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Matt Birnbaum
Partner at Pear VC
Matt Birnbaum is a prominent figure in the venture industry, known for his unique founder-first approach to talent management.
With a background in Economics and Japanese from Gettysburg College, Matt Birnbaum has honed his skills and expertise in various high-profile roles.
He previously served as the Talent Partner at Pear VC, where he focused on fostering the growth and success of founders by assisting in crucial hiring processes.
Before his tenure at Pear VC, Matt held key positions such as Head of Talent Acquisition at Instacart and Director of Recruitment at Wildfire, a company later acquired by Google.
His career also includes owning UpStart Talent and holding significant roles at Clinkle and Fisher Investments.
Matt Birnbaum's philosophy revolves around the belief that supporting founders in their hiring endeavors ultimately leads to collective success and value creation.
He emphasizes the importance of aligning talent strategies with the genuine needs of entrepreneurs to drive sustainable growth and innovation.