Riley Wood
Head of Technical Sourcing at Khosla Ventures- Claim this Profile
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Arpit Kanoongo
I had the pleasure working with Riley, he is always responsive, respectful and one the nicest person I have ever worked with . Always eager to learn and takes on new challenges. Riley is very knowledge and has great qualities and would be an asset to any organization. He truly does go the extra mile to get the job done and I highly recommend him.
Marco Macotela
Riley is one of the most unique personalities I have had the pleasure of working with! We worked supporting different teams at Google and he had the stamina to keep on going until the job was done. Always willing to help his coworkers at all times and make everyone around him laugh!
Arpit Kanoongo
I had the pleasure working with Riley, he is always responsive, respectful and one the nicest person I have ever worked with . Always eager to learn and takes on new challenges. Riley is very knowledge and has great qualities and would be an asset to any organization. He truly does go the extra mile to get the job done and I highly recommend him.
Marco Macotela
Riley is one of the most unique personalities I have had the pleasure of working with! We worked supporting different teams at Google and he had the stamina to keep on going until the job was done. Always willing to help his coworkers at all times and make everyone around him laugh!
Arpit Kanoongo
I had the pleasure working with Riley, he is always responsive, respectful and one the nicest person I have ever worked with . Always eager to learn and takes on new challenges. Riley is very knowledge and has great qualities and would be an asset to any organization. He truly does go the extra mile to get the job done and I highly recommend him.
Marco Macotela
Riley is one of the most unique personalities I have had the pleasure of working with! We worked supporting different teams at Google and he had the stamina to keep on going until the job was done. Always willing to help his coworkers at all times and make everyone around him laugh!
Arpit Kanoongo
I had the pleasure working with Riley, he is always responsive, respectful and one the nicest person I have ever worked with . Always eager to learn and takes on new challenges. Riley is very knowledge and has great qualities and would be an asset to any organization. He truly does go the extra mile to get the job done and I highly recommend him.
Marco Macotela
Riley is one of the most unique personalities I have had the pleasure of working with! We worked supporting different teams at Google and he had the stamina to keep on going until the job was done. Always willing to help his coworkers at all times and make everyone around him laugh!
Credentials
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Entelo Basics Certified
EnteloJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Learning LinkedIn Recruiter
LinkedInAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist: Office Excel 2013
MicrosoftJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Khosla Ventures
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Technical Sourcing
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Jun 2022 - Present
Helping founders and CEOs build out their technical teams with software engineering candidates. I'm connecting talent around the world with startup opportunities across the US and Europe. If you're interested in exploring a start-up opportunity within a Khosla-backed company, please join Khosla's Talent Network: https://jobs.khoslaventures.com/talent-network About Khosla Ventures: Khosla Ventures was founded in 2004 by Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems and twenty year veteran of Kleiner Perkins, and focuses on a broad range of areas where technology can drive economic disruption and have a positive impact on society. With over five billion dollars in assets under management, the firm’s investments are in areas including consumer, enterprise, fintech, health, manufacturing/robotics, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Show less
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Robinhood
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Sourcer, Data
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Mar 2021 - May 2022
We’re on a mission to democratize finance for all! I am focused on growing our various Data teams by finding the best Data Scientists and Data Scientists-Analytics. We’re on a mission to democratize finance for all! I am focused on growing our various Data teams by finding the best Data Scientists and Data Scientists-Analytics.
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Google
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Sourcer
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Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
• Source for Data Scientists and Product Analysts across the Engineering ladder. • Looking for the best Data Scientists, Quantitative Analysts/ Statisticians, and Product Analysts to join our various engineering teams and products groups: Ads, Chrome, Android, YouTube, Search, Google Earth/ Maps, Cloud, Photos, Geo, etc.• Channels Specialist focused on implementing sourcing strategies, candidate advocacy, and providing a positive interview experience.
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Sourcer
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
• Source for Google's Global Business, Operations and Portfolio (GBOP) groups, seeking primarily passive, non technical, talent.• Passively source candidates using ATS, LinkedIn, events, and other creative sourcing strategies to fill pipeline for current roles.• Partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to assess current positional needs to find the right talent in the market.• Utilize inclusive hiring strategies to target underrepresented talent for all GBOP roles to ensure a fully inclusive pipeline. Show less
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Security Industry Specialists
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Recruiter
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Mar 2018 - Jun 2019
• Manage full cycle recruiting processes to meet the needs of multiple Fortune 500 companies and consistently achieving highest rank out of 15 recruiters for overall sourcing numbers. • Foster strong relationships with hiring managers and HR to facilitate efficient inter-departmental communication and develop plans for key staffing initiatives• Source exceptional candidates via LinkedIn, Indeed, Colleges/Universities, Career Events, and other unique, sophisticated sourcing methods. • Train new recruiting employees and skillfully manage a staff of three individuals in fast-paced environment. Show less
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Recruiting Coordinator
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
• Reviewed resumes and performed high volume phone interviews while juggling administrative duties in the ATS. • Supported Corporate Recruiters in all aspects of the full cycle recruiting process. • Interviewed and screened candidates for large 50-100 candidate hiring events
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Education
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Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA), Business Management and Marketing
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