Introduction:

For TA and HR leaders, hypergrowth environments present a unique set of opportunities and hurdles. It requires a deep understanding of the ever-evolving landscape, as well as the ability to adapt and thrive during the turbulence.

On this panel discussion, we will explore the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way when working in a scaling environment with real life stories from our speakers’ experiences at WeWork, Deliveroo, Ravio, Mews, Hudl and more! Our panellists will share their own experiences and expertise, shedding light on the intricacies of building and managing teams, the impact of processes and how automation can be utilised during times of growth.

We will discuss the nuances of recruitment strategies during hypergrowth but also delve into the critical aspect of adapting your compensation strategy and philosophy to attract and retain top talent effectively.

What you will get from this session:

* Learn the essential foundations to build upon and identify common challenges to watch out for, ensuring your TA and HR teams are primed for success in a hypergrowth environment

* Discover how to inspire and empower your team members to excel in the fast-paced and demanding world of startups and scaleups

* An understanding of the impact of compensation and how to attract top talent as you scale

More about the speakers:

James Mantle - VP Talent at Mews

Currently James is the VP of Talent at Mews, a disruptor in hospitality tech. Previous to this he spent four years at Hudl, a US based sport analytics company, where he led their global recruiting team. He started his internal recruiting career at a VC group and spent four years, working centrally and across their portfolio of businesses. That experience culminated in a rewarding time as an early employee at Clearscore, leading their People team.

He is attracted to working in driven, high growth environments, where recruiting teams are critical to the success of a business. He is passionate about building teams that follow agile working practices and supporting the development of his team.

Vaso Parisinou - CPO at Ravio

Vaso was the first People hire at Deliveroo back in 2015 and has been on a journey supporting companies going through hypergrowth ever since. Most recently, as VP of People at TrueLayer, Vaso scaled the team from 40 to 400 people in just 2.5 years, leading the People charge yet again.

She is now the Chief People Officer at Ravio, an early stage startup specialising in real-time compensation benchmarking, whose mission aligns closely with her own belief in empowering People leaders with robust, up-to-date data and insights.

Tim Cashman - EMEA Head of Talent Acquisition - CaptivateIQ

Tim is a seasoned recruiter with a focus on both technical and non-technical talent. After years of working in the high pressure environments of live TV production in New York and Los Angeles. His professional TA journey led him to the fast-paced world of hyper-growth companies, starting with Buzzfeed in Los Angeles. He then dove into the global scale of ABinBev's venture fund, playing a pivotal role in navigating its expansion across the Americas, UK and APAC.

Tim's expertise was further honed in the early stages of WeWork in New York, where he contributed significantly to the company's growth. Subsequently, he relocated to London, where he continued to drive expansion efforts across Europe, the Middle East. Currently, Tim is at the forefront of growth initiatives for CaptivateIQ across EMEA.