Jose has seen almost all sides of the talent universe. He loves finding win-wins and bringing together exceptional talent with breakout opportunities.
Highlights
The Google start
Early in his career, Jose spent time at Google and Cisco before leading recruiting for multiple startups, including Dropcam, which was acquired by Google and Nest in 2014.
Talent Partner
Jose spent nearly five years as a Talent Partner for Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator before founding Build Talent in 2019, which was sold to Riviera Partners in 2023. At Riviera, he served as a Partner and team lead in the Venture Capital practice, focusing on early-stage startups and venture studios.
Jose loves working with companies at the earliest stages, where progress is visible and key hires can be transformational.
Superpowers
Recruiting foresight
Many hiring challenges are recurring. Jose helps founders see around corners when it comes to hiring leaders.
Making company-changing hires
The right talent can supercharge an early-stage company. Jose has a track record of making hires that affect company valuations.
An eye for non-obvious talent
Many recruiters can spot exceptional talent. But what about those who are still under the radar? Jose enjoys making connections to tomorrow’s superstars.
