Purple Gold Partners

This past Sunday was a day of growth for our L.A.U.N.C.H for Life young men! Our Graduate Program participants began their Capstone Project with a woodworking lesson at AMERICAN LEGION POST 354. They learned about wood species, tools, safety practices, and got hands-on experience with sanders, circular saws, and routers - skills they'll use for their build projects in May. Meanwhile, our Junior Program stepped into the world of improv with RVA Comedy at Coalition Theater in Richmond. They explored the fundamentals of improvisation while building creativity, teamwork, and compassion. We're grateful to American Legion Post 354 and Coalition Theater for their support in providing these transformative experiences for our young men. #MentorshipMatters #LAUNCH4Life #mentoring #community #youthempowerment

The recruitment world’s caught in a trap .... Bots and AI fire off soulless applications. Quota-driven agencies hired by companies overuse automation, represent company brands poorly, treat candidates like numbers, and spray resumes to win the fee race. Company recruiters are overwhelmed by 3-4x volume for every role, left to keyword search to narrow the funnel. It's a volume game that often misses the mark. Candidate experience suffers. Great talent slips through the cracks. We hear and see it daily. We try to flip the script for our clients and candidates. We’re not here to flood your inbox with mismatches. We’re here to listen, strategize, and deliver the right people for the right roles. Humanity over hype - every time. #executivesearch #cio #fintech #qsr #talent .... ?? Every placement still feeds 2,500 families and bolsters our nonprofit partners. ?? Follow me for unfiltered takes on talent and leadership, or let’s talk about landing your next Technology, Product, or Data/AI leader.

Hanging out in The West Wing today at InnoVAte, serving up free career and resume input like hot cakes. No, not in DC. Just outside Richmond, but still surrounded by former Presidents. Stop by if I can help out representing Purple Gold Partners. Agile Richmond #jobsearch #executivesearch #sponsor #resume #career

Today, Purple Gold Partners celebrates 3 years strong! Typical recruitment firms chase volume - we continue to chase purpose. Weathering a challenging talent market, I’m proud of how we’ve stayed authentic while connecting standout talent to roles that transform companies. This year, we’ve driven impact across industries - from restaurants/QSR to banking, and transportation. We even led a C-level search for a top firm in Africa (stay tuned for that story). I’m deeply grateful to my partner Todd Cornell for the leadership and heart he pours into our journey, our families, our advisory board for their counsel, and our community partners for their relentless work lifting those in need. Grateful every day. ?? Every placement still feeds 2,500 families and bolsters our nonprofit partners. ...... ?? Follow me for unfiltered takes on talent and leadership, or let’s talk about landing your next Technology, Product, or Data/AI leader. #executivesearch #talent #cio #tech #product #AI #qsr #banking

Young men are in crisis: 4x the suicide rates of women, widening education gaps, lives cut short. I took some time away from Purple Gold Partners and brought this urgency to the #NationalMentoringSummit with David Crisafi, LMHP-R in late January, while representing our amazing little organization - L.A.U.N.C.H for Life. We had a packed room (fire code violation!), proving how critical this topic is, why positive role models are essential, and how LAUNCH is moving the needle in our small way. Without positive role models, negative ones take over, often with tragic results. #Youcantbewhatyoucantsee We also spent time on Capitol Hill with Congress advocating to protect federal funding for youth mentoring programs like LAUNCH. That funding that many programs have counted on for years is uncertain. Lives depend on programs like LAUNCH that save lives and build futures. My ask: mentor, volunteer, support LAUNCH or programs like it in your communities, join a board, and/or advocate for our youth (young men and women). They need it now more than ever. ??? Step up now. ?? #mentoring #mentoringmatters #youthempowerment #suicide

?? RTN Welcomes Our Newest Consultant Member: Purple Gold Partners?? With a mission that’s all about impactful leadership and community, Purple Gold Partners delivers top-tier executive talent to the restaurant, hospitality, and retail industries. ?? Fun fact: For every successful search, they donate 2,500 meals to fight food insecurity. Talk about leadership that makes a difference! ??? Take a moment to learn more about them ??https://lnkd.in/g6wY7gsp Thank you to Ken Jordan and Todd Cornell for your leadership and for joining the RTN community! We're excited to have your expertise on board as we continue to evolve and innovate together. Welcome aboard, Purple Gold Partners! We look forward to the incredible impact we’ll make together. ?? #RTN #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #Leadership #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #CommunityImpact Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Katherine Ware Hospitality Technology

Nice to see our prior insights on cross-industry talent innovation in QSR (Quick-Service Restaurants) validated by GoTo Foods CEO, Jim Holthouser. ?? "Where you get the magic is when you take the people who come from outside, with fresh ideas, they've seen different things, and you marry that up with the expertise of a QSR company." Almost all of our leadership hires into strong QSR brands, including our work with GoTo Foods, have infused external talent. GoTo Foods is doing it right. Our article from last year is in the comments below. We cover: ?? Why traditional hiring approaches are failing QSR brands ?? How cross-industry expertise creates competitive advantage ?? The specific value that fintech and retail leaders bring to restaurant tech #QSRInnovation #DigitalTransformation #TalentStrategy #RestaurantTech ........ ?? Follow me for straight talk on talent strategies and leadership practices, or connect to discuss finding your next Technology, Product, or Data/AI leader. Every placement feeds 2,500 families fighting food insecurity.