FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS IRENE GENTILI AS INVESTMENT MANAGER AT SAMAIPATA
Samaipata, an early-stage investment fund for digital businesses in Europe, has appointed Irene Gentili as Investment Manager.
FARADAY PARTNERS HIRE REBECCA LUO AS VP FINANCE FOR AVANTIA LAW
Avantia Law is poised to revolutionise the legal services landscape with its tech-enabled approach and AI-powered solutions. The recent appointment of Rebecca Luo as Vice President of Finance underscores Avantia's commitment to assembling a world-class leadership team poised to drive innovation, excellence, and success in the legal services landscape.
FARADAY PARTNERS HIRES PAUL GASKELL AS TECHNICAL CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER FOR AVANTIA LAW
Avantia Law is poised to revolutionise the legal services landscape with its tech-enabled approach and AI-powered solutions. The recent appointment of Paul Gaskell as Technical Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer underscores Avantia's commitment to innovation. With his expertise in machine learning and NLP, Paul is primed to lead Avantia's technical teams towards excellence as the company scales globally.
New seasons in the executive talent landscape for consumer internet verticals
Data-driven decision making has surpassed traditional human judgement in the executive talent landscape within consumer internet verticals. This new paradigm shift necessitates established consumer companies to adapt and make radical transformations to survive and thrive in an increasingly AI-driven market.
Carbonfact raises $15M funding round from leading investors Alven, Y Combinator and Headline
Faraday Partners congratulates Carbonfact on their recent funding round.
EMEA’s shrinking tech executive talent pool is significantly impacting a recovering market
As the EMEA region experiences a deepening shortage of tech executive talent, the ramifications for emerging companies and the broader tech ecosystem are becoming increasingly apparent. With a shrinking pool of experienced leaders, organisations are exploring unconventional solutions, including fractional roles and international hires. However, the risks associated with grooming less-proven candidates and the complexities of attracting foreign talent present significant hurdles.
Evidence of an economic recovery is clear, but talent lagging way behind growth opportunities
There are many challenges faced by startup founders in executive hiring amidst signs of economic recovery in 2024. In light of these challenges, Faraday Partners emphasises the importance of strategic planning and data-driven decisions in navigating the talent landscape, and highlights the need for foresight amidst uncertainty.
FARADAY PARTNERS HIRES CRISTINA LUPU TO LEAD PREWAVE’S FINANCE ORGANISATION
Reporting directly to Co-Founder Lisa Smith, Cristina will spearhead Prewave's finance function, with a strategic vision aimed at propelling the business forward internationally.
The open source billing startup that wants to take on Stripe
Faraday Partners celebrates Lago's $15m Series A funding, recently reported by Sifted.
FARADAY PARTNERS HIRES TOM RICHARDSON AS VP INTERNATIONAL AT PERSONIO
With experience from Stripe and InVision, Tom's relocation from Sydney to the UK marks Personio's strategic move. Reporting to CRO Geraldine MacCarthy, Tom's appointment aligns with Personio's international growth. Partnering with Northzone, Meritech, Accel and Index Ventures, Faraday led the global search for this crucial role.
The Decisive Ten: Critical Questions to Address when Planning C-Level Appointments in Privately-Held Tech
At Faraday Partners, we have developed a methodology to clearly set and measure the expectations for a key executive hire. It starts by covering fundamental questions and getting multiple stakeholder viewpoints documented on the key parameters for the success of the desired candidate. We want to share these questions publicly to enable those looking to set up an executive hiring process to do it with the right preparation.
More US interest in European adventures
This strategic shift signifies a departure from the Silicon Valley-centric mindset and reflects a desire for global expansion and diverse experiences. However, while executives see Europe as a promising destination for career growth and personal fulfilment, they encounter challenges in navigating localised recruitment processes and accessing investment opportunities.