Daryl Escoto started with a mindset shaped by constant motion and perspective, and carried that into a career spanning Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, and now leading Talent Acquisition at Bill. In this conversation, he explains that the real opportunity with AI isn’t automation; it’s building a continuous system that identifies objectives, implements solutions, drives adoption, and constantly asks what’s next. It’s a look at how TA evolves from a reactive function into a strategic arm of the business, powered by repeatable learning, smarter workflows, and a relentless focus on impact.

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Raised in a close Italian immigrant family, she grew up fascinated by people and what drives them. After a brief detour into law, she found her true calling in recruiting where she discovered that behavior often matters more than credentials. Now as VP of Talent Acquisition at Human, Valerie Vadala shares how to read real signals in hiring and why so many companies still get it wrong.

Restaurants mentioned: Pianostrada, Roscioli

Books mentioned: Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger, Bullshit Jobs by David Jaeber

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Victoire Marty grew up in Paris, surrounded by art, history, and a culture that values intuition, which later shaped her approach to hiring for potential rather than pedigree. After studying art history, she went on to become a Talent Acquisition Lead at Lemlist, helping the company scale rapidly while managing an ambitious hiring load with a lean team. This conversation explores how trusting your gut, maintaining high standards, and staying hands-on can drive real impact as teams grow fast.

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