530: Hiring the Right Tech Talent and Finding the Right Team with 10X Management Founder Michael Solomon

Michael Solomon is an established entrepreneur and the founder of 10x Management ( the premier tech talent agency), Brick Wall Management, Musicians On Call and The Kristen Ann Carr Fund. He remains a sought-after voice in the business technology world and makes frequent appearances on Bloomberg Television, MSNBC, and BBC.

He's here to talk about hiring the right team and how his musician skills also apply to building and selling software.

Quotes:                                                                                                                                   

“If you blame other people for the situation you're in, then you have no power to be able to change it.” – Michael Solomon

“Every day, you're getting new data, and if you don't fear it and can just take it in as data, the opportunities are there. You just see them.” - Michael Solomon

“The real value of having someone very experienced is that what they accomplish in an hour is very different from what someone less experienced accomplishes in an hour.” - Michael Solomon

Takeaways:

02:22 High-priced tech talent can be more cost-effective when they complete work faster and more efficiently.

05:53 Being open to new data and avoiding fear can help uncover unexpected business opportunities.

17:35 Successful entrepreneurs recognize pain points and see opportunities where others see problems.

20:56 Companies should focus on understanding individual employee needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach to job offers.

24:30 Technical skills alone aren't enough; communication and business understanding are crucial for top-tier talent.

Resources

• 10X Management (Website)

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Filed in: Archive 3: 2018-2020 • Interview • Podcast