The first round was a screening round with HR — it was mostly about the roles and responsibilities, and the segment we are currently targeting. After that, she scheduled a 1:1 call with the co-founder. He started the interview without introducing himself or giving any background about the company. Throughout the conversation, he didn’t seem very attentive. During the call, he gave me two tasks: one was to write a cold email, and the second was a scenario-based cold call pitch. His response to both was very neutral. It’s a startup with a small BD team, and they recently hired a Head of Sales from the US. You can check his profile to get a sense of the mindset they are bringing in, which might also reflect the company culture.

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