67,000+ open eng roles globally. AI jobs up 335%. Tech hiring is recovering fast. But more openings doesn’t mean easier hiring. For candidates or founders. The tech job market is recovering. Most hiring processes aren’t. lennysnewsletter.com/p/state…

Excited to be speaking tomorrow at @recexpo. The recruitment industry is facing a moment where it needs to adapt. Tomorrow I’ll be discussing why the incentives behind recruitment matter so much - and what happens when you start to rethink the model. 🕛 12pm, Tue 16th - ExCeL

Most founders don't have a hiring problem. They have a thinking problem. I explored this in a guest blog for @setsquared - why the urge to move fast is often what breaks hiring, and what to do instead. The importance of strategic recruitment setsquared.co.uk/executive-t…

Headcount growth isn’t a growth strategy. In 2026, the recruiters and founders who win won’t be the loudest or the biggest - they’ll be the ones who invest most deeply in their people. I’ve written more on this here in my latest @RecruiterMag column.

The recruitment industry is obsessed with CVs. But founders don’t need more CVs. They need insight. They need confidence. That’s the real advantage great recruiters bring. I dig into this in my latest @RecruiterMag column recruiter.co.uk/opinion/2025…

Recruitment isn’t broken – it’s evolving. Startups are hiring differently. The old model doesn’t cut it anymore. Smaller firms have a chance to lead – if we adapt. I shared more in my latest @RecruiterMag column recruiter.co.uk/opinion/2025…

Don't spent all your time chasing talent. Attract it with clarity and purpose.

On networking, don't collect contacts. Build real connections.

I’ve hired people with impressive logos on their CV, assuming they’d know what to do. Most struggled. The best hires? The ones without flashy CVs - the ones I challenged on their plan, first 90 days, & motivations. Lesson learned: Don’t hire for experience. Hire for impact.

Don't hire for experience. Hire for impact.

Over the past 4 months, I’ve run 10 events with 120 founders & investors. The goal? Build connections, not just sell. It’s hard work, but it pays off: stronger relationships, new clients, and real insights into what people value and need. Effort isn’t glamorous, but it works.

For years, I avoided weights at the gym - no clue what to do, thought it didn’t matter. Now? I strength train 3+ times weekly, 23 weeks straight. What changed? Muscle mass = longevity An app for workouts + confidence Knowing data motivates me Awareness and tools - key for me

I used to think selling was about convincing anyone to say yes. But then I realised… it’s about creating an environment where the right people - those with a real need, now or in the future - want to buy. Focus on relevance, trust, and value, and selling takes care of itself.

Networking used to feel overwhelming for me. Trying to talk to everyone, walk away with hot leads, and make it ‘worth it.’ Now I realise it’s much simpler: just show up and have real conversations. The best connections come naturally when you stop overthinking it.