Adam Erickson

Adam Erickson is a seasoned recruiting professional with a strong belief in fostering human connections within organizations. Currently leading a recruiting team of 51+ at DoorDash, he has played a crucial role in expanding the North America Sales & Merchants organization by hiring over 1000 employees in 2021.

With a diverse background in recruiting, including experience in engineering, data science, university recruiting, and sales, Adam values the impact of diversity on a company's culture and product. He champions the natural inclusion of multiple viewpoints while building teams and stresses the importance of diversity in recruiting practices.

Having served in key roles at prominent tech companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, Adam has gained extensive experience in talent acquisition and team leadership. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Washington State University.

Adam Erickson Consulting, LLC, was founded by Adam before his leadership roles at Upstart and DoorDash, where he honed his skills in technical recruiting. Known for his mentoring and networking abilities, Adam is passionate about supporting the growth and learning of fellow recruiters.