Claudia Gualdron

First people hire, responsible for shaping and scaling the people function in a fast-growing AI startup. Owning the employee lifecycle end to end, from early hiring and onboarding to the systems, structures, and practices needed to support rapid growth. Partnering closely with founders and leadership to translate company priorities into people strategy and execution. Areas of focus: - Building scalable hiring and onboarding foundations - Defining roles, org needs, and workforce direction as the company grows - Setting up people systems and infrastructure with a global mindset - Supporting international expansion and distributed teams - Shaping the employee experience and ways of working from day one Operating with high ownership, pace, and a strong bar for quality.

Scaling Gorilla’s global hiring by building fair, data-informed processes and sourcing strategies that support growth while keeping the candidate experience at the center. Areas of focus: - Design structured hiring processes, giving managers clear tools to evaluate candidates consistently. - Built sourcing approaches to engage talent across multiple markets. - Use data insights to guide recruitment strategy and drive improvements. - Train and support hiring managers in developing skills around candidate evaluation and leveling. - Design tools that support employees across their full lifecycle. About Gorilla: A SaaS company helping energy providers align financial performance with net-zero goals by making large-scale energy data easy to process and analyze.

Talent Manager connecting SaaS Go-to-Market professionals with fast-growing companies through strategic client partnerships and targeted sourcing. Managed full recruitment cycles while ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and candidates. Account management: Partnered with SaaS clients as their main point of contact, aligning hiring needs with tailored recruitment solutions and driving long-term client relationships. Candidate sourcing: Built and managed targeted pipelines, identifying and engaging top-performing Go-to-Market professionals to meet client expectations. Talent matching: Delivered successful placements by assessing skills, experience, and cultural fit, contributing to strong retention rates and client satisfaction. Networking: Established and maintained a high-quality network of SaaS sales talent, ensuring access to both active and passive candidates.

About Headlight: A specialized Sales Recruitment firm based in Antwerp (Belgium), working exclusively for Tech Companies, supporting their growth through the people that are driving it: SALES. Ranging from SDR, Customer Success, AE, Partner Sales, Sales Manager, to VP of Sales, within companies active in #SaaS

At ProColombia, I supported Colombia’s mission to promote international tourism, attract foreign investment, and expand exports. I led high-impact international projects and events, working closely with public and private stakeholders to strengthen Colombia’s presence on the global stage. With a focus on diplomacy and cross-functional coordination, I delivered initiatives that advanced the country’s economic and business opportunities. Key contributions • International projects & events: Planned and delivered high-profile international projects and events, ensuring alignment with ProColombia’s goals to attract investment and promote exports. • Diplomatic engagement: Coordinated with embassies, chambers of commerce, and ministries to support investment promotion initiatives and represent Colombia in international forums. • Stakeholder coordination: Worked cross-functionally with government bodies including the President’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Trade to organize agendas, trade missions, and events that showcased Colombia’s opportunities. • Strategic advisory: Provided tailored briefings and consulting support to international stakeholders, helping them identify and pursue business opportunities in Colombia. Through this work, I helped expand Colombia’s international partnerships and visibility, supporting the country’s long-term economic growth.

As part of the Chief of Staff team, I supported national initiatives to promote investment, tourism, and exports. I worked closely with internal teams and government partners to coordinate events, track strategic projects, and ensure smooth delivery of ProColombia’s priorities at the national level. Key contributions • National projects & events: Coordinated agendas and events across Colombia, ensuring alignment with national economic promotion strategies. • Internal collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional teams within ProColombia to align project deliverables, share insights, and support leadership priorities. • Project tracking: Monitored the progress of key initiatives, providing updates and ensuring deadlines were met. • Government & stakeholder support: Worked with ministries, chambers of commerce, and regional agencies to organize trade-related meetings and delegations. • Research & advisory: Prepared briefings, reports, and background materials to inform decision-making and support stakeholders in identifying opportunities. This role strengthened my skills in cross-functional coordination and project management, building a foundation for my transition to internationally focused responsibilities.

Innovation consultant for ETEX Industry as part of obtaining my Master's degree at Antwerp Management School

BDR for Infocif, a platform specialized in commercial and financial risk reports

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Major in International Economics