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Paddy Lambros

Paddy Lambros

CEO & Co-Founder at Dex, AI Talent Partner

London, United Kingdom
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Joined April 2025
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Summary

Paddy Lambros is a resilient entrepreneur and leader who overcame a difficult childhood marked by poverty, violence, ADHD, and academic struggles. Despite being expelled from multiple schools and experiencing homelessness, he pursued education and built a successful career, culminating in co-founding Dex, an AI recruitment startup. linkedin+1
With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, Paddy is a recognized expert in the recruitment industry, having been named a 'Top 100 Talent Leader'. He has held key talent roles at prominent companies like Improbable, Sensat, and the venture capital firm Atomico, where he supported over 100 portfolio companies in their hiring strategies. a16z+1
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Dex, Paddy is dedicated to revolutionizing the recruitment process. He identified systemic issues with traditional hiring methods and developed an AI-powered platform designed to connect talent with opportunities more effectively, moving beyond superficial resumes and job descriptions. meetdex+2
Paddy champions a unique interview philosophy where candidates are encouraged to ask questions first. He believes this approach reveals deeper insights into a candidate's genuine interest, critical thinking, and engagement, leading to more meaningful and successful hiring outcomes. businessinsider+2

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Given my difficult background, I never expected to build an AI startup, let alone one backed by a16z. But every part of my story has led me to founding Dex.

A deeply personal account detailing his challenging childhood, struggles with ADHD, academic difficulties, and eventual path to founding Dex. It highlights themes of resilience, determination, and his vision for creating equitable opportunities in recruitment.

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What I've learned from the first 8 weeks on a16z's Speedrun programme

An article reflecting on his experiences and insights gained during the initial weeks of participating in Andreessen Horowitz's Speedrun accelerator program with Dex.

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Notes

JHJoe Huntsaid they would trust
PLPaddy Lambros
to find outstanding AI engineering talent for a critical team.

Nov 28, 2025

OKOliver Kickssaid
PLPaddy Lambros
is someone they would look to for expertise in scaling operations or launching new products in a fast-paced, founder-led business.

Jul 16, 2025

OKOliver Kickssaid
PLPaddy Lambros
is one of the most effective Heads of People they've seen operate within a fast-scaling startup environment.

Jul 16, 2025