Natalija Ulemek

Fractional Advisor, People Operations

Natalija has spent over a decade building transformational business teams and talent acquisition functions at high-growth technology companies. Natalija was the first Talent Acquisition hire at four different venture capitalist-backed startups.

She played a crucial executive role in aligning strategic direction with the people resources needed for the companies to succeed and raise additional funding. Natalija approaches organizational changes with thoughtful, responsible hiring practices that align with long-term business goals. Her strategic lens ensures that both organizational culture and operational efficiency are preserved throughout periods of growth.

Brendan McCartin

Head of Fractional Talent Acquisition

Brendan McCartin brings over 15 years of experience in full life-cycle technical recruiting across in-house and agency environments. Specializing in software, hardware, and robotics, Brendan excels in identifying and hiring top talent. His extensive background includes partnering with C-suite executives to set strategic hiring goals, managing recruitment for hardware and systems engineering at a leading AV company, and driving international expansion for a $700 million e-commerce company. 

Known for improving quality of hires, lowering costs, and increasing acceptance rates, Brendan's innovative solutions significantly enhance productivity, communication, and profitability, making him an invaluable asset to TalentLink.

Zahra Idrissi

Fractional Advisor, Talent Acquisition

With over a decade of experience, Zahra Idrissi specializes in building high-impact technical teams for early-stage startups across health tech, biotech, climate tech, fintech, search, and AI sectors. She is known for her creative recruitment strategies that align with world-class talent goals.

Recently, Zahra successfully scaled an AI startup, assembling diverse and distributed teams across North America, LATAM, Europe, and the UK. Her expertise ensures startups attract top-tier talent while supporting strategic growth at every stage.

Alex Bryson

Fractional Advisor, Talent Acquisition

Alex Bryson is a results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with over 20 years of experience leading recruitment efforts across diverse industries. He specializes in executive searches, technical hiring, and large-scale talent management.

Alex has a proven track record of delivering high-impact hires and optimizing recruitment strategies to support organizational growth and performance. His expertise ensures companies attract the right talent to drive business success, enhancing recruitment processes to meet evolving industry needs.

Patricia Sugianto Lopez  

Fractional Advisor, People Operations

Patricia started her career as a Campus Recruiter before transitioning into HR, where she partnered with leaders to optimize daily operations. It wasn’t until she joined a startup that she discovered her passion for the dynamic world of People Operations and recruitment.

With over 10 years of experience - including 7 years in HR and 3 years in high-volume startup recruitment - Patricia excels at solving HR challenges, streamlining processes, and implementing smart HR tools. She brings a creative, fun approach to problem-solving, helping companies organize chaos and build dream teams.

Guillherme Groscos

Business Development Consultant

Gui began his career in the dynamic world of SaaS, venture capital, and startup funding, where he honed his expertise in business development and strategic partnerships. With TalentLink, he focuses on connecting Venture Capital and startup organizations with end-to-end people solutions that drive sustainable growth for companies at every stage of development.