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Steven Helmholz

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Director Talent Acquisition at SoLa Impact
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Steven is a talent leader and educator, serving as an Adjunct Professor at USC and founder of MossiTribe. His background includes senior talent acquisition roles at firms like SoLa Impact and OnDeck, informed by his Cornell MBA. Colleagues describe him as a visionary, charismatic, and dedicated leader.

He is passionate about mentorship, teaching a Life Design class and exploring concepts of personal growth and deep work from authors like Cal Newport. Steven grew up in West Africa where his father worked for the United Nations, and he is the proud father of his daughter, Margaux.

Unique fact: Steven is currently writing a book titled, "Lock, Stock & Barrel<>How to Bulletproof Your Career".

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Director Talent Acquisition
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Talent Strategy
His career is defined by leadership roles in talent acquisition, from startups to large firms like Korn Ferry, focusing on aligning business and talent strategies.
Life Design
Teaches a 'Life Design Lab' master class at USC's Sol Price School of Public Policy, helping students navigate their professional and personal paths.
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Career

Work history

2023
Director Talent Acquisition
SoLa Impact
2018
Founder & Recruitment Partner | Advisory Board Member
MossiTribe
2021 - 2023
Managing Director & Head of Talent Acquisition
CNM LLP
2021 - 2023
Managing Director & Head of Talent Acquisition
CNM LLP
2015 - 2018
Head of Talent Acquisition
OnDeck
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Education
2001 - 2003
MBA
Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
BA
Columbia University
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