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

Leanne Sara Jones Hunt

2iC Global

𝗖𝗼-𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝗶𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹

Transforming recruitment businesses from vision to reality through relentless execution.

After partnering with 150+ recruitment agencies globally, I discovered a universal truth: success lies not in strategy, but in execution. This revelation led to founding 2iC Global, where we don't just consult—we implement.

Our approach is simple: We become your operational Second in Command, physically embedding in your business to drive measurable transformation. With a track record of engineering 400% growth & 14+ years driving recruitment excellence, I've refined the art of turning chaos into clockwork.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗶𝗖 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
While others create presentations, blueprints & roadmaps we create results:

- Implementing AI solutions that deliver immediate ROI
- Building and upskilling high-performance teams
- Streamlining operations through hands-on process optimization
- Accelerating revenue growth through practical innovation

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲™ combines strategic insight with tactical execution, compressing years of growth into a focused 6-month sprint. We work alongside you, transforming your recruitment agency from a demanding business into a valuable asset.

Transformation Partner 

Coaching

Chief Operations Officer (COO) & Coach

Excell Jones

WHO AM I?

Recruitment expert with a proven track record (9+ year career) in providing 1000’s of high-quality graduates, trainees (college and school leavers) & second-jobbers (those with previous sales experience) to the most reputable recruitment and sales businesses in the UK.

BENEFITS FOR YOU?

Benefits for candidates:

•We provide the support and advice you need including CV review and access to a Prep Portal - so you feel fully prepared for the interview. 
•Client base includes various recruitment and sales sectors to meet your specific preference - enabling you to explore your avenues to make an informed decision
•Our client base offers superb career progression and excellent training programmes - fully equipping you with the tools to become a successful Recruitment Consultant or sales professional
•Urgency – many instances of candidates being placed within less than 2 weeks of agreeing to work with us - you won't be waiting long when you want to start your career in recruitment

Benefits for clients:

•Your time saved – we only work with a small number of businesses at any one time to ensure your vacancy is given the attention it needs to find you the right person quickly 
•We spend over 2 hours with each candidate that we put forward to you, ensuring they are suitable for your business needs, culture etc. saving you time and money on replacements
•Innovative resourcing and headhunting techniques to target the best candidate for you - saving you time
•100’s of examples of placements being made within 2 weeks of instruction saving our clients lost revenue from a lower head-count 
•A prestigious network of 1000’s of entry-level quality candidates in the UK which helps us find the skills that YOU need - saving you time and resources
•Over 95% of clients are repeat customers – this saves time throughout the process and achieves an even higher success rate

www.excelljones.com
leanne@excelljones.com
07889 339 707

Other

Recruitment-to-recruitment specialist, focused on placing graduates into entry-level positions with UK recruitment businesses
Offering expert advice, support and guidance to graduates who were looking for their first role in recruitment

Head of Graduate Recruitment - Rec-to-Rec

𝗖𝗼-𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝟮𝗶𝗖 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹
Transforming recruitment businesses through elite team training and talent acquisition. After partnering with 1500+ recruitment agencies globally, I discovered a universal truth: exceptional teams drive exceptional results.

Our approach combines strategic team development with specialist recruitment services, delivering measurable transformation across the globe.

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

Virtual group and 1-2-1 training programs
Performance acceleration methodologies
Cross-cultural team development
Scalable solutions for teams of all sizes
Immediate ROI delivery

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝘁𝗼-𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲:

Full 360° Consultants
Billing Managers
Senior Consultants
Team Leaders
Recruitment Directors
EA/PAs/VAs
Operations Managers

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗶𝗖 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
While others create presentations, we create results. Our 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲™ combines virtual training excellence with practical implementation, compressing years of development into focused programs that deliver immediate impact.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲:
My 14-year journey spans every recruitment perspective: from hands-on consultant to business owner to transformational COO. As a former R2R business owner, I've personally placed 700+ recruiters while building a profitable enterprise. This unique blend of being both in the trenches & at the helm gives me unparalleled insight into what truly drives agency success.

As COO, I engineered 400% growth, driving revenue to £5.5 million through operational excellence and team development. This wasn't just about numbers – it was about building scalable systems & high-performing teams that could sustain that growth.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁:

Global virtual training that delivers consistent results
Proven methodologies that work across cultures - accountability to ensure they are also applying the theory 
Deep expertise in recruitment talent acquisition
Real-world implementation experience
Track record of measurable transformation
Accessibility between training sessions via Slack channel

Whether you're looking to transform your existing team's performance or acquire top recruitment talent, we have the expertise to deliver results. Our combination of virtual training programs and specialist recruitment services is designed for one purpose: turning your recruitment business into a high-performing asset.

Who We Help

Solo Recruitment Business Owners:

Are you stuck on the feast/famine revenue roller coaster?
Do you want to become a trusted advisor in your niche, attracting inbound clients/candidates?
Do you want more consistent, predictable placements and to double your billings in 6-12 months?
Are you ready to implement a proven process to create the ultimate lifestyle business that gives you freedom, flexibility and financial security while working fewer hours.

[Learn More] https://calendly.com/recruitment-coach/30-mins-strategy-session


Recruiting & Staffing Business Owners:

Do you currently have a small team -- or you want to grow but are not sure where to start? 
Are you wanting to scale to 7-figures but realize you're the bottleneck to business growth? 
Do you feel that your current business model is not scalable? Almost every task that needs to get done rests on your shoulders.  And there are only so many hours in the day?
Are you ready to add the right PEOPLE and PROCESSES to grow your PROFITS, making your business run like a well-oiled machine

[Learn More] - https://calendly.com/recruitment-coach/30-mins-strategy-session


7-Figure Recruiting & Staffing Business Owners:

Do you have the ambition to scale to 8-figures so you can potentially exit in 3-5 years? 
Are you lacking a strategic plan and clear blueprint to accelerate growth, maximize profitability and enhance the value of your business?
Do you want to attract a team of top-producers and build a recruitment business that generates cash flow without you?
Do you want to replace yourself as the primary fee earner and spend more time working "on" the business?
Are you ready to implement the same framework that resulted in $16m revenue and a successful exit?

[Learn More] https://calendly.com/recruitment-coach/30-mins-strategy-session

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