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Holly Rose Faith

Holly Rose Faith

Executive Talent Partner helping founders build world-class leadership teams

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San Francisco, California, United States
Joined February 2025
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Summary

Holly Rose Faith is a highly experienced Executive Talent Partner specializing in building world-class leadership teams for venture-backed startups. She leverages her deep network and expertise to connect portfolio companies with top-tier executive and board-level talent, providing strategic guidance throughout the entire hiring process from identification to closing. greylock+2
With a background in sociology from UC Santa Cruz, Holly Rose approaches talent acquisition with a keen interest in human motivation and drive. She emphasizes understanding founders as individuals and coaching them to make effective leadership hiring decisions, focusing on cultural fit and long-term relationships rather than transactional placements. greylock
She advocates for a 'growth mindset' in executive candidates, seeking individuals who are excited by challenges, possess strong self-awareness, and are continuously looking for areas of improvement. Her methodologies, as shared in her Substack and Greylock insights, delve into uncovering true signal through in-depth reference checks and understanding how leaders navigate complexity. substack+2

Work

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Back Channels (The Double-Click)

November 1, 2025

An in-depth article on how to conduct effective reference calls in executive hiring, focusing on questions that surface signal, judgment, and patterns of behavior. Emphasizes looking for measurable outcomes, addressing areas for development, understanding internal reputation, and assessing leadership through complexity.

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The Executive Recruiting Playbook

A playbook offering insights and strategies for recruiting executive talent, particularly for startups looking to land top leadership. (Specific content details require further access).

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Executive Reference Checklist

A checklist outlining smart approaches to conducting executive reference checks, designed to help companies identify top talent. (Specific content details require further access).

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