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Early Stage Learning Event, WTIA, May 7
May 7, 2013 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Early Stage Learning Event, WTIA
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: K&L Gates Offices, 925 4th Ave. #2900, Seattle
What: The first employees that founders recruit are critical to the growth and success of their business and will lay the foundation for the company’s culture. That being said, there are many considerations and complexities involved with finding the right talent:
- Where do start-ups recruit the early team members?
- What are best practices for conducting a thorough interviewing process?
- What is the right compensation mix and structure to successfully compete for talent in the marketplace?
- What are implications of hiring employees from outside the State and other countries?
- What are the differences between W-2 employees and 1099 contractors and how should these resources be utilized?
Join a panel of entrepreneurs and professionals for an interactive discussion on building the best team for your start-up.
Who: Speakers include:
Bryan Starbuck, CEO/Founder, Empower.me
Dan Hurley, Partner, K&L Gates
Gary Kocher, Partner, K&L Gates
Shannon Swift, Founder/CEO, Swift HR Solutions
Stephanie Wright Pickett, Partner, K&L Gates
How Much: Member- Free, Non-Member- $25
How: Register online.
