There are many reasons to work for a startup. Senior and mid-level executives have been downsized from large firms and are transitioning into different careers, while others prefer the entrepreneurial spirit and flexibility that small firms offer.
 
Further, since economic growth in the U.S. has primarily been driven by the startup and small business sectors, there are significant numbers of new firms which need the know-how of experienced executives. These firms need specialized expertise in order to grow.
 
The event will focus on the following topics, among others:
    - Road map for finding employment or employees in the startup sector
    - Aspects of transitioning to startups & small businesses from large corporations
    - Jobs typically found in these sectors in terms of seniority and compensation
    - Employment contracts, in particular how they differ from corporations

The Panel, in order of speaking:

  Allen Geller is Managing Director at Raines International, a global retained executive search firm in New York. With more than 30  years of search experience, Allen leads the Financial Officers and Treasury practice, and his personal assignments include general management, finance, strategy, marketing & sales, human resources and technology. Clients are primarily multinationals, private equity firms, not-for-profits, and privately-held companies.

Beverly Daniel, Founder of the CareerGrowth Group, is a career consultant based in New York City. She has lectured throughout the U.S. during the past 25 years on career management and development, and leadership training. She coaches executives and management-level professionals who primarily are from the investment banking and hedge fund sectors. A significant portion of her clients are executives in the midst of career changes.

 

 Paul Webster is Managing Director and Head of Page Executive in North America. Page Executive is a Division of Michael Page, which is increasingly active in the startup sector. Paul heads up a division of C-Level Recruiters which places CEO, CFO, COO, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and Heads of Audit, Tax and Compliance across all industry groupings. He focuses primarily on Financial Services, including corporate and investment banking.

 

  Brian Murphy is a Partner at Sheppard Mullin in the Labor and Employment practice group in New York. He has extensive experience in all areas of labor and employment law, including wage and hour cases, restrictive covenant and non-competition agreements, arbitrations, and collective bargaining. Brian also advises clients on the development and implementation of employment contracts, personnel policies, and independent contractor agreements.