Antonio Busalacchi

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Head of Talent Acquisition at Realtor.com

Austin, Texas, United States

Overview

Antonio Busalacchi is a strategic talent acquisition leader with over 17 years of experience scaling global teams within the tech industry, including at Realtor. com, Meta, and Vrbo. A graduate of San Diego State University, he is described by colleagues as resourceful, insightful, and a high-energy contributor.

Outside of his professional life, Antonio demonstrates a strong connection to his alma mater, San Diego State University. He actively supports businesses founded by fellow alumni and celebrates the universitys community and successes, identifying as an "Aztec for life. "

Unique fact: Antonio was a featured speaker at the ERE Recruiting Conference in 2019, sharing his expertise with industry peers.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Big Vision Person

Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  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.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
Has over nine years of experience leading and scaling hiring globally across the US, EMEA, and APAC for companies like Silicon Labs and Babylon Health.
Executive Recruiting
Possesses more than a decade of experience in executive recruiting, hiring for roles from Director to the C-Suite at multiple major tech companies.
Employer Branding
Actively promotes his company's culture and opportunities through social media and improved Glassdoor ratings at a previous company through his initiatives.

Media Appearances

Antonio has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition at Realtor.com
3-2023 - 5-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition at Open Lending
6-2021 - 2-2023
Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Babylon
6-2017 - 6-2021
Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Silicon Labs
2-2013 - 6-2017
Sr Manager, Global Talent Acquisition, Engineering (Expedia acquired Vrbo) at Expedia Group

Education

1997 - 2002
BS from San Diego State University

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Insights For Selling To Antonio

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Antonio 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 Antonio

  • 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 Antonio move?

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

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

You And Antonio

Personality Compatibility


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