Since co-founding Hello Alice, a platform that helps entrepreneurs gain access to funding and education, more than seven years ago, Elizabeth Gore has had occasion to hire and interview hundreds of people, she says.
The platform has helped 1.5 million entrepreneurs and contributed $52 million in grants, says Gore, who was also the entrepreneur in residence at both the United Nations and Dell. She’s long been helping entrepreneurs in the U.S. and worldwide build their businesses and find success.
When it comes to hiring, Gore has one question she likes to ask: “What do you think we’re doing wrong at our company?” she says.
Here’s why.
‘How are you going to push our company goals?’
For Gore, it’s important to find people who are thinking big picture about Hello Alice’s success down the line.
“How are you going to push our company goals?” She says as an example of what she considers. “What innovation are …