Deep-Dive Session: Talent

Attract, Inspire, Retain: The Talent Trifecta

In today’s hyper-competitive tech landscape, great talent has options – and they’re choosing carefully. The search for great talent doesn’t start with posting a job, it starts with clarity – on the role, the impact and the kind of person who will thrive in your company. Share a compelling talent narrative that attracts people who are motivated by more than just a job. The result: a focused search that attracts candidates who are not only qualified – but genuinely invested.

This deep-dive session explores what it really takes to attract the right people and keep them engaged as your startup grows. We’ll go beyond job descriptions and perks to unpack the signals, culture and leadership choices that turn companies into talent magnets. Expect practical insights on sourcing your next hire, legal perspectives of employment and real-world examples, and honest conversations about building a place people want to join – and stay.

Three perspectives on how to attract new talent, what do you need to know before hiring someone and what the overall experience is with hiring new talent.

WHAT TO EXPECT

During this deep-dive session, three experts will approach the topic of talent from different angles:

• S[&]T will discuss how to find talent and how to initiate this process. For example, which channels can you use for your search and how does a company like S[&]T approach this task.
• TeekensKarstens will cover all you need to know once you have found an ideal candidate, from discussing the terms of employment and contracting an employment agreement to employee participation (e.g. through shares, certificates, etc.).
• Spectral Industries will take the story further by sharing real-world experience. Once the employee is hired, what environment can be created in order to retain talent at the company and ensure they are genuinely invested.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Practicalities of hiring – S[&]T

• Where to find talent
• Recruitment channels
• Practical tips

Legal aspects – TeekensKarstens

• Employment law terms
• Contracting agreements
• Employee shares, certificates, etc.

Industry experience – Spectral Industries

• Real hiring experience
• Lessons learned
• What works/what doesn’t

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HOW IT WORKS

Join to learn from the differing perspectives, which will be presented in parallel. Participants will attend all presentations, which are designed to be in-depth and interactive offering multiple viewpoints. Each session consists of a short presentation followed by time for extended discussions. Ask the expert any questions about the topic that are relevant to your startup and your own experience. Outline:

• Welcome and information starting at 14:00
• 1 theme in 3 perspectives in parallel (30 minutes):
  – 10 min presentations
  – 20 min Q&A with audience
• Each topic is presented 3 times:
  – Participant rotation to get all perspectives
• Event ends at 16:00

There will be a short 5–10 minute break following each topic to allow for participants to move to the next presentation. Groups will be allocated at the start of the deep-dive session at SBIC Noordwijk. The event is scheduled to last 2 hours.*

Reserve your place at this deep-dive session to get practical insights about building a team that scales with your startup.

*Afterwards, you are invited to join the free NL Space Campus Network & Drinks in the atrium starting at 17:00 (separate registration is required)

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SPEAKER PROFILES

S[&]T

Luiza Cumpănașu – Talent acquisition specialist specialising in identifying and engaging talent in the competitive space and innovation sector.

Esmé Reijgers – Business manager at the High Tech Consulting team, bridging technological innovation and business growth by delivering high-level technical expertise where it matters most.

S[&]T is a technical partner of SBIC Noordwijk; discover more here

TeekensKarstens

Maaike Koot – Employment lawyer within the Employment Law and Corporate/M&A team who advises (international) companies and institutions on various employment law matters.

Daan van der Weijden – Lawyer who focuses on mergers and acquisitions and complex corporate transactions, turning strategic legal challenges into practical solutions for clients.

TeekensKarstens a community partner of SBIC Noordwijk; discover more here

Spectral Industries

Ad Maas – Founder of Spectral Industries, producer of spectrometer systems for remote sensing of atomic composition of any target. He is a market-oriented, open-minded physicist driven by passion and always chasing solutions

Spectral Industries is an alumnus of ESA BIC Noordwijk; discover more here

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Good to know:

The event is open to all; it's free for SBIC community members & students get 50% discount when registering for this event using an institution email address!

(Join as a member today; attend two workshops and you've made your money back!)(Students click here before 24 Feb to request the discount code on your ticket.)