Andy Thompson

Andy Thompson is the Co-founder and CEO of Bitcoin Talent Co., a recruiting firm focused exclusively on the Bitcoin industry.13 He brings extensive experience in recruiting and company building to his role at Bitcoin Talent Co.

Background and Experience

Andy Thompson has a diverse background in the tech industry:

• He previously built internal teams at Uber during their period of hypergrowth.1
• He worked as a practice director at a boutique search firm, supporting early-stage startups.1
• Prior to founding Bitcoin Talent Co., Andy started his own recruiting agency focused on technology companies across the Americas and Europe.1

Founding Bitcoin Talent Co.

In early 2023, Andy Thompson co-founded Bitcoin Talent Co. along with Michael Tanguma and Eric Podwojski.12 The company was formed with the mission to help the Bitcoin network flourish by equipping Bitcoin-focused companies with world-class talent.1

Expertise and Focus

Andy and his team at Bitcoin Talent Co. offer:

• Full suite recruiting and talent acquisition support for Bitcoin companies
• Advisory services to help Bitcoin startups scale
• Complementary educational resources for candidates and companies1

Personal Bitcoin Journey

Andy's journey into Bitcoin began while he was running his first recruiting business. He became deeply interested in Bitcoin, which eventually led him to shut down his successful traditional tech recruiting business and relaunch it as Bitcoin Talent Co.2

Social Media Presence

You can find Andy Thompson on:

• LinkedIn: His username is arthompson874
• Twitter: His handle is @theandytee, where he describes himself as "building #Bitcoin one hire at a time"5

Andy Thompson is actively involved in the Bitcoin community, speaking at events and podcasts about careers in the Bitcoin industry.67