Sarah Watzek

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VP of Talent & Engagement at Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sarah Watzek is the VP of Talent & Engagement at the Ellison Institute of Technology, where she focuses on scaling high-performance teams in AI and robotics. With over 20 years of experience, including a key role building the talent function at Google DeepMind, she holds a BSc in Applied Psychology & Computing.

Outside of her professional life, Sarah is passionate about yoga, open-water swimming, and traveling with her young family. She has a strong commitment to the non-profit sector, previously serving as a Trustee for a charity focused on making mathematics enjoyable and accessible for families.

She has dedicated time to community causes, serving as a Non-Executive Director for the childrens charity Maths on Toast.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Fast Adopter

Achievment Oriented

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. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

AI & Robotics Talent
Leads talent and engagement for the AI & Robotics Institute at EIT, and previously built out the talent function for research and engineering teams at DeepMind.
Scaling Tech Teams
Specializes in designing talent systems that help ambitious, high-growth technology organizations to scale effectively.
Founder Mentorship
Advises early-stage VCs and consults directly with founders of mission-focused startups on people, talent, and culture.

Media Appearances

Sarah Watzek | Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford. Featured in Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford (eit.org)

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Work History

11-2024
VP of Talent & Engagement at Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford
9-2023
Advisor at Kindred Capital VC
7-2023 - 11-2024
Founder & Director at Self-employed
6-2020 - 12-2023
Non-Executive Director (Trustee) at Maths on Toast
2-2016 - 6-2023
Talent Acquisition Lead at Google DeepMind

Education

2002 - 2006
BSc (HONS) from Bournemouth University
2008 - 2010
Post-Graduate Diploma from The Open University

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Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

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 be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah 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 Sarah

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Sarah

Personality Compatibility


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