Alexandra P.

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DISC Type : DS

Head of Talent at LocalStack

United Kingdom

Overview

Alexandra P. is the Head of Talent at LocalStack, specializing in scaling teams for VC-backed software companies. With a background from Rotterdam School of Management and Bucerius Law School, she focuses on product and engineering recruitment. People who have worked with her describe her as proactive, professional, and an expert in her field.

Alexandra recently returned to her role after taking a break for full-time parenting. Her previous experience as a venture partner suggests a deep personal interest in the startup ecosystem and the mechanics of building successful companies from the ground up, beyond just the talent acquisition function.

Unique Fact: She was previously an Operating Partner at NOMU Ventures, where she helped establish the funds investment thesis and operational framework for portfolio companies.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Long-Term Thinker

Consummate Professional

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Scaling Tech Teams
Leads talent acquisition for LocalStack, a Series A startup, with a recent focus on hiring GTM, product marketing, and finance executives to support growth.
VC-backed Startups
Serves as a Talent Advisor to venture-backed software companies and previously worked as a partner in a VC fund, investing in the MENA region.
Developer Tooling
As Head of Talent at LocalStack, a company prominent on GitHub, she is deeply immersed in the developer tools space and its unique hiring challenges.

Media Appearances

Alexandra has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Head of Talent at LocalStack
12-2024
Talent Advisor at Productwise Talent
9-2018 - 11-2024
Talent and People Lead at Productwise Talent
5-2021 - 1-2023
Venture Partner at NOMU Ventures
1-2020 - 5-2021
Operating Partner at NOMU Ventures

Education

BSc IBA from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Executive Master of Law and Business (MLB) from Bucerius Law School

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Exp : 8 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Talent at LocalStack
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Insights For Selling To Alexandra

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alexandra is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alexandra

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alexandra move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Alexandra take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Alexandra

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