EP 96: Hiring a VP of People early on is a game changer. The best People Ops execs are strong operators and are analytical. Neuroplasticity. Culture at scale.

Join host James Mackey and guests Austin Ogilvie, Founder at Thoropass, and Joe Bast, VP, of People & Operations at Thoropass. 

They dive into the impact of hiring an early-stage VP of People, operational excellence, and process improvement, uncovering the strategies and insights that can unlock growth and propel startups toward success.

Our guests share insights on predicting leadership effectiveness, measuring cognitive flexibility, and testing neuroplasticity in interviews. 

They also explore the significance of cultivating a positive culture and the impact it has on employee satisfaction and overall success. Discover the pitfalls to avoid when scaling a company, the value of employee surveys and feedback, and why treating employees as customers is vital for long-term growth.

  0:42 Austin Ogilvie & Joe Bast introduction

  7:54 How to test neuroplasticity in an interview

12:18 The impact of hiring experienced leaders early-stage 

21:50 Culture is important

31:03 Importance of conducting employee surveys and gathering feedback

37:10 Adopting the mindset of treating employees as customers

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Our host James Mackey

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Chapters

• 1:36 Austin Ogilvie & Joe Bast introduction
• 8:48 How to test neuroplasticity in an interview
• 13:12 The impact of hiring experienced leaders early-stage
• 22:44 Culture is important
• 31:57 Importance of conducting employee surveys and gathering feedback
• 38:04 Adopting the mindset of treating employees as customers