
Sep 17, 5:00 – 8:00 PM (UTC)
Halkin - 1-2 Paris Garden, 1-2 Paris Garden, Greater London, SE1 8ND
A candid conversation on building, hiring, and keeping the teams that power startup growth
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The Talent Advantage: Hiring and Retaining Teams That Grow
Building a great company means building a great team - but knowing who to hire, when to hire and how to keep the right people becomes increasingly complex as a startup grows.
Join us for a candid conversation on the people decisions that shape startup growth. We’ll explore how founders can attract and compete for great talent, avoid common hiring mistakes, and the tools that help build teams to scale and retain the people who make the biggest difference.
Howard Kennedy
Employment Lawyer
Founder
Pynea
Startup Grind London
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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