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Paul Young

Paul Young

Founder, CEO, and visionary in technology recruitment and AI-driven hiring

Laguna Beach, California
Lisbon, Portugal
Joined January 2025

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Summary

Paul Young is a highly experienced leader in technology recruitment, with over 25 years in the industry. He has founded and led several recruitment-focused ventures, demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a deep understanding of talent acquisition within emerging technologies. His expertise spans various roles from Sales Director to CEO, showcasing a comprehensive background in the recruitment lifecycle. reach-velocity
As the Founder & CEO of Reach Velocity, Paul specializes in connecting top-tier talent with groundbreaking companies in cutting-edge fields like autonomous driving, robotics, aerospace, space exploration, Agtech, and AI. His company offers both direct hire and contract placements, reflecting his adaptability to diverse hiring needs within the tech sector. Reach Velocity operates across the US and Portugal. reach-velocity+1
Paul is a co-founder of Junto, an innovative AI-native platform set to launch in March 2025. This venture is focused on addressing challenges in modern hiring, including deepfake fraud and workflow inefficiencies, with a core mission to redefine trust in recruitment through AI-powered solutions. linkedin

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is one of the most effective AI developers they've worked with, especially in resource-constrained or startup environments.

Mar 6, 2026

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is one of the best digital nomads they've met who thrives living and working by the coast.

Mar 6, 2026

TPThomas Powersaid they would trust
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to lead high-stakes client projects as a solutions engineer at an early-stage startup.

Jan 30, 2026

TPThomas Powersaid
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is a standout founder in an industry with lots of acquisitions or IPOs.

Dec 2, 2025