Matt Birnbaum
Login to view DISC.Matt Birnbaum is a Partner at Pear VC, where he has built a founder-first talent function that has made over 200 direct hires for portfolio companies. His expertise is in hyper-growth scaling, having previously led talent acquisition at Instacart, growing the company from 300 to 3, 000 employees. He holds a B. A. from Gettysburg College.
Outside of his direct role, Matt is deeply engaged in the nuances of the startup ecosystem. He frequently shares insights on hiring philosophies, effective interview techniques, and the evolving landscape of employee compensation, particularly within the competitive AI sector. His focus is consistently on building robust, scalable teams from the ground up.
After leading recruiting at Wildfire through its acquisition by Google, he felt the itch to join an early-stage company again, showcasing his passion for building from scratch.
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