The Talent Search · Track 2
The Closer
Neo-Soul · Smooth, confident, late-night groove
Lauren Ipsen · Lessons from one of the world's top executive recruiters
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“It was a seven month game of courtship.”- Lauren Ipsen
The Story Behind This Song
Lauren Ipsen, who went from Daversa Partners to General Catalyst's talent team, told Lenny about landing a VP of Engineering through seven months of relationship-building — starting as an advisor, then collaborator, then finally teammate. No formal interview. No transactional process. Just trust built over time.
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Lessons from one of the world's top executive recruiters
Lauren IpsenPodcast