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Recruiting C-level talent for KWOTA

Headhunting C-level talent for a greentech start-up

KWOTA is a company with a mission to accelerate material reuse for a carbon-neutral future, with the ultimate goal of reducing environmental impact.

Candidates hired:

– Marketing Lead
– Chief Technology Officer
– Chief Product Officer

 
 
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The story

 
Founded in 2021 by Rain Vääna and Argo Rannamets, KWOTA is a carbon credits marketplace that creates and sells carbon credits based on real emission reductions, which are effective and measurable immediately.
 
Their solution is a win-win for environmentally conscious companies and production businesses, who can repurpose their waste stream and reduce their impact on the environment. KWOTA aims to be the most compelling carbon savings company by driving real impact, embracing responsibility, and putting the environment first in all their decisions and actions.
 

SaaS (Greentech)

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kwota.com

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The challenge

Finding C-level talent in the early stage

The biggest challenge for recruiting at KWOTA has been finding C-level and top-management individuals who are passionate about sustainability, willing to go the extra mile build the team from the ground up.
 
"We've been surprised by TalentHub's personalized approach and ability to seek quick and selective solutions. We'd recommend TalentHub to early-stage start-ups because they have the knowledge and experience in hiring the first key people."
Rain Vääna
Rain Vääna
Founder, KWOTA

Hiring process

1. Screening Call

Topics covered in this 45-minute call: Introducing the candidate to KWOTA Painting an authentic picture of the opportunity

2. Case Study

Depending on the role, the candidate will receive a case study, which aims to assess their technical skills.

3. Q&A with Co-Founder

Feedback about the assessment using situational and behavioral interview questions.

4. Meeting with Co-Founder

Before making the offer, the candidate will have a chance to meet with KWOTA’s both co-founders.

5. Making an Offer

The final step includes making an offer to the selected candidate(s).

The results

#1 Openness to feedback

KWOTA has shown a strong openness to feedback and a willingness to try new recruitment approaches. They have been receptive to input and suggestions from candidates and recruiters alike, and have been proactive in seeking out new and innovative ways to find the best talent.

#2 Strong partnership and trust

TalentHub and KWOTA have developed a strong level of mutual trust in the partnership. This enables effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, leading to successful hires.
 

#3 A simple hiring process

We’ve achieved the best outcomes without overcomplicating the hiring process. A lean candidate experience has resulted in us hiring multiple C-level people for the company.
 
"We've been surprised by TalentHub's personalized approach and ability to seek quick and selective solutions. We'd recommend TalentHub to early-stage start-ups because they have the knowledge and experience in hiring the first key people."
Rain Vääna
Rain Vääna
Founder, KWOTA

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Piret Ulm

Piret Ulm

Partner Lead/Recruitment Partner
piret@talenthub.ee

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