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Glen Evans
Talent Partner at Greylock
Glen Evans is a prominent figure in the tech recruiting landscape, currently serving as a Partner in Core Talent at Greylock Partners, a leading venture capital firm. He has been with Greylock since October 2018, initially taking on the role of Vice President of Core Talent before being promoted to Partner in September 2020.124
Professional Background
Before joining Greylock, Glen Evans held significant positions at several high-profile technology companies:
- Head of Global Recruiting at Slack (April 2016 - October 2018): In this role, he was instrumental in scaling Slack's recruiting team from 24 to 60 members, enhancing recruiting operations and developing sourcing tools to support rapid company growth.14
- Director of Engineering Recruiting at Facebook (May 2009 - March 2016): Here, he led a team of 100 recruiters, focusing on infrastructure, IT, and security. He played a key role during Facebook's acquisition of Oculus, integrating their recruiting operations with Facebook's.13
Glen's career began in recruitment roles at major tech companies including Google and Yahoo, where he developed foundational skills that would later support his ascent to leadership positions in talent acquisition.24
Educational Background
Glen Evans earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis, graduating in 2000.25
Contributions at Greylock
At Greylock, Glen focuses on building and evolving core talent within the firm and advising portfolio companies on various aspects of recruiting and operations. His approach emphasizes quality over quantity in hiring practices, ensuring that the firms he works with can attract and retain exceptional talent effectively.45 His extensive network and experience make him a valuable asset to both Greylock and its portfolio companies as they navigate the competitive landscape of tech recruitment.
Glen is based in San Francisco, California, and maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, where he shares insights related to talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.2
