Rockman believes that a lot of recruiting is about matchmaking and understanding people's psychology. He believes that ensuring the right fit between companies, talent, and leaders is the key to accelerating growth.
Highlights
The New York City DNA
Rockman previously led recruiting teams at Gilt, Facebook, MongoDB, and Transfix.
Two-Time Founder
He’s a two-time founder and sold his company, Clear Talent, to Patreon, where he then worked as VP of Talent for three years.
For Rockman, the work he enjoys most is advising and coaching talent across all levels, from helping candidates think through how to grow their roles to helping leaders manage difficult situations. Hiring is only one element of scaling a business, and being a part of the longer lifecycle for talent is key.
Superpowers
Being a sounding board
Rockman operates primarily in the talent space, but most challenges in startups revolve around people. Helping founders understand how to manage those relationships tends to solve core problems faster.
Bringing in 10x talent
Rockman understands the right talent for the right opportunity that accelerates growth. He's a pro at finding folks who are intrinsically motivated and interested in the space at hand (beyond simply having the hard skills required).
Remaining hands-on
Rockman bleeds recruiting. He scrolls LinkedIn in his free time. He's fascinated by understanding who is doing what and when, and then matching opportunities to that data.
