ElevenLabs exec says he warns candidates about 'huge amount of hours'
An ElevenLabs VP warns job candidates about the demanding workload and high expectations at the AI voice cloning startup.Summary
Carles Reina, the VP of Sales at ElevenLabs, revealed on the '20VC' podcast that he proactively warns candidates about the intense work environment before extending job offers. He explains that ElevenLabs has “extremely high expectations” and requires “full commitment,” necessitating a “huge amount of hours.” Reina believes this upfront honesty filters for candidates who are truly prepared for the challenge and has resulted in lower staff turnover. He also discussed the company’s rigorous sales quotas – a $2 million quota for a $100,000 salary – and expressed concern that rapid team expansion could dilute the company culture. This approach to talent acquisition mirrors that of other European startups, like Legora, which prioritize finding ‘missionaries’ rather than ‘mercenaries’ to foster a dedicated workforce. ElevenLabs, valued at $11 billion after a $500 million Series D round, is currently expanding its sales team and navigating the challenges of scaling while maintaining its demanding yet effective culture.
(Source：Headtopics)
