When Marc Lipkin started his recruiting career in the late '90s, the tech world looked dramatically different. Armed with a catalog of company listings and a phone, he was hunting for software engineers in the nascent days of the internet boom. Today, he brings a wealth of experience from working with tech giants like Amazon, Google, and innovative startups like Material Bank.
In this fascinating episode of Meet My Network, Marc takes us on a journey through the dramatic transformation of tech recruiting:
The Early Days: Discover how recruiting worked before LinkedIn, when finding top talent meant creative networking and physical catalogs
Tech Recruiting Insights: Learn about Marc's experiences recruiting for cutting-edge projects at Amazon, including work with academic scholars and innovative technology teams
Career Evolution: Hear how Marc transitioned from an individual contributor to a leadership role, sharing invaluable lessons about team building and talent acquisition
Key Highlights:
Recruiting for world-class teams at Google and Amazon
The art of identifying exceptional talent beyond traditional profiles
Insights into the changing landscape of tech recruiting
Whether you're an aspiring recruiter, a tech professional, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of talent acquisition, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the world of high-stakes tech recruiting.
Listen now and dive deep into a career that has shaped the tech talent landscape over the past decades!
Hosted by Michael Doran | Talent Grind Meet My Network Podcast
Hi, I’m Michael, a recruiting exec based in the SF Bay area, who specializes in startup recruiting and HRTech building. I previously built recruiting functions at Oyster, Bolt, and Dropbox. Now I am co founder at TeamSourced, where we offer a free platform along with our recruiting service business.
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