SXSW 2019

How Underdogs Can Build A Kickass, Inclusive Team

Description:

Competition for top technical talent is tough. And it gets even tougher when your company is just starting out and can't match the salaries that bigger players offer. The Zebra, the top car insurance search site in the US, overcame those challenges with an unorthodox approach that included easing up on technical requirements for particular roles, recruiting in under-utilized areas like Nigeria, and guaranteeing a phone screen to any candidate from an underrepresented background. As a result, The Zebra assembled a diverse group of engineers in one of the most competitive hiring environments in the country. Find out how their approach can help your scrappy startup put together a team you can be proud of.


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Takeaways

  1. How do you compete for top talent when your competitors have more resources?
  2. How can you turn diverse hiring practices into a virtuous circle?
  3. If you're building a product for everyone, how do you ensure you have a team that represents everyone?

Speakers

  • Meetesh Karia, Chief Technology Officer, The Zebra

Organizer

Meetesh Karia, Chief Technology Officer, The Zebra


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Solo
  • Track: Future Workplace
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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