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Peter Clarke
Talent Partner at Accel
Peter Clarke is a Talent Partner at Accel, a leading venture capital firm, where he has been since May 2013. In his role, he focuses on building high-value relationships across Accel's network and assisting entrepreneurs in forming high-performance teams.124
Professional Background
Before joining Accel, Clarke served as the Vice President of Executive Talent at Greylock Partners, and he was a founding partner at True, a boutique executive search firm. His earlier career includes roles as an Executive Search Consultant at Heidrick & Struggles and as a Systems Integration Architect at Boeing, where he worked on significant projects related to the company's aircraft systems.13
Education
Clarke holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from SUNY Brockport, where he graduated summa cum laude, and a Master’s degree in Software Development from Carnegie Mellon University.12
Insights on Talent Acquisition
Clarke emphasizes the importance of hiring complementary skills in executives to avoid micromanagement and promote a diverse range of ideas within companies. He believes that good talent is always in demand and that founders should focus on attracting the right skills to build effective teams.34
