Caroline Stevenson

Caroline is an experienced talent and operations leader in the venture capital ecosystem. As Operating Partner, Talent at Abstract Ventures, she applies her expertise to build and scale high-performing teams for the firm's portfolio companies. Her role is crucial in supporting early-stage technology investments through strategic talent acquisition and development. abstractvc+3

Her career trajectory showcases significant impact on company growth. At Gem, she transitioned from leading People and Talent to serving as Chief of Staff, where she was instrumental in scaling the company from 15 to 300 employees. Similarly, during her six years at Dropbox, she contributed to growing the company from 150 to 2,000 employees by building key engineering and executive teams. abstractvc+3

Caroline possesses deep knowledge in talent acquisition and people strategy, evidenced by her roles as Head of People and Head of Talent Acquisition at Gem. She has publicly shared insights on effective recruiting strategies, including foundational work, fostering team cohesion, and strategic pipelining for diverse talent, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. gem