Ep 11 – (PART 2) The Tech-Driven Journey of Serial Entrepreneur Dan McGuire

Recruitment Transactions International (RTI) is the first global matching platform for buyers, investors, and sellers in the recruitment and staffing industry.  For our 11th podcast, RTI Managing Partner Simon Childs talks to highly successful entrepreneur Dan McGuire to highlight his remarkable transition from recruiter to HR tech entrepreneur, his role in various tech-driven businesses, and his ongoing journey as a serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and coach.

IIn Part 2 of this two-part series, Dan talks about his experience in starting Cube19 after the sale of Broadbean Technology.   He shares his experience securing funding for Cube19, its ten-year journey leading to its exit, and why Bullhorn was the right fit for Cube19. He also discusses his role as SVP Analytics at Bullhorn and why he eventually left. 

Dan also discusses his current involvements with Ebsta, SAAS Academy, and Recruiter Insider, the technology it offers, and gives general advice to anyone considering starting an HR tech product.

Key Talking Points:

[00:21] Starting Cube19 after the sale of Broadbean Technology.

[03:56] How Cube19 was funded.  What were the investors betting their money on — the product or the fact that they believed in the founder?

[12:35] The ten-year journey of growing Cube19 into a profitable and fast-growing business. Highs and lows and how Dan’s obsession with data and metrics paid off.

[16:56] Selling to Bullhorn and why Bullhorn was the right fit for Cube19.

[19:37] How they sold the idea internally to stakeholders and employees.  

[25:28] Post-integration attrition and challenges. 

[26:15] Assuming his new role as SVP Analytics at Bullhorn and why he eventually left. 

[28:06] Current involvements with Ebsta, SAAS Academy, and Recruiter Insider.

[28:06] Dan’s advice to anyone considering starting an HR tech product or investing in one.

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Watch the Highlights: Advice to anyone considering starting an HR tech product or investing in one (3 minutes)