When it comes to hiring a CEO for a startup, I've seen many boards make suboptimal choices, often focusing too much on "experience in the space" rather than finding the right leader for a startup's unique needs.
Here's my distilled approach to identifying the ideal CEO:
1. Define the Ideal Candidate Through Real Examples
Rather than drafting a generic job spec that reads like a wish list, start by examining top resumes. Annotate these with positive and negative traits to create a more realistic candidate profile. This approach is far more effective than relying on overly broad recruiter spe...