US-based support for teams nationwide (remote/hybrid).

US-based support for teams nationwide (remote/hybrid).

Recruiting & Onboarding for Startups & Scaleups

Hire faster, reduce mis-hires, and get new team members productive sooner—with a repeatable recruiting process and onboarding that actually works.

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Role Clarity
Interview Loops
Scorecards
Hiring Manager Enablement
Offer Process Support
Onboarding Plan

Process design + execution support (not just advice)

Built for speed and consistency across hiring managers

Candidate experience + internal clarity, without bloat

When you need recruiting + onboarding support

This is a fit if you’re seeing any of the following:

Hiring takes too long and stalls in decision-making

Different interviewers evaluate candidates differently

You’re getting late-stage “surprises” (misalignment, compensation confusion)

Founders are doing too much of the recruiting work

Candidate experience is inconsistent (or hurting close rates)

New hires ramp slowly and churn early

You’re scaling headcount and need a process that holds up

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What changes when recruiting is systemized

You get a hiring process that’s faster, fairer, and easier to run—without relying on heroic effort.

Clear roles and hiring criteria before you source candidate

Faster decisions with aligned interview feedback

More consistent evaluations (less bias, fewer contradictions)

Better close rates with a clean offer + comp process

Stronger onboarding that accelerates time-to-productivity

Less founder/ops time spent coordinating “who’s doing what”

What we build:

Role clarity + hiring plan (per role)

Job scorecard (must-haves, nice-to-haves, success metrics)

Level and scope alignment (what “great” looks like in 6 months)

Sourcing approach + pipeline plan (lightweight, practical)

Interview loop design (repeatable + stage-appropriate)

Interview stages mapped to what you need to learn (skills, collaboration, execution)

Structured interview questions by competency

“Bar raiser” signals and red flags (simple + consistent)

Scorecards + evaluation system

Scorecards that reduce “vibes-based” hiring

Debrief format + decision rubric (so calls don’t drag)

Hiring manager enablement

Manager prep: how to interview, what to listen for, how to give useful feedback

Interview training session (optional)

Offer process support (optional)

Offer workflow + approvals

Candidate messaging templates

Basic comp alignment and negotiation guardrails (not legal or tax advice)

Onboarding that sticks

Day 1 / Week 1 / Month 1 onboarding plan template

Role expectations + early wins

Manager check-in rhythm (30/60/90 optional)

How Recruiting & Onboarding works (step-by-step)

We don’t just create documents—we help you run the process until it becomes habit.

Step 1 — Hiring audit (current state)

We review your open roles, pipeline, interview stages, and where decisions get stuck.

a prioritized plan to improve speed + quality.

Step 2 — Role + process design

We build role scorecards, interview loops, and scorecards that match your stage and team.

a repeatable, manager-friendly hiring system.

Step 3 — Execution support + enablement

We help implement the process in real hiring cycles and train interviewers.

consistent evaluation + faster decisions.

Step 4 — Onboarding + ramp

We put onboarding structure in place so new hires ramp faster and stay longer.

clear expectations, check-ins, and early wins.

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Who this is best for

Teams hiring multiple roles per quarter

Founders/ops leaders who need hiring to stop consuming the week

Companies adding managers and needing consistent interviewing

Startups that want better candidate experience + stronger close rates

Distributed teams that need onboarding consistency across locations/time zones

To move quickly, we’ll ask for:

Your current open roles + any draft JDs

Examples of past “great hires” and “misses” (what worked/failed)

Current pipeline metrics (even if rough)

Who interviews today + where decisions get stuck

Tools (ATS if any, or spreadsheets + calendars)

What past clients say

Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"

What past clients say

Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"

What past clients say

Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"
Diana Marcela Arias
Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
“Pooja showed us that the HR title should be a company's soul for every action. Furthermore, she taught us that love and respect should always prevail no matter how difficult the path is. Still, the most important thing I could learn from her is that the true identity of the human being is found in love and respect for both business cultures as human beings culture.”
Samantha Young
Program Assistant, ICDL Dirfloortime
“Pooja coached me through a career pivot from education to HR. She helped clarify my goals, refine my resume, prep for interviews. And I got the job! Her insights were sharp, her support was flexible, and her feedback was always actionable. Highly recommend.”
John Fleming
Derivative Path, President and COO
“Pooja brought consistency and fairness to our team management, helping build a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Her approach strengthened trust, boosted morale, and ensured every team member had equal attention and opportunity, no matter their role.”
KURT Boehringer
CFO derivative Path
“Pooja built Derivative Path’s HR from the ground up streamlining key processes and creating a foundation for global, inclusive engagement. She blends empathy with execution, navigating tough conversations while driving results with deep expertise and relentless dedication.”
Stef Schultz
ENTJ-A: Commander | Apple Alum
"Grounding discussions and cutting-edge advice, with fingers on the pulse ofthe market - Pooja is a no-nonsense human, she cuts to the chase, and she is a straight shooter who is beyond fair in all of her dealings. Can't recommend her enough, and looking forward to many future coachings!"
Dilshan Dowlah
Head of US @ Mercuryo
"Pooja single-handedly led HR at a fast-growing crypto startup, scaling the team from 20 to 100+ in under a year. She managed everything from hiring to employee support, all while shaping a strong, positive culture with passion, empathy, and relentless dedication."
Abigail Fleischman
Experienced Payment Operations Manager
"Pooja is a responsive, approachable HR pro who excels at recruiting and getting things done. She built her team from scratch, made fast progress, and always takes time to listen. Her dedication is unmatched to the point we had to remind her to unplug!"

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Frequently asked questions

Is this compliant across different states?

How does onboarding fit into this?

What does “hiring manager enablement” include?

How do you reduce mis-hires?

Do you do sourcing or recruiting for us?

Will this help us hire faster?

Can you help if we don’t have an ATS?

Frequently asked questions

Is this compliant across different states?

How does onboarding fit into this?

What does “hiring manager enablement” include?

How do you reduce mis-hires?

Do you do sourcing or recruiting for us?

Will this help us hire faster?

Can you help if we don’t have an ATS?

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