Vipul Rai

Evaluator
DISC Type : scd

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Straive

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Vipul Rai is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Straive with over six years of experience, focusing on AI/ML and analytics hiring for Fortune 100 clients. He has a proven track record in managing end-to-end recruitment and building strong client relationships. He holds a Bachelors of Technology and is an ISO 27001 Certified Auditor.

Outside of his professional role, Vipul is a passionate writer and analyst of European football. He has published articles and analysis on player transfers and news from the top five European leagues, sharing his insights on team dynamics and market trends.

He was recognized as being in the top 25% of all LinkedIn recruiters and was invited to be a guest speaker at a LinkedIn "Talent 4. 0" event.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

AI/ML Recruiting
His current role and recent hiring posts focus specifically on sourcing talent for Data Engineering and AI/ML initiatives, particularly with Databricks.
Talent Strategy
He was a guest speaker at a LinkedIn event where he shared insights on "Building an Effective, Insights-Driven Hiring Strategy. "
European Football
He has authored publications on football, including detailed articles and analysis on the transfer market within Europe's top leagues.

Media Appearances

Vipul has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Straive
7-2022 - 6-2025
Lead Talent Acquisition at Creospan Inc.
10-2021 - 7-2022
Lead Recruiter at iPlace
5-2021 - 10-2021
Sr. Recruiter at US Tech Solutions
3-2019 - 4-2021
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Canvas Infotech Inc.

Education

2013 - 2017
Bachelor's of Technology from Greater Noida Institute of Technology(GNIOT)

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Exp : 8 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Straive
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Insights For Selling To Vipul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vipul is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vipul

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vipul move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Vipul take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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