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The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations

EP 213: A Non-Traditional Path to a Ruthless Hiring Bar

May 7, 2026·56 min
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Lauren Valencia grew up in a small town outside Seattle, where adventure, sports, and early problem-solving shaped a non-traditional path into recruiting. Now Head of Talent at Socket, she’s scaling teams quickly while rethinking org design, first-in hires, and what actually drives success in a startup. In this conversation, she shares why recruiters need to think like founders, how to evaluate real builders, and why picking your hires like you pick your inner circle is so crucial. Episode me...

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