Jen Mease
Talent Strategy and Compensation Advisor
- Role
- Talent Strategy Advisor at Growth By Design Talent
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jen Mease
Jen Mease is a senior talent strategy advisor with deep experience helping high-growth tech companies build and scale exceptional teams. She has led talent acquisition and compensation at Zipline, supporting rapid global growth, and previously built and evolved talent programs at 23andMe and Google. Most recently, Jen served as a Principal Advisor with GBD partnering with executives across seed-stage startups through Series E+ companies — from teams of 20 to more than 1,200 employees globally. She is now the Founder of Mease Growth Partners where she advises early and growth-stage companies on talent strategy, executive hiring, and building scalable recruiting foundations.Jen is known for blending strategic clarity with practical execution. She helps leaders make confident talent decisions during periods of rapid growth, align hiring with business priorities, and turn talent into a true competitive advantage. Her collaborative, trusted-partner approach makes her a go-to advisor for any leader navigating scale.
Experience
Talent Strategy Advisor
Sep 2025 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Growth by Design Talent partners with venture backed technology companies to design and build exceptional talent strategies and recruiting functions. We provide advisory services, executive & augmented search, and talent development to help companies scale thoughtfully without sacrificing quality. Our team of experienced in-house operators brings deep expertise in building inclusive teams, sustainable recruiting cultures, and iconic employer brands. Trusted by leading companies including Anthropic, Discord, Stripe, and Figma. Learn more at gbdtalent.com.
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Summer Institute for General Management
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human and Organizational Development
Southern Methodist University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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