Self-described “people and technology nut,” Gareth Jones discusses tech startups, re-thinking work, and the importance of attracting the right money (and not just any money).
We also discuss Ricardo Semler’s book “Maverick” and creating effective work cultures that support people being at their best.
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Gareth Jones, Commercial Leader, CEO, Writer, and Speaker in HR and Recruitment Technology
In his words:

HR professional, consultant, recruiter, marketer, techy and wannabe futurologist. In the dog world I’d be referred to as a ‘Bitzer’ – Bitz of this, and bitz of that. The first 10 years of my career were text book HR – from gritty ER stuff in a closed shop union environment to the slick end of International HR in a global consumer goods business. A great, if not a little thankless, existence.
The next 10 years were less than text book. I left HR following a bout of chronic disillusionment and dabbled in Executive Search for a short while. I remember being horrified at how backward it was and just as I was developing a plan to change the world of Search, the internet and web 1.0 hit me full in the face.
I crammed a lot into the next few years… Startups, starbucks, VC’s, IPO’s, CRM, technology, propositions, powerpoint, strategy, tactics, branding, people, successes, failures, confidence, insecurity, riches, losses, wife and kids.
Since 2017, I have been CEO at Headstart AI and also founded People Ventures, a value added investment fund providing early stage seed investment exclusively for people technology startups.

 

Connect with Gareth:

Website: GarethJones.me

Twitter: @garelaos

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