Scaling smart: structuring growth, one stage at a time
How In Five Years supports scale-ups from 2 to 80+ FTE As companies grow, the way they hire needs to evolve. What works at 5 people won’t work at 50. At In Five Years, we help fast-growing companies to build and execute a recruitment strategy that fits their stage, without losing speed, culture or quality. […]
In Five Years launches Granger.phd: A new platform connecting PhDs with science and tech companies
As a talent agency that regularly works with scientific and tech companies, In Five Years has seen firsthand how difficult it is for PhDs to transition into industry roles, despite being exactly the kind of talent these companies need. The disconnect slows innovation and leaves highly educated individuals underutilized. That’s why In Five Years, known […]
5 key take-aways in a fast-paced recruitment environment
My career switch to In Five Years has been very exciting! I already learned so much in just a couple of weeks. It’s fast, (sometimes) unpredictable and all about people, which is exactly what I like about it. But besides that, it’s also about timing, relationships, and understanding what really drives both candidates and companies. […]
Ace your interview for generative AI roles: Insights from industry trends
The rise of AI agents has transformed industries, reshaping workflows and opening doors to new opportunities for talent with expertise in generative AI. As companies race to integrate AI-powered tools, some of them are specifically consdiering candidates who can build, deploy, and manage these intelligent systems. If you’re preparing for a generative AI interview, here’s […]
10 key interview questions to prepare for a Product Manager or Product Owner role
Landing a product management or product ownership role in tech or SaaS requires not only deep industry knowledge but also a strategic mindset. Whether you’re looking to work at a fast-growing startup, an established tech giant, or a forward-thinking SaaS company, preparing for interview questions that dive into your skills, mindset, and approach can set […]
Who runs the (tech)-world? PhDs!
We analyzed 150 Venture Capital backed tech scale-ups that have already achieved product-market fit and found that PhDs are taking on critical leadership roles in the C-suite. From biotech to AI and quantum computing, PhDs are decision makers in the future of Europe’s most promising tech companies who are solving complex problems. PhDs bring more […]
The evolution of the Innovation Economy: A shift towards integrated business profiles
As the landscape of innovation continues to transform, we oftentimes get asked: How is the innovation economy evolving? The answer lies in the convergence of classical innovation profiles with traditional business roles – which creates a whole new set of opportunities for innovation profiles. In the past year and a half, with the economy throwing […]
Why scale-ups use ESOPs to compete for talent
What is an ESOP? An Employee Stock Option Plan gives employees the right to buy shares in their company, usually at a fixed price set at the time of the grant. The idea is simple: if the company grows and exits, those shares are worth more than what you paid for them. For companies, it […]
Building top-notch Engineering Teams (software & data): A step-by-step guide for SaaS Leaders
Roughly put, there’s more to branding than being top of mind.