Rahul Kuruvilla, founder and CEO of Triune Informatics, shares insights from his journey as an IT staffing entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. With a background in economics and computer science, Kuruvilla founded Triune in 2005, focusing on talent acquisition and IT staffing. He emphasizes transparency, honesty, and quality service as key differentiators in a competitive market.
Kuruvilla addresses the current job market's softness, noting the shift from an employee's to an employer's market. He stresses the importance of negotiation skills, adapting to market conditions, and maintaining a long-term perspective in career growth. As an active member in diversity and inclusion initiatives, Kuruvilla also discusses his involvement in various boards and chambers of commerce. The key message is the value of building strong relationships in business and personal growth, and the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the evolving tech industry.
00:00 Started corporate career at Peoplesoft, then entrepreneurship.
06:40 Fifth recognition felt special being Fremont-based.
07:54 Adding value through IT experience and partnership.
12:49 Maintain consistent service quality for all clients.
15:27 Long-term client success led to wider opportunities.
17:57 Unbelievable years; high demand for project staff.
22:11 Optimistic about market energy despite unchanged fundamentals.
24:12 Many talented people facing current employment challenges.
27:43 Negotiate differently in life: cars vs. jobs.
32:22 California labor laws complicate hiring contractors, compliance essential.
35:07 Different rules for cop to cop vs. W2.
37:59 Yearly executive education courses are life-changing.
41:35 CFO roles now encompass leadership and strategy.
44:21 Bay Area businesses prioritize diversity and inclusion.
47:11 Improving minority business connections and leadership decisions.
50:17 Grateful guest; enjoyed conversation; offers help.
About Rahul Kuruvilla:
Rahul Kuruvilla is the President and Founder of Triune Infomatics, Rahul brings 15+ years of technology experience to Triune. He has used his past consulting experience to help create an environment in which our aim is to treat people (employers, consultants, employees, etc.) as he would like to be treated. With a Bachelors in Economics and a MS inComputer Science, Rahul is very involved with the business and technology side of Triune.
Connect with Rahul Kuruvilla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulak/
