. One of the key takeaways – building your organization to be nimble and decisive is more important than ever.
Taylor McKinley, Bill Salisbury and Tyler Dewing shared insights on the economy and trends in the software market. The discussion included offensive and defensive strategies to help leadership teams take advantage of opportunities and prepare for continued volatility in this dynamic market. One of the key takeaways – building your organization to be nimble and decisive is more important than ever.