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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 25 MIN

Who You Hire Is Your Strategy: Maura McGinn on Building Teams

from No Operating Manual · host Erin O'Brien

In this conversation, Erin O'Brien speaks with Maura McGinn, founder and CEO of Impetus Talent, about her experiences in recruitment and leadership within healthcare startups. They discuss the challenges of finding the right talent, the evolution of company culture, and the changing landscape of startup funding. Maura shares insights from her time at Bright Health, emphasizing the importance of clarity in leadership roles and the need for collaboration among team members. The conversation also touches on the current state of healthcare startups and the strategic considerations founders should keep in mind as they grow their businesses.

In this conversation, Erin O'Brien speaks with Maura McGinn, founder and CEO of Impetus Talent, about her experiences in recruitment and leadership within healthcare startups. They discuss the challenges of finding the right talent, the evolution of company culture, and the changing landscape of startup funding. Maura shares insights from her time at Bright Health, emphasizing the importance of clarity in leadership roles and the need for collaboration among team members. The conversation also touches on the current state of healthcare startups and the strategic considerations founders should keep in mind as they grow their businesses.

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