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Glenn Nishimura Startup HR & Workplace Culture Expert
Toronto, Canada Area
Trusted people expert for founders and employees of some of the brightest startups and scale-ups across Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Some common challenges I can you help you with include:
• Co-founder issues: can't find the ideal one? repeated miscommunication? constantly butting heads? You have to be in sync or else it's a waste of time, energy and money.
• Building a team: who’s the right fit? what roles do you need and when? how do you attract 'A' players on a budget? If you’re hiring based solely on skills, or because someone’s likeable, that’s not a good sign.
• Building a resilient and scalable culture: forget free food and bringing your dog to work (although they’re both cool to have). Your culture runs much deeper than that. It’s your startup’s immune…
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Startup Consulting
Lean Startups
Team Building
Company Culture
Early-stage Startups
Employee Hiring
Human Resources
Employee Engagement
Employee Relations
Member since July 2013
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GN$4.17/min per minute(25)Build and Optimize Your Startup’s Teams, Culture, and People OpsGlenn Nishimura • Toronto, Canada AreaCreated 5 years ago in Business / Getting StartedGetting your startup's growth right is really hard. Especially when it comes to people. From ongoing co-founder disputes to hiring the wrong people for the wrong price at the wrong time, it can all go sideways in a hurry. I know, I’ve pretty much seen it all. I’ve helped dozens of startups like yours to successfully double, triple, and quadruple their teams; reduce that dreaded turnover by up to 65%; and improved overall employee engagement by up to 75%. One Silicon Valley client of mine achieved over 150% growth in one year and was named one of America’s Most Promising Companies by Forbes. Let me help you to build a startup that you, your cofounders, your team, and your investors, can be proud of.Glenn Nishimura Toronto, Canada Area(25)
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GN$4.17/min per minute(25)Feeling Lost or Frustrated Working for a Startup?Glenn Nishimura • Toronto, Canada AreaCreated 2 years ago in Business / Getting StartedDoes your job change all the time? Do you feel your cofounders don’t appreciate you or your work? Are you in the dark about how your company is doing? Welcome to working life at a startup. Yeah, you probably could have been employee #52,833 at some multinational Fortune 500 company, but that would have been Dullsville. Instead, you succumbed to the excitement, allure and cool factor of working at a startup that might, just might, be the next Amazon, Meta, or Shopify. But lately, does something feel… off? Don’t feel jazzed to go into work anymore? Check. Bitching about people and the company more than you used to? Check. Worried that you might be unemployed next week? Check again. Let me help. I’m an HR advisor to fast growing startups all over the world. I know how they think and how they act. And no matter what country they’re in or what language they speak, the truth is, many of them suck when it comes to hiring and leading people (you may have noticed that). So if you feel your company isn’t putting you first, then let’s talk. Because I will.Glenn Nishimura Toronto, Canada Area(25)
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Glenn was super nice and easy to talk to; shared a lot of helpful and useful information, took the time to ask the questions to better understand what we're trying to do, and provided some useful insights for the product that we're working on. He has a strong expertise at the intersection of HR and startups / scaleups which was very helpful for us.
Source: Clarity Dusan Jankovic Jul 12, 2022CK
Glenn's advice was extremely valuable. I look forward to applying his recommendations with my future team. It's so great to be able to speak to someone with Glenn's experience in team building, hiring methods and much more during my startup phase. Speaking to Glenn is hands down worth the investment.
Source: Clarity Chris Kanuck Mar 8, 2022ML
Terrific.
Thank you.
Source: Clarity Mike Luscinski Aug 27, 2021SB
I loved the call with Glenn, got lots of great ideas! Will definitely hop on a call again!
Source: Clarity sem buitelaar Oct 5, 2020LM
Thanks again for a great call! Glenn helped me think through some employee compensation issues. Thanks!
Source: Clarity Lindsay McMahon Jul 3, 2019DV
Glenn helped me understand how I could solve a problem as an employee within a company that is facing culture challenges. He processed a LOT of information and suggested recommendations in a very short call. I'm impressed.
Source: Clarity Daniel Vianna Jan 26, 2018LM
Glenn gave me some important ideas and things to keep in mind. I now feel well prepared to enter into a meeting with my employees regarding a new incentive plan. Thanks Glenn!
Source: Clarity Lindsay McMahon Jan 8, 2018AD
Glenn was very knowledgeable around the start-up space and HR needs and wants of new hires. Will be calling back in the future. Thanks, Glenn!
Source: Clarity Andrew D Thompson Jun 27, 2017EP
Very helpful. Understands this space well.
Source: Clarity Eric Preisz Jun 13, 2017AP
Startup Consulting
Lean Startups
Team Building
Company Culture
Early-stage Startups
Employee Hiring
Human Resources
Employee Engagement
Employee Relations
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