About John Gannon

I have over 15 years of experience working in the trenches at successful startups, high growth companies, and VC firms. During that time, I've managed, interviewed, and coached hundreds of people -- and I've worked in almost every business functional role, including marketing, product management, and business development.

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Startup Jobs and Career Advice for 8/6/14

By on August 6, 2014 in Career Advice, Startup Jobs

Knozen, developer of a social app that allows users to anonymously rate personalities, is hiring a Community Growth Manager. Jason Cohen, founder of WP Engine & Smart Bear Software, writes on his blog about the way to guarantee startup success.  

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How to become a superhero before your next startup interview

By on August 5, 2014 in Interview Tips

Everyone wants to be a superhero. And in this post I’ll tell you exactly what you need to do to get superpowers before your next startup interview. With these superpowers you’ll be in a great position to absolutely crush your upcoming startup interviews. But before I give away that valuable secret, I need to make sure […]

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Startup Jobs for 8/4/14

By on August 4, 2014 in Startup Jobs

Ryan Holiday is offering a unique opportunity for a Growth Hacker with an application deadline of August 11th. Contently, a content strategy platform, is hiring a Director of Business Development.  

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How to Land a Startup Job (Before Anyone Else Knows it’s Available)

By on August 4, 2014 in Career Advice

(Originally published at The Daily Muse on January 22, 2014.) So, you’re sick of your corporate job and have the itch to join a fast-paced startup. Fantastic! Most people trying to make this move would start by combing startup job boards and websites looking for that perfect role and then would submit their resume. Savvier […]

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Talent Tech Labs Internship Opportunity

By on July 30, 2014 in Startup Jobs

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP: Do you like technology? Do your friends look to you for the latest tech trends or for insight on their business ideas? Have you ever started your own business? Talent Tech Labs is the first and only incubator focused on HR technology.  We are looking to change the way people hire. Our […]

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Startup Jobs for 7/30/14

By on July 30, 2014 in Startup Jobs

The Flatiron School is hiring a Campus Manager for business development, recruiting, operations, and admissions. Hacker School is taking applications.  

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Tristan Walker, Founder of Bevel on how to secure cool jobs at awesome startups

By on July 30, 2014 in Career Advice

be so enamored with the product that you would work for the company even if they didnt hire you….more importantly find where the needs are within the organization and be willing to do whatever it takes to help them fill the need (work for free even!)…and MOST importantly make sure that youre filling a need […]

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