Julian Placino is a seasoned recruitment marketing consultant, media entrepreneur, speaker, and host of Pathways to Success. Armed with over 16 years of experience in recruiting, he has an impressive track record of helping leading corporations attract top talent in technology, creative arts, and sales. He is the CEO of Pathways Affiliated, LLC, a company that creates a universal competitive advantage in talent attraction and recruitment that values innovation and culture.

Prior to this, Julian spent over 7 years leading talent acquisition at Bottle Rocket, a mobile development firm known for creating award-winning experiences for major brands globally. He has also held technical recruiting and management roles at organizations like Kforce, Robert Half Technology, and ReachLocal. Julian is a sought-after speaker and has spoken to corporations, conferences, and universities about recruiting, personal branding, and career success.

Julian is a Bachelor of Business Administration Marketing graduate from the University of North Texas. He has been a freelance contributor at the USA TODAY NETWORK- LOCALiQ and an on-camera talent at the Kim Dawson Agency Inc. Julian's extensive background in recruitment, marketing, and entrepreneurship has cemented him as an authority in the industry, and he continues to innovate the recruiting landscape by combining video content, employee training, and social media strategies.