Between Two COO's with Michael Koenig · 2025-01-21 · 49 min
This episode is powered by Fellow AI Meeting Assistant. Get 90 days free at fellow.app/coo Key Takeaways: • Hidden C-Suite Job Market: The majority of C-level roles are filled through networking, talent partners, and executive recruiters before job postings are even considered. • Role of Networking: Building strong relationships within your industry and maintaining top-of-mind positioning with decision-makers is crucial. • Non-Traditional Candidates: Market shifts, such as the rise of AI and post-COVID changes, are creating opportunities for candidates from unconventional backgrounds. • AI in Executive Recruiting: True Search uses AI-driven tools like Thrive to manage data at scale, identifying the best candidates more efficiently. • Career Advice for COOs: Gaining hands-on experience in both value creation (product/tech) and value capture (go-to-market) functions can prepare COOs for CEO roles. • Culture Fit: Evaluating culture fit involves assessing how a candidate aligns with and enhances the company’s existing culture without disrupting it.
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