Seth Welty joins the show to discuss how to build a talent strategy after you raise capital for your company, the issues with back-channel hiring, building inclusive cultures and DE&I, and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:25 Who is Seth Welty?01:55 Once you raise money, how do you build a talent strategy?04:21 Common mistakes with crafting a talent strategy10:15 The impact of hiring for entrepreneurial spirit and grit12:45 The interview trap with sales and talent acquisition professionals13:45 Be cautious with back-channel hiring16:50 Full breakdown of interview stages, prioritization, and tactical insights26:02 Building inclusive cultures and DE&I30:31 SMBs need to take ownership of inclusive cultures and DE&I33:25 How to contact Seth Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!