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Barbara
Wilk
Great teams don’t happen by accident
About Me
About Me
I help tech companies build high-performing teams by developing scalable talent strategies that drive growth and enhance retention.
If you're looking for a quick read with your morning coffee, I frequently write about leadership, empowering founders, scaling teams, and shaping startup culture.
I help tech companies build high-performing teams by developing scalable talent strategies that drive growth and enhance retention.
If you're looking for a quick read with your morning coffee, I frequently write about leadership, empowering founders, scaling teams, and shaping startup culture.
What I can help you with
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Leadership
Hire, grow, and retain top talent internationally—custom talent strategies, leadership hiring, succession planning and more
Organizational Culture & DEI Initiatives
Tailored approach to increase representation and create & foster a culture of inclusivity & belonging
Change Management & Scaling Operations
Guiding teams and organizations through growth phases and international expansion with effective change strategies.
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Leadership
Hire, grow, and retain top talent internationally—custom talent strategies, leadership hiring, succession planning and more
Organizational Culture & DEI Initiatives
Tailored approach to increase representation and create & foster a culture of inclusivity & belonging
Change Management & Scaling Operations
Guiding teams and organizations through growth phases and international expansion with effective change strategies.
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Leadership
Hire, grow, and retain top talent internationally—custom talent strategies, leadership hiring, succession planning and more
Organizational Culture & DEI Initiatives
Tailored approach to increase representation and create & foster a culture of inclusivity & belonging
Change Management & Scaling Operations
Guiding teams and organizations through growth phases and international expansion with effective change strategies.
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Leadership
Hire, grow, and retain top talent internationally—custom talent strategies, leadership hiring, succession planning and more
Organizational Culture & DEI Initiatives
Tailored approach to increase representation and create & foster a culture of inclusivity & belonging
Change Management & Scaling Operations
Guiding teams and organizations through growth phases and international expansion with effective change strategies.
Experience
Experience
I've worked across the full company lifecycle—from fast-scaling Series A-C startups to late-stage Series E, F, and IPO-bound companies, as well as PE-backed organizations.
Having navigated hyper-growth, M&A, and IPO processes, as well as building from scratch or preparing for international expansion, I understand the challenges at each stage and help companies anticipate what's coming next, building talent strategies that scale with them.
Industry Experience: SaaS, FinTech, Marketplace, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, InsurTech, Gaming, Ad Tech (Advertising Technology), MarTech (Marketing Technology), Transportation & Mobility, Data Visualization & Analytics
Global Reach: US & Canada, LATAM, Australia, Europe, Middle East, Africa
I've worked across the full company lifecycle—from fast-scaling Series A-C startups to late-stage Series E, F, and IPO-bound companies, as well as PE-backed organizations.
Having navigated hyper-growth, M&A, and IPO processes, as well as building from scratch or preparing for international expansion, I understand the challenges at each stage and help companies anticipate what's coming next, building talent strategies that scale with them.
Industry Experience: SaaS, FinTech, Marketplace, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, InsurTech, Gaming, Ad Tech (Advertising Technology), MarTech (Marketing Technology), Transportation & Mobility, Data Visualization & Analytics
Global Reach: US & Canada, LATAM, Australia, Europe, Middle East, Africa
Academic Background
Academic Background
Cornell University
Strategic HR Leadership
Cornell University
Strategic HR Leadership
University of Amsterdam
Diversity & Inclusion
University of Amsterdam
Diversity & Inclusion
University of Economics
HR Management
University of Economics
HR Management
Valar Institute
Leadership
Valar Institute
Leadership
Community Contributions
Community Contributions
Geek Girls Carrots
Geek Girls Carrots
Global grassroot organization supporting women starting a career in tech sector
Global grassroot organization supporting women starting a career in tech sector
HIGHER Community
World’s largest talent acquisition community with 11,000+ international members
HIGHER Community
World’s largest talent acquisition community with 11,000+ international members
PyData Global Scholarship
PyData Global Scholarship
2023 edition focused on data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Open Source contribution ecosystem
2023 edition focused on data science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Open Source contribution ecosystem
Femme Palette
Femme Palette
Mentoring platform and community helping individuals and companies thrive through mentorship, a personalized approach to career development
Mentoring platform and community helping individuals and companies thrive through mentorship, a personalized approach to career development
DISC Unconference
DISC Unconference
2023 Diversity & Inclusion in Scientific Computing by NumFocus
2023 Diversity & Inclusion in Scientific Computing by NumFocus
“I won’t wait 107 years”
“I won’t wait 107 years”
Forbes Women educational campaign focused on increasing gender parity
Forbes Women educational campaign focused on increasing gender parity
Off the Clock
Off the Clock
When I’m not at work, you’ll find me at the gym, a Pilates studio, or at home cooking for my friends. I love making things from scratch! I'm a huge sports fan—mostly football and Formula 1—and I probably use way too many sports metaphors when talking about leadership. If I disappear for a weekend, chances are I'm off chasing the sun in an undisclosed location.
When I’m not at work, you’ll find me at the gym, a Pilates studio, or at home cooking for my friends. I love making things from scratch! I'm a huge sports fan—mostly football and Formula 1—and I probably use way too many sports metaphors when talking about leadership. If I disappear for a weekend, chances are I'm off chasing the sun in an undisclosed location.
