Clare Balloga

Talent Lead @Read AI

Seattle, WA, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Talent Lead @Read AI

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Seattle, WA, US

Reporting directly to CEO, David Shim, I serve as the strategic and tactical Talent Partner. I drive the hiring roadmap to ensure that Read AI\'s growth and product milestones are reached. • Collaborate directly with C-suite and executives to align talent acquisition strategies with company growth objectives. • Drive hiring initiatives across diverse teams including Software Engineering, AI/ML, Product, and GTM. • Own executive and leadership searches.• Identify, implement and manage vendor relationships for modern TA tech stack including AI-driven sourcing tools and data-centric interview process.• Build and manage a small but mighty Talent org.

EDUCATION

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Gonzaga University

Bachelor's degree, Biology and Criminal Justice, Minor: Psychology

SKILLS

SourcingResearchPersonal DevelopmentTime ManagementRecruitingInterviewingSocial MediaMarketing StrategyInterviewing SkillsNetworkingLeadershipTrainingPublic SpeakingDirect SalesCustomer RetentionSalesCustomer ServiceMarketingB2c MarketingTeam LeadershipDirect MarketingBuilding RelationshipsAccount Management

ABOUT CLARE BALLOGA

As a seasoned Talent Acquisition leader with over a decade of experience, I specialize in connecting high-growth startups with top-tier talent in the Generative AI and Distributed Cloud Computing spaces. Throughout my career, I\'ve led successful full-cycle recruiting efforts and built best practices from scratch, including during my time as Head of Talent at OctoAI, where I helped scale the company through high-growth stages for 3 years. My expertise spans across engineering executive searches, compensation planning, and building high-performance teams from the ground up. I\'ve hired individuals across AI Systems, Cloud Engineering, Product, and Operations, and have a track record of securing top talent for high-impact roles, including, Executive searches, Product leaders, and Directors across multiple functions.My passion lies in helping startups grow by identifying and placing transformative talent who can drive innovation and business outcomes.Let\'s connect if you\'re looking for a strategic partner to scale your team with industry-leading talent.

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