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SXSW 2025: A Whirlwind of Innovation, Insights, and Impact ?? Another SXSW in the books. Full of energy, inspiration, and meaningful conversations! Amy (Wolcott) York was on the ground soaking up insights from founders, funders, and industry leaders shaping the future of entrepreneurship. Here are some highlights: Investing in Her Panel at Chicago Day Midwest House Powerful discussion on the realities of raising capital with a focus on breaking barriers and the role of female founders and investors in innovation. Key takeaway: Funding is back in full force with more deals in Q1 than all of last year! Choose an accelerator that can funnel you into the right VC, keeping in mind angel funding, and thinking about friends and family that can invest too! Panelists: Aishwarya Balaji, Delisa Harper, Juliette Richert, Tessa Flippin Moderator: Emily Steele Founded in Texas Female Founder Pitch and Brunch Founders pitched, received investor feedback, and connected with a supportive community over brunch. Key takeaway: Events for women-led startups like this can be game-changers! Radical candor put into full effect, along with support from peers can go a long way in refining your pitch and eventually getting funding. Orgs involved: HearstLab, Project W, The Artemis Fund , Brown Advisory Build Your Village Networking Event This event focused on community, intentional networking, collaboration, and strategic fractional talent in the startup ecosystem. Key takeaway: “Give to give, not to take”! Adding value while networking can create meaningful relationships and high ROI experiences. Panelists:: Lidija Newman, Chris Palmisano, Joel Granoff, Andrew Abraham, Moderators: Ashley Grace Jefferson, MBA, Patty Lopez Hosted by: Ashley Jefferson, Patty Lopez, Vanessa Gutierrez, Geri Murphy, Amy York SXSW proved once again that when founders, funders, and thought leaders come together, incredible things happen. What were some of your top SXSW learnings? Until next year! #SXSW #leadership #founder #entrepreneur #growth #funding #networking #femalefounder #womenleaders #panel

Here’s a snapshot into the Female Leaders Of Austin event at SXSW that our very own Amy (Wolcott) York co-hosted. A nice reminder that community is everything! #SXSW #femalefounded #femalefounders #inspired #riseup #leadership #founder #events #creativity #community #austin

The tech layoff wave has been tough... Recently, companies like Hewlett-Packard and Autodesk have made headlines for slashing workforces in response to tightening economic conditions. These are not isolated events; companies are adapting to shifting market demands and adjusting their budgets. Listen, most of us have been there! If you've recently been affected, here's how to navigate this challenging time: Acknowledge your feelings: We really want to express how normal it is to feel upset, frustrated, or uncertain! Truly take the time you need to process. The more desperate or scared you feel the more it will come across in your communication! Use it as an opportunity: This can be a great time to explore new roles, companies, or even industries you might not have considered before. You can also use this as a way to learn a new skill – maybe something you’ve been wanting to learn but haven’t had the chance to. Update your resume & LinkedIn: This one seems like a no brainer, but really make sure your experience and skills are front and center. Tailor them to highlight your impact, especially if you're looking to switch sectors. This is a great way to start sharing your narrative in a passive way! Leverage your network: There’s never been a better time to connect with others! Reach out to peers, mentors, former colleagues and new people who are working at the companies you want to work for. Let them know you’re in the market and be open to conversations, even casual ones, about new opportunities. Embrace resilience: It’s tough, but many people have come out the other side stronger and found even better opportunities after a layoff. Your next role might be just around the corner! Journal, walk, do whatever you can to embrace this new chapter. Layoffs are a harsh reminder that things can change quickly. But remember, your experience and skills are valuable, and the right opportunity will come. Check out the articles in the comment section for more information! #gethired #layoffs #jobsearch #network #resilience #newopportunities

Here are some of the biggest questions from the last few Katy’s Office Hours: Jobseeker Q&A events and Katy Stover Fox's best advice for tackling them. FYI, these sessions are now moving to a bi-monthly schedule. Looking to keep the momentum going? RSVP for April’s event here: https://lnkd.in/gTDsfdiB #JobSearch #CareerTips #Networking #QandA #tips #themoreyouknow #gethired

There’s nothing better than seeing businesses investing in their people again! We’ve had multiple new clients come on board recently, and it’s a great sign that the market is picking up. Thank you to Tellen, Aware Health, ShipPlug, and Throne Labs for becoming new HP partners. We are so grateful to get to work with you and your teams! #Hiring #Recruitment #Growth #newclient #partnership #marketrends

OPEN ROLES? ?? Ready for a new opportunity? We’ve got some exciting positions open now. ?? Product Marketing - Throne Labs - High growth Series A startup on a mission to expand access to clean and delightful bathrooms. First marketing hire to lay the foundation on content, data, brand, performance, and growth. ?? Product Manager - ShipPlug - First PM hire to oversee product development strategy to deliver cutting-edge shipping solutions. ?? Account Executive - Seed stage cyber AI startup - No longer do you need humans glued to a screen scanning for vulnerabilities and rogue accounts. This early stage startup is growing rapidly, is led by a leader who has successfully grown and sold a startup, and we're already seeing product market fit. Come be their first sales person and get in on the ground early. ?? Account Executive - Concept3D Inc. - AE selling into Higher Ed admissions / enrollment departments. Must be strong at prospecting, discovery, and comfortable navigating long sales cycles. ?? Senior Recruiter - Roboflow - Come be the first talent person at Roboflow who just raised their Series B and is poised to grow by 60-80 people before EOY. ?? Social Media Manager - NurseHub - Passionate about nursing? Nursehub is on a mission to end America’s nursing shortage. Join as the first Social Media Manager to develop and execute NurseHub’s social media strategy. Check them out these roles and more here: https://lnkd.in/gYfRzsYh This is your sign to take the next step. Know someone who would be perfect? Tag them in the comments! #MondayMotivation #Hiring #CareerGrowth #Leadership #openroles #gethired #motivationalmonday

?? Exciting News! We’re thrilled to welcome Nicole Umphress as the newest member of our team! Nicole brings a wealth of experience in recruiting, career coaching, and startup operations, with a track record of building onboarding and training programs at IBM and beyond. She’s no stranger to fast-moving environments and knows exactly how to bring structure and efficiency to growing teams. She’s also no stranger to Katy Stover Fox, our Founder and CEO. The two of them worked side by side at General Assembly, where Nicole was the powerhouse behind making big ideas happen! So when the opportunity came up, there was no doubt that she was the perfect fit. Nicole has hit the ground running, and we couldn’t be more excited for everything she’ll bring to this role. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! ???? #welcometotheteam #newteammembers #newhire #DreamTeam

Fierce. Fearless. Unstoppable. Today, on Fierce Female Friday and Employee Appreciation Day, we are celebrating the powerhouse women who make HigherPeople what it is. At HigherPeople, we know that great work happens because of great people. Our team is filled with strong, independent women who drive impact, lead with heart, and lift each other up every step of the way. ?? Katy Stover Fox – Visionary leader and fearless founder ?? Jackie Gove – Master of recruitment strategy and relationship building ?? Julia Lee – Connecting top talent with the right opportunities ?? Nikki Adamson – Championing candidates and making hiring magic happen ?? Daniella Espino, MSHRM – A recruiter who truly gets people ?? Amy (Wolcott) York – Finding the best and brightest every day ?? Haley Margolin – The creative force behind our brand As we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day today and International Women’s Day tomorrow, we recognize that the success of HigherPeople is built by the incredible women who show up every day with passion, resilience, and purpose. This team is not just building careers. They are shaping the future of hiring and paving the way for more women to thrive in this industry. Today and every day, we celebrate you! #EmployeeAppreciationDay #FierceFemaleFriday #HigherPeople #DreamTeam #InternationalWomensDay #WomenWhoLead #iwd2025 #leadership

Bittersweet indeed. Our beloved Head of Operations, Alex Nelson, is leaving the company. We couldn’t let Alex Nelson’s last day pass without highlighting just how much she’s done for HigherPeople! Alex helped build this company from the ground up. She put together every process we have, from recruiting and onboarding to payroll, taxes, and everything in between. She created our company handbook, organized multiple offsite retreats, managed all employee and client transitions, and helped grow our team of eight powerhouses...all while being an incredible manager, problem solver, and overall force of nature. Alex has boundless patience and is always solution-oriented. She's the most fun and the most real person. Trust us, we could go on and on! While we’ll miss her more than we can articulate, we are so proud of her for taking this time to care for herself and her family. Join us in thanking Alex for everything she’s built and reminding her (loudly) just how amazing she is! ?? We look forward to sharing more about the incredible person we found in her stead, stay tuned!

A few talent and leadership hills we’ll gladly die on… ??? Hiring for “culture fit” is outdated. We hire for culture add and personality fit – diverse perspectives drive better results. ??? Ghosting candidates is never okay!? A simple update (even if it’s a "no") goes a long way in showing respect. ??? Great talent doesn’t wait. If your hiring process drags on and on, you’re losing top candidates to companies that move faster. ??? Leadership isn’t about titles. The best leaders empower, listen, and invest in their people, regardless of their position. ??? Parenthood is a leadership superpower. Adaptability, multitasking, and resilience? Sounds like executive skills to us. Did we tell you about our upcoming event? Join us on March 27th at 12P PT! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gm7ccuiH ? ??? Retention over replacement. You can’t out-recruit a broken company culture. Hiring is more expensive than keeping great employees, so investing in retention is your best fiscal move! What’s a hiring, talent, or leadership hill you’d die on? Drop yours below! #Recruiting #Talent #Leadership #HiringTruths #hillstodieon