Tova Angsuwat is the Founder of Series Build, a recruitment company helping startups hire exceptional talent and build diverse teams. With 10 years of People and Culture experience at Google across San Francisco and APAC—including leading teams who’ve hired over 2,000 people—Tova knows what it takes to scale successfully. Her mission is to help startups hire intentionally, inclusively, and with long-term growth in mind.
Hiring the right people is critical—but getting it wrong can cost you culture, credibility, and retention. In this session, Tova Angsuwat shares the most common mistakes startups make when hiring, and how to avoid them. You’ll learn why over-indexing on role-specific skills is risky, how the idea of 'culture fit' can hurt diversity, and what actually works when evaluating candidates in fast-paced environments. With a decade at Google and now as Founder of Series Build, Tova brings practical insights and immediately applicable hiring strategies for high-growth teams.
With five tracks running across the first‑ever Startup People Summit, even the most committed note‑takers couldn’t catch it all live.
Now, you don’t have to miss a thing.
The SPS 2025 On‑Demand channel is ready. Packed with 40+ session recordings from every track, game‑changing ideas from all our speakers, and 12 months to watch, rewatch, and take notes at your own pace.
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40+ session recordings from every track
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