Sam Evans

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

AI/ML Recruiter at Scale AI

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Sam Evans is an expert AI/ML Recruiter at Scale AI, focused on building world-class teams for Generative AI and Safety & Evaluations. He holds a Bachelors degree from The University of New Mexico and is described by colleagues as professional and meticulous in his approach to talent acquisition.

His career reflects a journey from consultant to builder. After becoming a top performer at Lawrence Harvey, he founded two specialized firms: Siftr, for AI and ML executive search, and BlockTal, which focused on leadership in the Web3 space. This entrepreneurial experience now shapes his work at Scale AI.

He has also explored the intersection of technology and his field as the host of "The Decentralized Edge Podcast. "

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Confident

Conviction Driven

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

AI/ML Talent
Specializes in recruiting world-class AI, ML, and Research talent for high-impact teams, specifically in Generative AI and AI Safety.
Generative AI
Actively supports and hires for Scale AI's Generative AI team, working at the intersection of data and foundation models.
AI in Recruitment
On his podcast, he discussed the necessity for recruiters to embrace AI in their workflows to stay relevant and effective.

Media Appearances

Sam has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
AI/ML Recruiter at Scale AI
6-2024
Head of BlockTal at BlockTal
8-2022 - 9-2024
Founder at Siftr
10-2019 - 8-2022
VP Data Science, Machine Learning & AI Executive Recruitment at Lawrence Harvey
8-2018 - 1-2019
Principal Consultant at Lawrence Harvey

Education

2010 - 2014
Bachelor's degree from The University of New Mexico

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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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