SF ~ Making Recruiting Transitions (Agency/Corp/VC): Fireside Speaker Event
Join Talent Collective & 8VC for our women+ in recruiting quarterly fireside chat discussion exploring the dynamic world of recruiting transitions. Learn about the unique aspects of moving from agency to corporate to VC recruiting:
Agency Recruiting: Dive into the world of variety, commission-based earnings, and rapid networking. Develop sales skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Corporate Recruiting: Explore the stability of in-house roles, company alignment, and the art of building long-term relationships.
VC Recruiting: Delve into the strategic impact of recruiting for venture capital. Experience innovation exposure, high stakes, and the challenges of startups.
Hear from our speaker panel as they unpack the pros, cons, and nuances of each stage to make informed decisions about your recruiting career.
Vero St - Germain - Head of Talent at 8VC
Vero leads the talent and recruiting team serving 8VC and its portfolio companies. Over the last 10+ years, she has helped a broad array of technology companies recruit and retain talented individuals, leaders, and executives. Prior to joining 8VC, Veronique led recruiting at Terminal. Over the past 4 years, Veronique has supported the growth of over 45 San Francisco and New York startups. She has experience building and rolling out talent acquisition strategies. From process implementation to building a robust recruitment training program, Veronique has built and led teams of incredible recruiters, sourcers and coordinators to hire top technical talent throughout multiple countries. Veronique has spent the last decade partnering with startups, helping them build software engineering teams across Canada, US, and LATAM regions. Her passion for working with founders continues to grow and she is thrilled to work with 8VC and build a robust Talent Program to support many more companies in reaching their goals.
Saydeah Howard - Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Cherryrock Capital
Saydeah is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Cherryrock Capital established the first Black Woman-founded venture firm focusing on Black and Latin founders, guiding emerging technology startups from $1M to $100M through operational excellence and talent development. Previously, as Partner & Chief Talent Officer at IVP, she advised portfolio companies on human capital issues and led internal operations. With a background at LeapFrog Enterprises and Russell Reynolds Associates, Saydeah brings a wealth of experience in HR, organizational development, and executive search. She holds a B.A. in History from Stanford University and a Master of Science in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco.
Samantha Price - Talent Partner at Audacious Ventures
Samantha has dedicated the past decade to building high-performing teams, initially in hyper-growth startups like OneLogin and Intercom. She transitioned to executive recruiting at SwingSearch, connecting GTM leaders with venture-backed companies. In 2021, she joined Audacious Ventures, a seed-stage firm focused on supporting founders in the enterprise segment. Samantha's journey underscores her belief in the critical role of the right team, bringing valuable experiences and a passion for great talent to the panel.
Jessica George - Head of TA & Compensation at Atlantic Street Capital Advisors
Jessica is an accomplished talent acquisition professional known for her expertise across diverse industries, including high-volume retail, startups, and private equity. As the Head of Talent Acquisition and Compensation at Atlantic Street Capital Advisors, she serves as a fractional HR/TA leader for multiple portfolios, driving comprehensive talent programs to fuel growth. Jessica's success in managing recruitment operations for large retailers and startups highlights her ability to deliver results across various industry landscapes. In addition to her corporate achievements, Jessica is the creator of the top-rated career podcast, Jess Get Hired, where she shares valuable insights on workplace trends, empowering individuals to advance their careers.
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Food & Beverages will be provided! Free for Talent Collective members (RSVP in our member platform). Tickets are required for non-members.
*This is a women-only event.
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Talent Collective is a non-profit organization that empowers and connects women+ in talent acquisition through curated in-person and virtual professional development experiences to advance their careers and amplify their recruiting networks!
8VC is a technology and bio-sciences investment firm that invests in the world's most ambitious and innovative companies.