Hiring for startups and scaleups from a VC perspective.

Happy Friday! Welcome to #TalentAgnostic, Gigstart's weekly newsletter where we bring together experts from across the science and technology sector to share advice on how to build an enduring company and culture. Let's dive into this week's top tips:

Considering the rise of remote work, sky-high property prices in major cities such as London, this week we looked at whether people within the technology sector would be willing to relocate to up and coming regional tech hubs like Bristol and Manchester.

Our data shows that professionals still prefer living in and around the capital, with 62% of professionals preferring the lure of big city life. This is something we'll be keeping our eyes on as we're expecting it to change in the coming years. We'd love to hear your opinion on the topic; what would it take for you to relocate?

Last week, I sat down with Shahryar Barati, who after beginning his career in the corporate world at JPMorgan Chase & Co., had the unique opportunity to become a commercial leader at Capital Pilot, where he managed Autopilot VC, the UK’s first automated VC fund.?He now runs Project Ventures which helps founders and VCs with fundraising and deal sourcing.

If you're a founder or an aspiring VC this isn't one to miss! We discussed hiring from a VC perspective, including the recruitment challenges faced by their portfolio companies and how VCs are increasingly hiring candidates with a background in startups/scaleups, as opposed to traditional corporate routes such as investment banking.

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