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BreakOut

By: Jake Gorgol
  • Summary

  • Want to steal the tech industry's best hiring practices? Tune into BreakOut - a show aimed at cutting through the hiring noise. Once a week, Gareth Webb, founder and CEO of OutScout, shares his 15 years of experience in the technology hiring space, breaks down best practices, and taps into the minds of other industry leaders so you can ensure your business makes the right critical hires, the right way.
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Episodes
  • Ep 35 | Scout this: Engineering Manager @ Growth Stage LegalTech Startup
    Oct 3 2023

    In this episode of Breakout's mini-series, "Scout This," Gareth and Jake dive into a company's open position for an engineering manager. They discuss the importance of understanding the current problems and future goals of the business, as well as effectively communicating these to potential candidates. The hosts also touch on the market's improvement and the need to build teams confidently. Tune in to gain insights on best practices for hiring and building successful teams.


    [00:02:00] AI-powered legal tech company.

    [00:04:11] Technology for justice and equality.

    [00:09:21] Data-heavy generative AI infrastructure.

    [00:12:08] Open roles and team information.

    [00:17:29] Years in company and qualifications.

    [00:22:23] A well-constrained search.



    Listen to the Breakout Podcast: Apple|Spotify

    Let us know what else you’d like to hear & see covered: contact@outscout.io


    Connect with Gareth - LinkedIn

    Connect with Jake - LinkedIn 


    See how OutScout can help you smash your hiring goals - https://www.outscout.io/



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    25 mins
  • 34 | Scout this - Senior Product Manager @ Series B AI Healthtech
    Aug 29 2023

    In this episode of Breakout, Gareth Webb and Jake Gorgol discuss the importance of considering years in the current company when evaluating potential candidates. He shares his approach of looking at candidates who have been with their company for two or more years, narrowing down the pool to 144 individuals. Gareth then dives into a specific job opening for a senior product manager position at Mendel AI, a company focused on using AI to parse complex patient data. They provide insights into the company's recent funding and expansion plans. Tune in to get valuable tips on building teams more confidently in the early growth stages of a company.


    [00:00:53] Scouting Potential Product Managers

    [00:05:39] Complex healthcare data experience.

    [00:08:00] In-office work limitations.

    [00:09:43] Remote work and top talent.

    [00:14:44] Senior PMs at data-heavy companies.

    [00:17:27] Hiring for niche healthcare data.



    Listen to the Breakout Podcast: Apple|Spotify

    Let us know what else you’d like to hear & see covered: contact@outscout.io


    Connect with Gareth - LinkedIn

    Connect with Jake - LinkedIn 


    See how OutScout can help you smash your hiring goals - https://www.outscout.io/


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    19 mins
  • 33 | Scout this - Head of Design @ Series A Ed-Tech
    Aug 15 2023

    In this episode of Breakout Podcast on their 2nd Mini Series of Scout this. Jake Gorgol and Gareth Webb discuss the challenges of hiring designers and shared strategies for attracting top talent. Gareth emphasizes the importance of not limiting candidates based on specific experience but considering a range of skills and backgrounds.


    This episode also highlights the value of consistency in hiring practices. Tune in to gain insights on building teams confidently in early and growth-stage companies.



    [00:03:58] Low volume of applicants.

    [00:06:32] Lead the design strategy.

    [00:09:19] Addressing compensation and job requirements.

    [00:15:01] A good profile for targeting.

    [00:15:41] Inconsistency in sourcing methodology.

    [00:20:46] A focused list.

    [00:23:02] tips for average LinkedIn Users

    Listen to the Breakout Podcast: Apple|Spotify

    Let us know what else you’d like to hear & see covered: contact@outscout.io


    Connect with Gareth - LinkedIn

    Connect with Jake - LinkedIn 


    See how OutScout can help you smash your hiring goals - https://www.outscout.io/


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    24 mins

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