Hi E***y, I hope you’re doing well. I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your leadership in talent acquisition at H***i and L***e as well as your track record scaling teams at S***t. I’m partnering with C***e T***s,a fast-growing SaaS cloud infrastructure company,on their search for a Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition. Given your background building end-to-end recruitment strategies and mentoring TA teams, I’d love to share more about this role and explore whether it might align with your career goals. Would you be open to a brief conversation? Looking forward to your thoughts! J***e

Hi E***y, Great to hear you’re interested! I’d love to dive into the VP of Global Talent Acquisition role at C***e T***s and learn more about your experience scaling TA teams at S***t, L***e and H***i. Here’s a quick overview: • Company & Culture C***e is a 500,1,000-employee, innovation-driven SaaS cloud infrastructure leader. We pride ourselves on an inclusive, collaborative environment where continuous learning and diversity fuel our growth. • Role Highlights , Lead the design and execution of a global TA strategy, managing end-to-end recruitment for both technical and commercial functions. , Partner closely with the executive team to forecast needs and build high-impact, diverse teams worldwide. , Own employer branding and candidate experience initiatives to attract top talent aligned with our values. , Establish data-driven recruitment metrics, continuously refining processes for efficiency and quality. , Mentor and develop a team of TA leaders, fostering a culture of coaching and continuous improvement. This role offers significant influence on C***e’s growth trajectory and the chance to shape a best-in-class talent organization. For our quick call (20,30 mins), I’m available: • Wednesday this week between 10:00,11:00 am PT • Thursday between 2:00,4:00 pm PT Do either of those times work for you? If not, feel free to share what’s convenient. Also, let me know if you’d like any additional details beforehand. Looking forward to connecting! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi E***y, Great,Thursday at 3pm PT is locked in. Regarding compensation, the ballpark for this VP role is a $250K,$300K base salary range, with a target bonus/OTE of roughly $340K,$380K, plus a meaningful equity package. On the work model, C***e offers a flexible hybrid setup. You’d have the option to work remotely most days, with an expectation to be in our San Francisco office about 2,3 days per month for team collaboration. If you’re looking for a more fully remote arrangement, we can certainly discuss that in our call. Looking forward to diving into the details on Thursday! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi E***y, Happy to give you more color ahead of Thursday’s chat. Equity package • Target grant: ~0.30%,0.50% of fully diluted shares for this VP role • Vehicle: stock options vesting over 4 years with a 1-year cliff (quarterly thereafter) • Upside: as C***e hits growth milestones, we regularly revisit refresh grants to keep leaders aligned Team size & scope • You’ll lead a global TA organization of ~12,15 professionals: three regional TA managers (US, EMEA, APAC), 7,9 full-cycle recruiters, plus dedicated sourcing and employer-branding specialists • Scope spans technical and commercial hiring across engineering, product, sales, marketing and customer success • You’ll partner closely with exec leadership on forecasting, drive data-backed process improvements, and continue scaling the team as we grow from 500 toward 1,000+ employees Looking forward to diving deeper on Thursday at 3pm PT! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi E***y, Great questions,happy to share more detail ahead of Thursday. 1. Refresh Grants - Timing: We typically award meaningful refresh grants on an annual cycle, aligned with our performance-review process. - Milestone-based Upside: Beyond the annual grant, leaders often receive mid-cycle top-up awards when C***e hits key growth milestones (e.g., major funding rounds or revenue targets). In practice, you can expect a material refresh roughly every 12,18 months, with the opportunity for interim grants if you drive exceptional results. 2. 12-Month Hiring Runway - Headcount Growth: We’re on an aggressive path to scale from ~500 toward 1,000+ employees. Over the next 12 months, the budget supports adding approximately 200,300 roles globally. - Phasing & Focus Areas: • Q1,Q2: Heavy engineering and product hiring to fuel platform roadmap • Q2,Q3: Ramp go-to-market teams (sales, marketing, customer success) • Q4: Scale cross-functional support (finance, HR, operations) and fill regional needs in EMEA/APAC - Process: We refine hiring forecasts each quarter alongside Finance and the executive team, so you’ll have clear visibility into budgets, priorities and timing for each function. Looking forward to diving deeper on Thursday at 3 pm PT! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi E***y, Great question. The 200,300 role projection refers solely to full-time headcount; contractors and contingent workers are budgeted and managed separately based on project needs. We can dive into how we leverage contractors alongside FTE hiring on Thursday. Looking forward to our chat at 3pm PT! Best, J***e