The Talent Tango
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe Talent Tango where we will be interviewing guests to speak about talent acquisition, recruitment technologies, marketing, and human resources topics.
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Adaptive Talent Acquisition Strategies
July 17, 2024 20:14 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBn this episode, Amir interviews Dana Dillard, Director of Recruiting and Talent at Collective Health. They dive into the unique challenges of recruiting in large companies versus startups. Dana sheds light on common misconceptions about recruiters' roles in big tech firms like Apple, Amazon, and Meta, and highlights the skills needed to excel in different environments. She also offers strategic advice on tailoring resumes, dealing with interview biases, and navigating career transitions betw...
Talent Acquisition: Business Impact Beyond the Process
July 10, 2024 20:53 - 26 minutes - 61.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir interviews Kulwinder Verma Scott, the Global VP of Talent Acquisition at The Trade Desk. They discuss the importance of moving beyond the traditional talent acquisition process to focus more on business impact. Kulwinder emphasizes the need to understand the company’s story, ask insightful questions, and build partnerships with hiring managers. They also cover how the Talent Acquisition (TA) team can overcome the perception of being merely process-oriented and b...
Moving from a talent acquisition role to HR
July 03, 2024 20:40 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this podcast episode, Michelle Pal, Manager of People and Culture at Tonal, discusses her career shift from Talent Acquisition (TA) to Human Resources (HR). The conversation highlights the challenges and adjustments in expanding her role, from acquiring talent to managing broader HR functions. Michelle shares her experience, including stakeholder engagement changes, prioritization of tasks, and the significance of data-driven strategies. She also offers insights on maintaining organizatio...
Maximizing Value in Talent Acquisition
June 26, 2024 20:31 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand interviews Carla Foster, the VP of Global Talent Acquisition at DataStax, to explore how talent acquisition leaders can add more value and better align with the needs of their organizations. Carla shares her insights on moving beyond mere process management to truly understanding the business functions they support, ensuring candidate quality, and building trusted relationships with hiring managers. She emphasizes the importance of communication, adaptin...
Agile approach to innovation in people and talent
June 19, 2024 19:28 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this podcast episode, Lauren Newton, VP of People at Sanity, discusses adopting an agile approach to human resources and talent management. By treating aspects of people operations as experiments, Lauren's team at Sanity seeks to innovate within the traditional HR space, focusing on flexibility and risk-taking to improve outcomes. The conversation covers the importance of defining clear goals for these experiments, the balance between innovation and compliance, and methods for implementin...
Empowering People Teams to Become Enablers
June 14, 2024 15:19 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand speaks with Meg Pittman, VP of People at dbt Labs, about transforming the people and talent function into a role of enablement rather than gatekeeping. They discuss the importance of authentic leadership, the shift from being risk-averse to becoming enablers, and how leaders can empower their teams to make impactful decisions. Meg shares her insights on breaking away from traditional HR strategies focused on mitigation and compliance toward fostering a c...
Hiring Go-to-Market Leaders
June 12, 2024 21:38 - 19 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, we dive into the nuances of how founders can effectively hire go-to-market leaders with Atli Thorkelsson, VP of Talent Network at Redpoint Ventures. The conversation covers the challenges founders face in these roles, the timing and dynamics of such hires, and the importance of founder-led sales in the early stages. Atli emphasizes the need for candidates who can execute immediately while having the potential to grow with the company. The discussion also explores the intrica...
Talent Development and Proactive Succession Planning
June 05, 2024 18:19 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand interviews Blake Williams, the Head of Talent at Nuro, a startup focused on enhancing daily life through robotics, notably with their self-driving delivery vehicles. They delve into the challenges and strategies of managing talent transition, particularly in a high-skill environment like Nuro, which specializes in computer vision technologies and robotics. Williams emphasizes the importance of preparing for inevitable departures by ensuring individuals l...
Keeping a high-performing team engaged
May 29, 2024 19:18 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThis podcast episode features a discussion with Ashley Core, Head of TA at SoFi, focusing on engagement strategies for high performing teams within talent acquisition (TA). They delve into maintaining team engagement during busy periods and downtimes, addressing the impact of layoffs on mental health, and strategies for personal and team productivity. Ashley shares insights from her experience, emphasizing the importance of rest, wellness, and meaningful projects to maintain performance leve...
Shifting from Transactional to Transformational Recruiting
May 22, 2024 18:08 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this podcast episode, the host interviews James Lafferty, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Epicor, to discuss the shift from transactional to transformational recruiting. Lafferty shares insights on focusing on business outcomes, refining hiring requirements, and using data in recruiting strategies. He explains the differences between transactional and transformational recruiting, emphasizing proactive engagement in business decisions, and discusses Epicor's global presence...
Defining Success in Talent and People Management
May 15, 2024 20:54 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand is joined by Kristen Duckett, the SVP of People and Talent at Cavnue, to discuss the intricacies of defining success in talent and people management. Kristen shares insights into the importance of clarity, persistence, and a consultative approach in HR. The episode delves into Cavnue's mission to innovate roadways for safer, more efficient transportation, underscoring the challenges and strategies in talent acquisition and management. Kristen emphasizes ...
Building Trusted Partnerships in Talent Acquisition
May 08, 2024 20:01 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBThis episode features Lubna Khaleeli, Director of Talent Acquisition at Coupa, discussing the intricate aspects of partnerships and stakeholder management within the realm of talent acquisition. She emphasizes the importance of establishing trusted relationships, harnessing data and authenticity to provide strategic hiring solutions, and prioritizing business outcomes. Lubna shares insights into the challenges of aligning with hiring managers and navigating the complexities of different stak...
Talent Acquisition Driving Business Success
May 01, 2024 20:20 - 25 minutes - 57.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir welcomes Amie Ernst, Director of Talent Acquisition at Pinecone, to discuss the crucial role of talent acquisition in understanding and influencing the rhythm of a business. Amie shares her insights on how talent acquisition is more than just monitoring and managing processes; it's about being an integral part of the business growth by knowing when and how to inject talent effectively. She highlights Pinecone's approach to building generative AI applications and...
The Future of Work: Talent Strategy Insights
April 24, 2024 18:58 - 31 minutes - 72 MBIn this podcast episode, Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn's first Chief HR Officer and expert on the future of work, discusses the evolving landscape of human resources and talent strategy. Topics covered include the importance of accountability, defining success, stakeholder engagement, and the dynamics between hiring managers and talent HR. Steve delves into the challenges the HR industry faces, particularly the complexities around hiring, onboarding, and aligning talent strategies with company val...
Exploring Servant Leadership in Talent Team
April 17, 2024 20:15 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand interviews Joe Ortiz, the Global Talent Acquisition Manager at Datadog. They discuss the talent team's growth, promotion criteria, and keeping teams motivated during tough economic times. Joe shares insights on servant leadership within talent acquisition, emphasizing the importance of empathy, providing team members with stretch opportunities, and shielding them from unnecessary tasks to foster their best work. He also delves into managing workloads eff...
Navigating Scope Creep and Hiring Expectations
April 10, 2024 19:52 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand is joined by Chris Ahsing, a Talent Partner at Dragonfly, a crypto web three investment firm focusing on early-stage investments. They delve into the intricacies of talent acquisition metrics, discussing the challenges of over-engineered metrics, optimizing metrics for different marketing channels, and the distraction caused by unnecessary metrics. Ahsing shares his insights on the common pitfalls in talent process management, including the 'and then' ev...
Establishing and Building Out Your People Metrics
April 02, 2024 21:11 - 24 minutes - 57 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand hosts Gabrielle Garon, the VP of Talent, DEIB, and People Insights at 1Password. They delve into the intricate world of people metrics and how 1Password is navigating the challenges and opportunities within people analytics. Gabrielle shares her journey, from starting with minimal data collection, due to the company's focus on security and privacy, to implementing a comprehensive data metrics system using tools like Looker and maintaining a balance betwe...
Job Descriptions: The Good, the Bad, and the Legacy
March 27, 2024 23:18 - 30 minutes - 69.1 MBIn this podcast episode, Amir Bormand is joined by Wendy Sellers, 'The HR Lady.' They delve deeply into the importance of carefully crafted job descriptions, underscoring that many companies struggle due to several legacy elements and complexities. Wendy stresses that a well-written job description is crucial for the hiring process, employee reviews, and managing expectations within the role. They discuss the difference between job descriptions and job ads and emphasize that both must align ...
Adding Value in the Recruiting Industry
March 20, 2024 17:15 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Adam Steinharter, the Head of Talent Acquisition at Deepgram, discusses the recruiting industry's challenges and nuances. Steinharter highlights the need for recruiters to add value, adopt a long-term career approach, understand the science and art of working with people, and stay adaptable to industry trends. He also discusses the high turnover rate within the industry due to the lack of barriers to entry and the frequent layoffs during financial downturns. Furtherm...
Exploring Talent Team Dynamics and Candidate Experience
March 13, 2024 20:32 - 1 minute - 3.26 MBIn this episode, Matt Skiba, VP of Talent at Genies, discusses the dynamics of talent teams and the importance of candidate experiences. Skiba highlights several areas within the talent acquisition function, including team culture, accountability of hiring managers and placing emphasis on the best candidate experience. Additionally, Skiba shares about his company, Genies, an avatar technology company focusing on identity interoperability for the future state of consumer, social, and gaming t...
Employer branding and nurturing your talent community
March 06, 2024 18:07 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Brady Stevenson, the Head of Recruiting at Virta Health, discusses strategies related to branding and engagement within recruitment. Brady speaks about marketing strategies, managing budgets, measuring growth, and the importance of a strong mission to attract talent. He emphasizes the importance of recruiting being a company-wide initiative, not just a role for recruiters. Brady's team combines efforts with the company's marketing team to grow their LinkedIn f...
From Contributor to Leader: Navigating the Shift
February 28, 2024 20:18 - 4 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this podcast episode, Angelique Cuevas, the Director of Talent Acquisition at Exabeam, shares insights about her journey from an individual contributor role to a leadership position. Discussing her initial struggle with the shifting dynamics of peer relationships, Cuevas presents various strategic approaches and methods implemented to ensure smooth transitions within the company. She highlights the need to learn and unlearn in this ever-evolving professional landscape. She also emphasizes...
Human Capital Technical Debt
February 21, 2024 21:26 - 14 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this podcast episode, Sherri Manning, Chief People Officer at Olo, discusses cultural transformation and maintaining startup-like vitality while scaling up. She asserts the importance of understanding the 'why' of cultural signs and values as the company grows. Sherri introduces the idea of 'human capital technical debt', drawing parallels with the engineering concept of 'technical debt'. She talks about this debt as a backlog of challenges around decision-making and the need for its docu...
The Role of Education in Retention and Attraction
February 14, 2024 18:54 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this episode, Amir Bormand interviews Stephen Chu, the Chief Legal and People Officer at InStride, about the impact of education on talent retention, attraction, and tenure. InStride partners with academic institutions to offer education programs for large enterprise companies, including high school degrees, college degrees, non-degree certificates, and coding courses. The goal is to provide a win-win-win situation for employees, employers, and academic institutions, as employees gain new...
Finding the Right People and Scaling
February 07, 2024 20:31 - 33 minutes - 77.4 MBIn this episode, Laura Buckle, the Director of Global Recruitment and Talent at Skims, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of finding the right people and scaling in a fast-growing company. Skims, founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, started as a shapewear company and has now expanded into a clothing brand focusing on body positivity and inclusivity. Laura shares insights on how Skims is navigating the scaling issues typically seen in software startups and the importance of rais...
Being hired as the first people leader
January 31, 2024 17:44 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this episode of the podcast, the Amir Bormand interviews Madeline Minshew, the Vice President of Culture at True Ventures. They discuss the importance of hiring your first head of people and what to look for when taking a job as the first people leader hire. True Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in extraordinary founders and their innovative ideas. They are sector-agnostic and focus on backing exceptional individuals in various markets. This episode explores t...
Marketing and Branding in the University Recruiting Landscape
January 24, 2024 20:53 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode, host Amir interviews Brittany Mitlo, Duolingo's Director of University Recruiting. They discuss the unique aspects of university recruiting, including the in-person campus experience and the impact of the pandemic on recruitment strategies. They also delve into Duolingo's popular language learning app and its branding and marketing efforts. Tune in to learn more about Duolingo's approach to university recruiting and its global reach with over half a billion learners worldwid...
Leveling Up and Embracing Uncomfortable Challenges
January 17, 2024 21:40 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode, Amir Bormand interviews Alicia Kortmeyer, the head of people at Denim, a freight payment platform. Alicia shares her journey of transitioning into the head of people role and her unique challenges in managing a fully remote team across the country. The discussion also discusses the definition and responsibilities of a head of people role in different companies. Tune in to gain insights on leveling up in HR and developing a holistic viewpoint in people management. Highligh...
Navigating Challenging Stakeholders in the Workplace
January 10, 2024 20:37 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this episode, host and guest Keshar Sheridan, Head of People at Grow Therapy, discusses the challenges of dealing with stakeholders in the workplace. They explore the different types of stakeholders and the implications of being a matrix component of the company. They also delve into biases and how to handle challenging stakeholders who go against HR policies. Kesha shares her stories and insights on navigating these situations. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on managing stakeholde...
Creating a Positive Candidate Experience
January 03, 2024 20:07 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBIn this episode, Amir Bormand interviews Kelly Kinnard, the Operating Partner and Head of Talent at Khosla Ventures. They discuss the importance of improving the candidate experience and avoiding pitfalls in the hiring process. Kelly shares insights and strategies for creating a positive candidate experience and highlights the mission of Khosla Ventures to invest in companies that positively impact society. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their hiring practices an...
How to Shift Mindsets and Drive Value in Talent Acquisition
December 14, 2023 18:45 - 37 minutes - 86.7 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Jose Benitez Cong, the VP of Talent and Culture at Humane. We discuss the importance of managing the candidate experience and shifting away from a yes or no mentality in the hiring process. Jose shares insights on how to approach talent acquisition strategically and the value it brings to organizations. We also learn more about the company, Humane, which is set to reveal more on November 9th. Tune in to gain valuable insights on improving the hiring experience...
Getting back to Talent Acquisition Fundamentals
December 06, 2023 19:39 - 28 minutes - 66 MBIn this episode, Adriana Roche, Head of Talent at Uncork Capital, joins Amir Bormand to discuss the importance of getting back to basics as people leaders. She shares insights on the fundamentals companies should focus on during lean times and highlights healthy people practices for early-stage startups. Uncork Capital, a seed investor, has been supporting startups for almost 20 years and invests in a range of technology companies, including consumer, marketplace, frontier, and B2B SaaS. Tun...
Streamlining Your Talent Acquisition Processes
November 01, 2023 14:30 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBn this episode, Amir Bormadn interviews Suzanne Crettol, Head of Talent Acquisition @ CommerceIQ, about streamlining processes. Suzanne shares her consultative approach to talent acquisition, emphasizing the importance of listening, assessing, and leading appropriately. She discusses her background in retail operations and sales and how it has shaped her perspective on building teams and processes. Tune in to learn more about streamlining processes and the underutilization of ATS. Highligh...
The Craft of Recruiting
October 12, 2023 19:56 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this episode, host Amir Bormand interviews Rich Adao, the Head of Talent at Anyscale. They discuss various aspects of recruiting, including the market, hiring managers' perception of the market, and the state of recruitment and recruiters. Rich shares his responsibilities as the head of talent and how his team recruits top talent for engineers, product managers, marketers, and salespeople. Tune in to gain insights into the world of recruiting and the challenges faced in finding the right ...
Managing Hiring in a Down Cycle
September 20, 2023 19:44 - 30 minutes - 70 MBIn this episode, Joe Doyle, the Director of Talent Acquisition at Harness, joins the show to discuss the topic of leverage within talent acquisition. Joe shares insights on the ebb and flow of supply and demand in the hiring market, especially during times of booms and busts. He emphasizes the importance of being proactive and prepared for these cycles, even though it may be challenging to anticipate them. Tune in to gain valuable insights on navigating hiring trends and planning for success...
Tips to help Founders find a coach
September 14, 2023 19:26 - 23 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode, Beth Scheer, Talent Partner at Homebrew, talks about the drivers for hiring a coach and what to look out for while going through the process. Key Takeaways: Why would a founder should look for a coach? Big commitment to hiring a coach Make sure you do a reference check with people the coach has worked with the right questions are a must. A good coach for someone else might not be the right coach for you How to interview a coach Costs of hiring a coach Red Flag...
Creating a Culture of Feedback
June 16, 2023 19:43 - 41 minutes - 94.6 MBIn this episode of the podcast, the host interviews Anna Chalon, Head of People at Runway, a content creation platform powered by machine learning. The discussion focuses on building a feedback culture, with Anna defining it as ingrained in the day-to-day without additional efforts. Topics covered include the benefits of a feedback culture, the steps to building one, and lessons learned from implementing it at Runway. The episode offers insights into creating a healthy culture where employee...
Why Finding A Mentor Matters
March 15, 2023 21:24 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MBHost Amir Bormand meets with Trish Pandya, the Senior TA Manager at Alluxio. She and Amir discuss the significance of mentors - and how forming a meaningful connection with the right mentor can help you grow professionally and personally. Highlights 3:12 - Trish shares why she began to search for a mentor. 8:29 - What qualifies someone as a mentor? 14:13 - How to know if mentorship is or isn’t working for you. 18:48 - Trish offers her insights on becoming a better mentor to her tea...
Creating Better Recruiting Strategies
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 63 MBOn this episode of The Talent Tango, host Amir Bormand talks with TA Leader Elena Stefanopol about recruiting strategies. The two explore subjects like velocity and data-driven hiring as well as working on a remote/international team. Highlights: 05:09 - Elena shares how she’s used metrics to remain efficient during a mass hiring phase. 07:52 - Know when it’s time to hire externally. 12:07 - Here’s how a structured interview process can benefit hiring managers. 18:04 - Maintaining ...
Timing is The Secret to Talent Acquisition
January 25, 2023 21:57 - 27 minutes - 62 MBIn this episode of The Talent Tango, our host Amir Bormand meets with Andrew Zuckerman, talent leader. Talent Acquisition strategy is the main topic; Amir and Andrew discuss the importance of properly timing talent acquisition initiatives and supporting them with a strong product roadmap. Highlights: 00:03:00 - Andrew Zuckerman discusses the steps his talent acquisition team takes when staffing fast-growing companies and startups. 00:05:48 - What qualities should you look for when hiri...
Building people ops from the ground up
December 22, 2022 22:39 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode, Krystal Cooper Head of People Operations at Vizion, talks about building out the people ops function from scratch. Key takeaways: Look at a fractional CHRO if you aren’t growing past a certain size Compliance and legal aspects of people ops When should you start a people ops function Where do you start How much is too much to implement? Making sure benefits are equitable Moving fast but doing things right Focusing on buy-in and process About today’s gues...
Successfully managing remote technical recruiters
December 14, 2022 20:14 - 25 minutes - 59.7 MBIn this episode, Brian Bailey, Sr Manager of Technical Recruiting at Achieve, discusses how to manage a fully remote technical recruiting team successfully. Key takeaways: Re-evaluating mentoring and onboarding process. Delivering training when bandwidth is limited Break up training into smaller increments Be approachable to create safe spaces to discuss things Balancing autonomy and accountability (via OKRs) Four relationship-building characteristics. About today’s guest: Br...
Katie Conti - Creating planned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events
June 09, 2021 20:47 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MBKey takeaways: Monthly calendar of planned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events Getting employee engagement Finding events that work within a remote setting Lessons learned and what has/hasn’t worked Meet: Katie Conti is a senior talent acquisition professional with 20 years of experience in resource management and recruiting. Working with a belief that understanding the business is the key to truly collaborating and partnering, she looks to have Talent Attraction be a strategic ...
Nadine Silverman - Understanding the “why” helps in adopting new processes
March 11, 2021 22:16 - 18 minutes - 42.3 MBKey takeaways: -Too much process can get in the way of positive candidate and recruiter experiences - Understanding the “why” helps in adopting new processes - Making sure what is put in place meets company goals and is done with purpose Meet: Nadine Silverman has over 14 years of talent acquisition experience, including leadership experience ranging from hyper-growth startups to global Fortune 500 companies. She is currently the Head of Talent Acquisition at Freenome, a biotech sta...
Erin McCann - Focusing on community and not culture
February 05, 2021 21:28 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MBKey takeaways: Focusing on community and not culture Eliminating the usage of the term “culture” People that are outside the box It’s not about fitting, but rather a community add Meet: Erin McCann is the Vice President, People Operations for SevenFifty, a fully distributed organization that is modernizing the beverage alcohol industry. Erin is a SHRM-CP, and in her current role, she leads the People function and all its components (hiring; onboarding; talent management; DEI an...
Candi Kenney - Advice when reentering the workforce
January 29, 2021 23:03 - 19 minutes - 43.8 MBKey takeaways: Don’t undervalue your “other” experiences Talent professionals need to battle bias Leveraging a cover letter to convey more context Reentering the workforce and compensation Meet: Candi Kenney leads the awesome Talent Acquisition Team at Clari. With over 15 years of recruiting experience and a Human Resources background, she knows first hand how to be an effective, strategic talent partner. Candi has a passion for helping others find their passion as well as drivin...
Jeff Hopkins - Bringing culture to the table while being remote
January 20, 2021 22:10 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MBMeet: Jeff Hopkins has 7 years within the talent acquisition space across agency and internal. Currently leading the build-out of talent acquisition within a growing health tech start-up called Nomad Health. A firm believer that kindness is the most important characteristic for success within a people function. You can connect with Jeff via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchopkins/ I hope you enjoyed the episode, the best place to connect with me is on Linkedin - https://www.li...
Fiorella Bariani - aligning D&I and the company journey
December 16, 2020 21:19 - 24 minutes - 55.4 MBMeet: Fiorella Bariani, Head of Recruiting, at Flatiron and has been with the company for 6 years. Fiorella has been helping to build teams since Flatiron was just under 100 employees (currently ~1k employees). Prior to joining Flatiron, Fiorella worked at another mission-driven company focused on education technology. Prior to working in Recruiting, Fiorella was a mental health counselor, focusing on working with populations across underrepresented and low socioeconomic groups. Fiorell...
Marissa Parillo - Challenges in scaling sales and presales in a hyper-growth company
December 08, 2020 20:54 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBMeet: Marissa Parillo is passionate about building scalable recruiting programs, hiring high-performing teams, and navigating through the challenges of hyper-growth phase organizations. She is the Senior Director of Business Recruiting at Datadog, a SaaS monitoring, and security company, overseeing global recruiting for sales, pre-sales, marketing, and G&A. As the first recruiter on the ground at Datadog, she has built a recruiting team who has contributed to more than 17x growth of Datadog...
Ana Batista - Entering a new industry
December 01, 2020 19:16 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBMeet: Ana Batista is the People Operations Manager at Kindbody, a start-up leading inclusive holistic reproductive health, fertility, and family-building care. Ana, a native New Yorker, graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University where she discovered her passion for Human Resources. Her career has led her to work in a variety of companies and industries such as Simon & Schuster, Jonathan Adler, and Morgans Hotel Group (now SBE). She is a true generalist, tackling HR needs from recr...