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The Reality of Recruitment in Early-Stage Startups
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition · 2026-03-02 · 47 min
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Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment ------------------------------ What does it really take to build a talent function from scratch inside an early-stage startup? In the final episode for this season of Tea Time with Talent Acquisition, Zvjezdana Topalović, Head of Talent, unpacks the reality of hiring in high-growth, chaotic environments where there’s no structure, no employer brand, and no clear roadmap. Just ambition, pressure, and the need to get it right.