Hi, I'm Pietro.

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From 2018 to 2021, I joined Upvest post-Seed as employee #5 and first in-house recruiter. I later became Talent Lead, helping scale the team from 5 to 100+ in three years.

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In 2022, I began freelancing for top-tier VC-backed product-startups, filling tricky technical roles quickly. Notable examples include Raycast (led recruiting from Seed) and Causal (acquired by Lucanet in October '24).

 

I refined a high-speed headhunting method enabling me to fill one role every 5 days on average. I call it "Search Sprint"—here’s a demo where I break it down.

 

Between 2022 and 2024, I met in person hundreds of top technical talents, truly listening to their concerns. A recurring theme emerged: the lack of ethical purpose in their work. Many sought tech companies driven by real social and environmental impact, beyond just profits.

 

I'm now seeking early-stage tech projects genuinely committed to measurable social and environmental impact. I’m focusing on areas such as climate tech, health, social inclusion, agritech, and ethical/responsible AI, among others.

 

If this strikes a chord to you, feel free to reach out: me@pietroarvati.com.