Talented Hires

At Talented Hires, we partner with tech founders to help them build the world-class teams they need to achieve breakout growth, secure funding, and deliver on the promise of artificial intelligence.

Beyond recruiting, we provide strategic guidance to help you:

◦ Define your ideal tech stack and organizational structure
◦ Implement best practices for onboarding, training, and career development
◦ Foster a mission-driven culture that aligns with your values
◦ Position your startup's technical vision to attract investors and top talent

Having scaled talent solutions for Fortune 500 companies and hired over 2,000 engineers, I bring a wealth of insights and best practices to help you navigate the unique challenges of scaling a startup with AI. 

If you're looking for a strategic partner to help you build an elite team, secure funding, and achieve your world-changing vision, let's connect. 

I'm always happy to share insights, make warm intros to VCs and experts in my network, or brainstorm how we can leverage AI to create a better future.

Founder and CEO

Project People

Global technology search & placement 
Specialised focus on AI & DevOps
Over 2,000 successful appointments from CTO to Senior Software Engineers
Retained Search projects for critical niche hires
Impactful Diversity and Equality initiatives
Deep customer relationships built on partnership, trust, and continuous innovative delivery

Senior Search Director, AI & DevOps

Rethink

Search Director

Experis

Search Consultant

Tech Founder | AI Enthusiast | DevOps Expert

Fellow founder and CTO,

I understand the challenges of building an elite team to bring a vision to life and navigate the complex funding landscape. 

My journey began at age 8 when my father brought home a computer, sparking a lifelong passion for technology. 

This led me to study Computer Science in 1999, where I discovered the potential of AI.

Frustrated by recruiters' lack of technical understanding, I realized my CS degree could be a powerful asset in building world-class tech teams. 

Over the past 20 years, I've partnered with founders to:

✓ Clarify Talent Needs: Develop winning hiring strategies
✓ Foster Innovation: Create a culture that retains top talent
✓ Attract A-Players: Identify & recruit elite engineers
✓ Achieve Growth Milestones: Build the right team to secure funding and scale
✓ Navigate Fundraising: Provide warm introductions to VCs and domain experts

After scaling Fujitsu's talent solution to £500M annually, I founded Talented Hires to help startups achieve their world-changing visions. 

Here are some of our success stories:

Pienso

— Hired 2 dream engineers (DevOps & FS)
— Secured Series A funding
— Launched 2 new products and signed $XXM in customers

Mersive Technologies

— Hired 8 dream engineers (DevOps, FS, FE, BE)
— Established a new engineering division
— Signed a $XXM contract with WeWork

Spacelift

— Hired a critical DevOps Engineer after 3 interviews in 14 days
— Engineer promoted to Chief Product Officer
— Increased customer base by 400%

GSR & Lake Parime

— Made 4 business-critical hires for each company (DevOps, SRE, Go, CTO)


✅ VC APPROVED

— Approved by Insight Partners due to positive customer feedback
— One of 11 IT globally recognized recruiters


As a strategic partner, I share battle-tested insights on scaling teams, nurturing culture, and navigating the evolving AI landscape. 

Whether you're hiring your first critical engineer in 14 days or scaling your team to 50+, I'm here to support you.

Let's chat about your startup journey, swap founder stories, or brainstorm how AI can positively impact society.

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Rich Roberts

Digital Beats

Founder & Head Of Search

Loop Automation Studio

Head of Client Services

Return on Interest

I am currently building my new business which aims to help companies establish and get the best out of their digital assets. There is little benefit in having a great website if you cannot get your audience to visit it, and more importantly - engage with it. 

I have experience working with some of the largest brands in Australia and globally. Previously, I have been involved in overseeing large scale online marketing campaigns, but my real passion is understanding my clients' business deeply which helps me understand their audience. Without this, success is far from guaranteed. 

Currently I am working with a number of prestigious web development companies assisting with their clients' projects; as well as directly with reputable Australian brands across key verticals.

Founder & Managing Director

FirstClick Consulting

Responsible for managing accounts for some of FirstClick's largest clients based in Melbourne.

Tasks include management and optimisation of accounts through Google, Yahoo, Bing and Adlux; liaising with clients to optimise landing pages to improve conversion rates and user experience; providing clients with reporting and insights into campaign performances.

I have also assisted management with recruitment and training procedures.

SEM Manager

Account Lead for some of FirstClick's largest clients. Involved in strategy, stakeholder management and SEM implementation across a range of client verticals

Snr SEM Account Manager

SEM Account Manager

Populis (Previously GoAdv)

Manager of Populis' Online Marketing Operations in Paid Search.

Online Marketing Manager - Paid Search

OutHaus

Responsible for Online and Offline Group Marketing activities. Design and production of company collateral, guerilla marketing initiatives, business prospecting, loyalty marketing.

Group Marketing Executive

Dixons Stores Group

Responsible for day-to-day management of PC World website, including CRM management, content creation and management, uploading new products to site and liaising with web development agency to improve user experience and ROI.

Direct Marketing Assistant

In an increasingly competitive digital landscape, where Google, Facebook and Instagram ad costs soar, I leverage in-house, custom-built AI systems to boost client appointments and sales. With 18+ years in strategic digital marketing, I now blend my expertise with tailor-made AI solutions, helping clients slash marketing expenses while maximising growth.

Stop scratching your head with countless off-the-shelf "silver bullet" tools. Get serious about AI. Book an appointment today and learn more.

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