Episode 05 – Holly Hunt Podcast
Holly Hunt shares her journey from side-hustle to building a boutique digital recruitment agency and a national membership organisation for women in tech and offers tips for small business owners on finding their tribe and starting their own networks.
Holly Hunt
Holly Hunt, founder of Hunt & Co and Women in Digital, shares her entrepreneurial journey, offering valuable insights on leadership, diversity, and overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries. Discover how mentorship, strong networks, and purpose-driven leadership fuelled her success in digital recruitment and empowering women in tech.
Covered in this episode:
- The origin story: Holly’s background in HR and international business, and the founding of Hunt Co and Women in Digital.
- Challenges faced by women in the tech industry and the decision to create a support network.
- The transition from a side hustle to a full-time business and the importance of family support.
- Strategies for small businesses to attract and retain talent in a competitive market.
- The significance of company values and purpose in employee retention and business growth.
- Building and maintaining professional networks, both joining existing ones and creating new communities.
- The role of collaboration in business success and Holly’s approach to partnerships.
- Addressing the “boys club” mentality and the importance of diversity in male-dominated industries.
- The value of diversity in product development, innovation, and market expansion.
- Balancing multiple business ventures and intentionally allocating time and resources.
- Insights on creating inclusive workplaces and the benefits of diverse teams.
- Tips for small business owners on finding their tribe and starting their own networks.
- Reflections on the challenges and opportunities for women business owners in tech-related fields.
Links from the episode
- Women in Digital: Women in Digital Events & Memberships
- Meetup: Meetup Networking Platform
- Hunt Co Recruitment: Hunt & Co
- Bespoken PR Agency: Bespoken PR Services
Small Business Big Stories is produced by Queensland Small Business Commissioner and The Podcast Boss.