Beyond the Hire
On Beyond the Hire, we dive into recruiting for the GTM space, what it takes to build winning teams, and how industry leaders got to where they are today.
With your hosts: Sandra Polak and Ayse Yasas
Beyond the Hire
The Bad Layoff Call That Launched a Career Coaching Empire
This week on Beyond the Hire, we sit down with Michelle Vitus, CEO and founder of Slate, a B2B coaching platform built to help people navigate what’s next. Before founding Slate, Michelle was a VP at Wells Fargo, held business development roles at two startups, and earned her MBA from Stanford. But it was getting laid off that sparked her next big move—and led her to build a company that now supports thousands through career transitions.
Tune in to hear:
– The unexpected value of a layoff
– Why “telling your story” can sometimes be more important than job titles
– What hiring looks like when you bootstrap a company from the ground up
– The mindset and metrics Michelle used to stay (or walk) at each phase of growth
– The power of thoughtfully timed career pivots (and how to plan for them)
Michelle’s story is packed with honest advice, real-world lessons, and a roadmap for anyone considering their next chapter. Don’t miss it.
About Michelle Vitus:
Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Slate, a B2B coaching platform that helps organizations invest in their people—whether they’re growing into bigger roles or navigating what’s next. Before starting Slate, Michelle built her career in business development at two startups and spent several years as a VP in commercial banking at Wells Fargo. She holds an MBA from Stanford and a finance degree from the University of Minnesota. These days, she’s passionate about increasing the access, scale and impact of coaching.
Follow Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellevitus/
