Kimberly Jeane

About Kimberly Jeane

Tackling new markets and global expansion? I help startups build the teams they need to succeed. I\'m a people and talent leader who partners with founders and executives to lay the groundwork for growth –from recruiting top-tier talent to shaping strategy and designing efficient operations.I\'ve had the privilege of leading recruiting efforts across the AI, fintech, healthcare, climate tech, energy and manufacturing helping companies from their first hire to massive scale. I thrive on solving complex hiring challenges, whether it\'s building a company’s first U.S. team, scaling globally, or optimizing their recruiting engine. My mission is simple: to help you build a team that can achieve anything.What I bring to the table:* Strategic Scaling: Designing hiring plans that align with each stage of a company\'s growth journey.* Global & U.S. Market Entry: Guiding international startups as they establish and scale their presence in the U.S.* Recruiting & Talent Strategy: Partnering with leadership to attract and retain high-impact teams.* Operational Excellence: Building recruiting processes that are fast, smart, and cost-effective.As an Army Veteran, I\'m no stranger to high-stakes environments. I\'m passionate about working with ambitious teams that are building the future. Let\'s connect if you need a partner to help you build yours.

Experience

1. Owner Operator

   Modifi

   Dec 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Austin, TX | Global· Partner with seed to Series B startups (5–50 employees) to design and execute hiring strategies that support rapid growth and market expansion.· Specialize in U.S. entry hiring for international startups, building first teams and establishing long-term foundations.· Work closely with founders and executives to create scalable recruiting frameworks across sourcing, hiring, and candidate experience.· Drive operational efficiency in recruitment to save time, reduce costs, and improve quality of hire.· Provide hands-on recruiting across engineering, sales, people ops, and leadership roles.· Industries: AI, Fintech, Healthcare, Climate Tech, SaaS, Deep Tech, and Marketplaces.Notable Achievements: Scaled early-stage startups from first hires to core go-to-market teams. Built first U.S. teams for international companies entering the market. Streamlined recruiting processes that improved speed, efficiency, and retention outcomes.

Education

• St.Edward's University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology

• Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

  Intermediate/Advanced Fluency, French Language

  2011 — 2011