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 the impact on the environment.
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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)
Industry
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.
Hiring process
Screening Call
Topics covered in this 45-minute call:
Introducing the candidate to KWOTA
Painting an authentic picture of the opportunity
Case Study
Depending on the role, the candidate will receive a case study, which aims to assess their technical skills.
Q&A with Co-Founder
Feedback about the assessment
Situational and behavioral interview questions
Meeting with Co-Founder
Before making the offer, the candidate will have a chance to meet with KWOTA’s both co-founders.
Making an Offer
The final step includes making an offer to the selected candidate(s).
Relying on our network
The focus of this recruitment project has been to hunt down top talent in the Estonian market.
We’ve relied heavily on our network and talent pool to find suitable candidates for the CTO and CPO role, to whom KWOTA made offers to.
Candidates hired:
Marketing Lead
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Product Officer
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.
In need of new talent? Book a free consultation with us today.
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