Attracting the right EIRs 👷

Strategies and insights from our Studio

Author

Michael van Lier
August 21, 2023

As you know, attracting the right talent is crucial to building a foundation for a successful venture in a studio setting. When we look for potential entrepreneurs in residence we look for their dreams, expertise and hunger for success. They're not just contributors, they're stakeholders, thought leaders, and innovators who drive the momentum of our venture building efforts. This all starts with the magic of attraction 🔮

In our latest newsletter, we'll explore the ins and outs of attracting EIRs to our studio. We'll share hard-won wisdom, lessons learned, and proven tactics that will help us supercharge our community and create an environment that EIRs can't resist.

From our universe 🪐

On the studio side 🌌

  • We've got something exciting coming your way: It's time for the third edition of the Builders Investor House. 🚀 Builders Investor House isn't just an event — it's a launchpad for angel investors to refine their expertise, stay ahead of industry trends, and collaborate to solve real-world business challenges. Prepare for take-off and sign up for the event here.

  • Jeroen Spitaels shares his journey as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Builders and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Jeroen's article is full of insights on market validation, pivoting, and staying resilient. It's a must-read for any founder navigating the ups and downs of venture building. Read it here.

At our ventures 🚀

  • Over at Obeyo, we launched a success story with Swedish co-living operator 20-30. Instead of trying to keep track of countless apps and systems, they now have one digital meeting point: The Obeyo App. Divya Kasarabada, 20-30’s Community Manager, sums it up: "These things do make a difference when it comes to the experience and human connection." Check out the latest story here.

  • At our ventures we believe in the philosophy building software together with the people that use it. As Obeyo is building in public, we're sharing our future plans in this public roadmap. Make sure to find it here.

  • Since its launch on May 1st, Noon has been making waves in the workplace well-being sector. Integrating effortlessly with Slack, Noon prompts a daily reflection, targeting the stressors that professionals face. The outcome? A 75% daily engagement rate and insights to improve team well-being. Read more about the journey so far here.

  • Hearing back from the users is what makes us feeling proud. Roel Schatorjé, founder of Moyu, shared some feedback that matches our identity really well 🤝. “With half of our team working remotely from across the globe, it's giving us a pulse on our team’s well-being.”

What we’re following 👀

  • This month, I stumbled upon an interesting read. It reveals a venture capitalist's wariness towards funding second-time founders who hit it big on their first try. It might sound counterintuitive, but the article digs deep into the illusion of success and the unforeseen pitfalls of early triumphs. Read more here.

Come build with us 🧑‍💻

We are actively on the search for a Co-founder in Future of work and living Also, we are looking for a Content Specialist to join our team to be the driving force behind our content and content strategies. On top of that, there is also a spot for an Office Manager Intern.

Are you interested, or do you know someone who could be a fit? Let me know, or apply directly through the links.

Forward, always,

Michael van Lier
Managing Director at Builders