Marissa Huang

Marissa Huang is an Advisor at PeopleTech Partners and an Operating Partner focused on People and Talent at Playground Global, a venture capital firm. She has a robust background in talent management, having held significant roles at major tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Niantic. Notably, she was the first Head of Talent for several startups, including Thumbtack and Figma.124

In her current role, Huang leverages her expertise to support early-stage founders and companies, emphasizing the importance of building diverse teams and creating inclusive work environments. She also engages in executive coaching, helping leaders enhance their capabilities in team building and product development.13 Her work reflects a commitment to fostering intentional organizational cultures through data-driven strategies and apprenticeship programs.12