Luan Lam

Luan Lam is a seasoned talent acquisition professional currently serving in multiple high-level roles:

Current Positions

• Chief People Officer at Harness
• Advisor, Talent at Unusual Ventures

Professional Background

Luan has an extensive career in talent acquisition and people operations, with significant experience in scaling teams and organizations.12 Some of his previous roles include:

• VP of Global Talent at AppDynamics, where he was instrumental in scaling the company from 150 to almost 2,000 employees globally1
• Senior positions at companies like SnapLogic, SuccessFactors, H5 Technologies, and Informatica2

Expertise and Contributions

Luan is known for:

• Building and scaling teams across various organizations2
• Launching internship programs and driving international growth2
• Expanding workforce strategies and enhancing organizational efficiency2
• Managing global recruitment processes2

He has written articles on the "War for Talent" and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and San Francisco Business Times, specifically on the art and science of recruiting.1

Education

Luan holds a BA in International Relations from the University of California, Davis.12

Advisory Roles

In addition to his primary roles, Luan has served as an advisor for companies like PlanGrid, Headhunter.io, and 8×8 Inc.1 He has also been a Guest Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley for the "Organization and Management" course with the International Diploma Programs.4

Investment Profile

As an advisor at Unusual Ventures, Luan's investment profile includes:

• Investment Range: $100K - $500K
• Sweet Spot: $250K
• Current Fund Size at Unusual Ventures: $400M3

Luan Lam is recognized for his expertise in talent acquisition and people strategies, particularly in the context of rapidly growing technology companies.