Lee Gutman

Lee Gutman is a Talent & HR leader with a strong background in building and expanding high-performing 'People' functions. Currently, Lee holds the position of leading Talent Acquisition and HR at Casdin Capital, LLC, a Growth Equity firm in New York specializing in the Biotech and Life Sciences industry. In this role, Lee oversees firm-wide recruitment, human resources, portfolio company support, and community development initiatives.

With a comprehensive professional journey, Lee Gutman has previously served in various key roles such as leading the talent function at Enigma Technologies and engaging in executive search at Connections of NY Inc., where Lee forged a diverse network of talent spanning technology, biotech, and finance sectors. Lee is actively involved in the VC Platform/Talent and TroopHR communities, bringing a wealth of expertise and connections to these networks.

Lee Gutman's qualifications include being Hogan certified, enabling the administration of Hogan Personality Assessments to aid in talent selection, coaching, and learning and development processes. This certification underscores Lee's commitment to fostering talent growth and organizational success through strategic HR practices and assessments.

Lee Gutman pursued a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University at Albany, laying a strong foundation for a career centered around effective communication, relationship-building, and people management skills.

Lee Gutman's past organizational affiliations include roles such as Senior Director of Talent & HR at Casdin Capital, LLC, Member of TroopHR, Member of the VC Platform Global Community, Head of Talent at Enigma Technologies, Inc., Head of Talent at Casdin Capital, LLC, and VP of Technology Recruitment at Connections of New York. These experiences have contributed to Lee's well-rounded expertise in talent management, HR leadership, and fostering community engagement within the industry.