EVENT TOPIC:
From Hustle to Hiring: Smart HR Moves for Founders
WHERE:
Baxter Village, Market Street, at the Compass Real Estate office
967 Market St, Fort Mill, SC 29708
What's Going Down:
This will be a candid and interactive discussion designed specifically for tech founders and entrepreneurs. We’ll dig into the real role of Human Resources across different business stages — from building your MVP team to navigating scale-up growth and beyond.
Whether you're bringing on your first hire or formalizing your growing team, this session will highlight the key HR moves that protect your company, attract top talent, and support long-term success.
Special Guest:
Shannon Curtis (Shannon Curtis, PHR | LinkedIn) of Employers Advantage (Outsourced HR For Small Businesses | Employers Advantage LLC).
Why You Should Come:
We’ll be covering what every founder needs to know — especially before making that first part-time hire, full-time commitment, or contractor agreement. This is the HR crash course for startup leaders looking to scale smart and avoid the costly missteps.
We’ll cover:
When and why to start thinking about HR — even if your team is tiny
Hiring essentials: W-2 vs. 1099, onboarding frameworks, and legal basics
Benefits that actually attract talent (without breaking your budget)
The hidden compliance gaps startups overlook — pay transparency, local laws, and more
Today’s trends: What AI and new policies mean for founders building teams in 2025
Agenda:
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Welcome
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM: Marketing
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Q&A
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Wrap up & announcements
7:00 PM - Till? : Continue discussions and socializing next door, at “Pet Piv” the Fish Market Beer Garden
Got Questions? Hit us up at info@tfycgroup.com
More About Our Guest Speaker:
Shannon Curtis (Shannon Curtis, PHR | LinkedIn) of Employers Advantage (Outsourced HR For Small Businesses | Employers Advantage LLC)
Shannon brings deep experience supporting high-growth startups and small business owners with practical HR strategies that actually work for lean, fast-moving teams. She’ll break down what matters most for founders navigating hiring, compliance, and culture without a full HR department.
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