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Peter Petrella Named President of TalentRise and Viaduct

Peter Petrella Named President of TalentRise and Viaduct

TalentRise and Viaduct announced today that Peter Petrella has been named President, effective October 1, 2024. As President,…

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The Chief of Staff Role: A Proven Pathway to Entrepreneurship and the C-Suite

The Chief of Staff Role: A Proven Pathway to Entrepreneurship and the C-Suite

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the Chief of Staff (CoS) role is gaining significant prominence. Once seen…

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Microcredentialing: What Jobseekers Should Know About This New Approach to Education

Microcredentialing: What Jobseekers Should Know About This New Approach to Education

In today’s rapidly changing job market, staying competitive requires continuous learning and skill development. Traditional degrees remain valuable,…

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7 Questions to Ask an Executive Recruiter

7 Questions to Ask an Executive Recruiter

Startups are always on the lookout for great leaders who can take their businesses to the next level….

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How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile: A Guide for Job Candidates

How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile: A Guide for Job Candidates

LinkedIn has become a cornerstone for professional networking and job searching. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an…

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7 Ways AI Can Improve DEI&B at Your Startup

7 Ways AI Can Improve DEI&B at Your Startup

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives have become essential for organizations of all sizes to drive innovation,…

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10 Questions Every Software Developer Should Ask in The Interview

10 Questions Every Software Developer Should Ask in The Interview

As the great Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” While this…

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6 Interview Questions to Ask a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Candidate

6 Interview Questions to Ask a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Candidate

A Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is an essential role, overseeing your organization’s marketing, branding, communications, and public relations…

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Navigating the Hiring Maze: Overcoming Startup Recruitment Challenges

Navigating the Hiring Maze: Overcoming Startup Recruitment Challenges

The startup world is not for the faint of heart. From securing funding to building a viable product,…

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Startups and Remote Work: The Keys to Creating a Productive, Collaborative Work Environment

Startups and Remote Work: The Keys to Creating a Productive, Collaborative Work Environment

Workers today want flexibility when it comes to where they work—which could give some startups an upper hand…

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How to Create a Parental Leave Policy for Your Startup

How to Create a Parental Leave Policy for Your Startup

Developing a maternity and paternity leave policy for your startup is crucial for attracting high-quality candidates and supporting…

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Startup Internships: 10 Tips to Get an Internship with a Growing Company

Startup Internships: 10 Tips to Get an Internship with a Growing Company

Interning with a startup can be a great opportunity for students, recent graduates, and people early on in…

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The Rise of Fractional Leadership: Is a Fractional Executive the Right Hire for Your Business?

The Rise of Fractional Leadership: Is a Fractional Executive the Right Hire for Your Business?

To fill critical gaps on their leadership teams, especially during times of transformational growth, more organizations are turning…

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How to Create an Effective Job Application Process for Your Startup

How to Create an Effective Job Application Process for Your Startup

Developing a job application process for your startup is crucial for attracting top talent and ensuring the right…

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State of Women Entrepreneurs

State of Women Entrepreneurs

Given that March is Women’s History Month and March 8 is International Women’s Day, we’re diving into the…

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Is your startup positioned to win top talent in 2024?

Is your startup positioned to win top talent in 2024?

2023 was a year of economic uncertainty and labor market cooling as “The Great Resignation” came to an…

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8 Startup Interview Questions to Ask Candidates

8 Startup Interview Questions to Ask Candidates

Startup life can be fast paced and high pressure, but for the right person, can provide unmatched opportunities…

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How to Create a Startup Company Culture That Values Diversity and Inclusion

How to Create a Startup Company Culture That Values Diversity and Inclusion

A growing body of research shows that diversity and inclusion can bolster a company’s bottom line through increased…

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How to Build a Successful Internship Program for Your Startup

How to Build a Successful Internship Program for Your Startup

Interns serve a critical role in many organizations but can be especially valuable for early-stage companies and startups….

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How to Find the Right Recruitment Agency for Your Startup

How to Find the Right Recruitment Agency for Your Startup

Finding the right people for your startup is key to setting up your organization for success, but finding…

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How to Write a Successful Job Posting

How to Write a Successful Job Posting

Job postings are critical for any company when it comes to attracting the right talent. But for startups,…

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Hiring Will Soon Be a Top Priority for 43North's Newest Cohort in 2024

Hiring Will Soon Be a Top Priority for 43North’s Newest Cohort in 2024

Five companies won $1 million investments on October 12th at the 43North—a Buffalo-based startup accelerator—ninth annual startup competition….

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Should You Include Assessments in Your Startup Hiring Process?

Should You Include Assessments in Your Startup Hiring Process?

The recruitment process in the early stages of a startup is a delicate balancing act. On the one…

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Creating an Effective Careers Page for Your Startup

Creating an Effective Careers Page for Your Startup

In January, the Wall Street Journal reported on the flood of employment scams that add insult to injury…

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Leveraging AI to Identify Skills Gaps at Your Startup

Leveraging AI to Identify Skills Gaps at Your Startup

One of the key factors determining a startup’s success is the skill set of its workforce. Identifying and…

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Introducing Perk Savvy: Exploring the Startup Perks Universe Part I: Unlimited PTO

Introducing Perk Savvy: Exploring the Startup Perks Universe Part I: Unlimited PTO

Beyond the buzz of tech disruptors lies a world of tantalizing benefits and perks that continue to redefine…

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Sourcing, Recruiting, and Retaining Startup Talent Using AI

Sourcing, Recruiting, and Retaining Startup Talent Using AI

The success of any startup, especially in its earliest stages, hinges on assembling a team of exceptional talent—individuals…

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Three Ways to Identify and Nurture Leaders on Your Startup Team

Three Ways to Identify and Nurture Leaders on Your Startup Team

The ability to identify and nurture leaders on your startup team is a crucial and invaluable differentiator for…

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5 Ways to Improve Team Communication at Your Startup

5 Ways to Improve Team Communication at Your Startup

Improving team communication is an ongoing, critical priority for every startup. Your team should be able to collaborate…

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Five Lessons You Will Learn Faster at a Startup

Five Lessons You Will Learn Faster at a Startup

If you are on the fence about taking a job at a startup or early in your career…

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The 7 Questions Every Startup Founder Should Be Able to Answer

The 7 Questions Every Startup Founder Should Be Able to Answer

As startup tools and resources become more accessible, the playing field continues to level. Around 305 million startups…

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Ways Startups Can Navigate Current Business Environment Trends

Ways Startups Can Navigate Current Business Environment Trends

The current economic climate presents unique challenges for startups, especially those in their early stages. Startups must be…

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Should You Hire Fractional Executives at Your Startup?

Should You Hire Fractional Executives at Your Startup?

In the startup arena, limited resources combined with dwindling capital can make it challenging to gain a competitive…

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6 Effective Leadership Strategies to Meet Startup Employee Needs and Expectations

6 Effective Leadership Strategies to Meet Startup Employee Needs and Expectations

So, you’re a leader at a startup. Let us start by saying this role is not for the…

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Are We Experiencing a Recession or a Resetting?

Are We Experiencing a Recession or a Resetting?

The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions that could lead to a recession in some industries. Chief Executive Officers…

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How to Showcase Your Skills During the Startup Interview Process

How to Showcase Your Skills During the Startup Interview Process

Accepting a job at a startup means you agree to shape and impact a company in its earliest…

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How To Avoid the Five Most Common Hiring Mistakes as a Startup

How To Avoid the Five Most Common Hiring Mistakes as a Startup

You may think it’s easy to reverse course after a hiring mistake at your startup. Simply terminate the…

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What Should Your Startup Outsource?

What Should Your Startup Outsource?

Founders and early startup employees know the feeling all too well. An exciting project or campaign begins to…

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How to Hire for a Startup: Three Key First Hires

How to Hire for a Startup: Three Key First Hires

If you’re reading this blog, you have probably reached the point in your founder journey when you’re ready…

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How to Create a Recession-Ready Talent Strategy

How to Create a Recession-Ready Talent Strategy

Economists put the chance of a recession in 2023 at 63 percent. In response, 72 percent of leaders…

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How to Recognize, Address, and Prevent Burnout at Your Startup

How to Recognize, Address, and Prevent Burnout at Your Startup

Burnout has become something of a buzzword over the course of the last few years. The term is…

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5 Ways to Strengthen Onboarding at Your Startup

5 Ways to Strengthen Onboarding at Your Startup

When it comes to onboarding for new team members, startups face a particular set of challenges: There are…

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The 5 Soft Skills You Need to Succeed in a Startup Environment

The 5 Soft Skills You Need to Succeed in a Startup Environment

When you think of a startup environment, there are a few images that might come to mind: A tiny…

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Viaduct’s Peter Petrella Discusses What Attracts Employees to Startup Companies

Viaduct’s Peter Petrella Discusses What Attracts Employees to Startup Companies

Viaduct’s Managing Director, Peter Petrella, was interviewed by the Buffalo News for an article titled, “Buffalo’s Startups Aren’t…

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Hiring Will Soon Be a Top Priority for 43North’s Newest Cohort

Hiring Will Soon Be a Top Priority for 43North’s Newest Cohort

Five companies won $1 million investments on October 20th at the 43North—a Buffalo-based startup accelerator—eighth annual startup competition….

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Five Essential Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Chief People Officer

Five Essential Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Chief People Officer

The Chief People Officer (CPO) may be a lesser-known C-suite position in many companies. Nevertheless, that does not…

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After Talking to a Recruiter Take These Four Steps

After Talking to a Recruiter Take These Four Steps

Whether you’re reentering the workforce after the pandemic or looking to leave your current position in search of…

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How to Simplify HR With an Employer of Record at Your Startup

How to Simplify HR With an Employer of Record at Your Startup

As a startup business leader, you already know how important HR functions are to the success of your…

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Viaduct and TalentRise unite to streamline service to startups and high-growth clients

Viaduct and TalentRise unite to streamline service to startups and high-growth clients

These two Aleron Group companies align to provide streamlined talent acquisition, executive search, and leadership coaching services to…

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Common Recruiting Scaleup Mistakes Made by Startups

Common Recruiting Scaleup Mistakes Made by Startups

If you’re a founder or recruiter at a growing startup organization you may be finding it challenging to…

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Collision 2022 Recap—The Largest Global Tech Event in Canada

Collision 2022 Recap—The Largest Global Tech Event in Canada

The Collision 2022 tech event in Toronto ON welcomed 35,000+ people from 130 countries. This represented 40 percent…

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Women at Tech Startups: Breaking Down the Barriers

Women at Tech Startups: Breaking Down the Barriers

Startup companies are historically known for being male-dominated. In 2021, just 12 percent of new unicorns (a privately…

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Meet the Team - Tom Hausler

Meet the Team – Tom Hausler

Long Story Short: Buffalo’s startup ecosystem is teeming with great opportunities for emerging businesses right here in Western…

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Pay Up or Lose Out: How Hiring A New Employee Is A Lot Like Buying A New Home

Pay Up or Lose Out: How Hiring A New Employee Is A Lot Like Buying A New Home

What are the perks of owning and operating an emerging business?  Getting a fresh start? Absolutely.  Moving to…

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3 Interview Questions to Ask Chief Growth Officer (CGO) Candidates

3 Interview Questions to Ask Chief Growth Officer (CGO) Candidates

A C-suite interview has a much different dynamic than a standard mid-level management interview. The stakes are higher…

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Hiring a Top Priority for 43North's Newest Cohort

Hiring a Top Priority for 43North’s Newest Cohort

In January, the winners of 43North’s seventh annual startup competition began to settle into their new workspaces inside…

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6 Ways to Attract and Hire Best-Fit Startup Talent

6 Ways to Attract and Hire Best-Fit Startup Talent

The demand for labor during today’s candidate-driven market is fierce and employers have had to adjust their hiring…

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10 Interview Questions to Ask Sales Executive Candidates

10 Interview Questions to Ask Sales Executive Candidates

Hiring a dedicated sales executive is a big step for a startup. Choosing the wrong candidate can keep…

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Building a Leadership Team for Startup Success

Building a Leadership Team for Startup Success

When you think of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, what comes to mind? You might think of people…

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What is Your Employer Value Proposition?

What is Your Employer Value Proposition?

Your employer value proposition is what you offer prospective employees when they ask, “What’s in it for me?”…

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Equity vs. Annual Salary: Which Should You Choose?

Equity vs. Annual Salary: Which Should You Choose?

In today’s candidate-driven labor market, job seekers have an important choice to make: do they prioritize a traditional…

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Pete Petrella Joins Board of Invest Buffalo Niagara

Pete Petrella Joins Board of Invest Buffalo Niagara

Pete Petrella, Managing Director at Viaduct—a proven provider of talent acquisition services for startups and emerging businesses—was recently…

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Top 10 Questions Candidates Can Ask During an Interview

Top 10 Questions Candidates Can Ask During an Interview

Asking questions to your prospective employer is a critical part of the interview process for any candidate. Not…

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How Businesses Can Improve Their Brand Awareness

How Businesses Can Improve Their Brand Awareness

For startups and emerging businesses, name recognition is almost always an initial hurdle to success. As your company…

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What Makes Working at a Startup Special?

What Makes Working at a Startup Special?

In recent years, working for startup companies has become an incredibly attractive employment destination for workers—both young and…

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The Evolution of Startup Job Titles

The Evolution of Startup Job Titles

It’s not uncommon for startups and emerging companies to disrupt the world around us with their innovative products…

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The Growth of Fintech Startups

The Growth of Fintech Startups

The growing wave of fintech startups is sweeping across the world with incredible speed. From the Americas, to…

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Why Now Is The Best Time to Switch to a Startup Job

Why Now Is The Best Time to Switch to a Startup Job

According to a report by Prudential Financial, about one in four Americans are preparing to search for new job…

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Video Job Interview Tips: Before, During, and After

Video Job Interview Tips: Before, During, and After

Have a virtual job interview coming up? We’ve got you covered! Here are some valuable tips to remember…

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8 Tips to Crush Your Next Job Interview

8 Tips to Crush Your Next Job Interview

Preparing for a big interview? Tom Hausler’s got your back. As a seasoned recruitment pro at Viaduct, he’s…

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Prince Harry Joined A Startup. Why You Should, Too

Prince Harry Joined A Startup. Why You Should, Too

If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you probably seen a lot of chatter surrounding the…

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Viaduct Unveils New Logo and Website

Viaduct Unveils New Logo and Website

Rebranding effort reflects Viaduct’s evolution and mission to help startups succeed. Viaduct, a leading provider of talent acquisition…

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How Startups Can Hire Talent Quickly

How Startups Can Hire Talent Quickly

One of the most pivotal challenges for any startup or high-growth company is finding and hiring the right…

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Effective Leadership in A Remote Workplace

Effective Leadership in A Remote Workplace

Are you craving some quality in-office interaction? Do you find yourself itching for a sense of workplace normalcy?…

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The Importance of Startup Equity

The Importance of Startup Equity

For entrepreneurs, making difficult decisions is almost second nature. From figuring out how to raise precious capital to…

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What Hiring Managers Are Looking for When Examining Your Resume

What Hiring Managers Are Looking for When Examining Your Resume

We all know that finding a new job can be strenuous and frustrating. But did you know that…

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7 Tips for End-Of-Year Job Search Success

7 Tips for End-Of-Year Job Search Success

As the weather starts to change and fall foliage begins to emerge, it’s clear that the end of…

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Working for a Startup vs. Corporation: Which Should You Choose?

Working for a Startup vs. Corporation: Which Should You Choose?

Don’t have a million-dollar idea to launch your own startup, but still interested in working for one? The…

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4 Tips for Getting Involved In A Startup

4 Tips for Getting Involved In A Startup

As many companies have finalized their moves to the Queen City in recent months, the Western New York startup community has continued to attract…

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8 Resources to Help Startups Move Forward

8 Resources to Help Startups Move Forward

The startup grind is unlike any other, and now that we’re facing a totally unprecedented global crisis, many…

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6 Ways Startups Can Stay Ahead of Disruption

6 Ways Startups Can Stay Ahead of Disruption

1. Overcommunicate. During times of unexpected crisis and other business surprises such as COVID-19, you must communicate as…

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