Bernhard Baernthaler
Role & Responsibilities
- Leads hiring strategy for Alpha Schools
- Manages Crossover hiring platform
- Focuses on saving time for senior stakeholders in hiring process
- Handles core team recruitment and evaluation
Key Insights
- Strong advocate for CCAT/PCCAT as core team requirement
- Understands limitations of traditional hiring platforms
- Flexible approach to specialized roles through project-based contracts
- Prioritizes founder-in-residence positions for various school models
Current Priorities
- Filling founder-in-residence roles for:
- GT School (Gifted & Talented)
- Next-Gen Academy (eSports)
- Montessori schools (15 locations)
- Virtual education
Communication Preferences
- Available via Gchat
- Active on Slack
- Uses Alpha alias for communications
Notable Quotes
"Saving people time especially people who earn much more than me" - Core mission statement
"We know that it filters out some people that could be useful. But on the other side of the coin, the people who pass the CCAT and all the other kind of requirements of a pipeline, we almost can guarantee... that they're going to do the job well."
Working Style
- Pragmatic approach to hiring
- Balances strict requirements with flexibility
- Open to project-based arrangements for specialized roles
- Values both technical skills and soft skills/evangelization abilities
Transcripts
| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-26-gary-ron-bernhard-hiring-strategy | 2025-05-26 | Strategy discussion with Gary and Ron on hiring approach, CCAT requirements, and founder-in-residence candidates |