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Alex Pavlou

Alex Pavlou

Founder of Aster AI, Bamboo X, Bamboo Crowd, and Double Diamond

New York, NY
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Joined January 2025
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Alex Pavlou is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder, notably establishing and leading multiple recruitment and community-focused ventures. She is a co-founder and COO of Aster AI, focusing on AI agents for recruiting, and also holds co-founder/CEO roles at Bamboo X (design recruiting for startups) and Bamboo Crowd (strategy and design talent acquisition). Her entrepreneurial spirit extends to co-owning 28th&Park, a content creation hub, and co-hosting Double Diamond, a community for product and design leaders. x+6
With over a decade and a half of experience since 2009, Alex has specialized in talent acquisition, particularly for design and tech roles within high-growth startups. She has built and led recruiting strategies, employer branding, and talent pipelines, serving over 250 startups from seed to IPO stage. Her expertise spans various companies, including numerous 'Talent Partner' roles powered by Bamboo Crowd or Bamboo X, demonstrating a deep understanding of the talent landscape. rocketreach+2
Alex is also actively involved in the venture capital ecosystem and community building. She is a Venture Partner and Founding Member at Syelo Ventures, a community for talent leaders. As a co-host of Double Diamond, she helps curate discussions and events for designers and product builders at the forefront of AI innovation, aiming to foster collaboration and idea exchange within the New York tech community. syeloventures+2
Her thought leadership is evident through her published articles on platforms like Medium and LinkedIn, covering topics such as talent trends, innovation labs, candidate experience, and the future of recruitment. She has also contributed to discussions on co-founder dynamics, highlighting her comprehensive perspective on startup success and talent management. x+5

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Welcome to Double Diamond.

October 1, 2025

An introduction to Double Diamond, a community for product and design professionals, outlining its mission to create a space for exchanging ideas at the intersection of Product, Design, and AI. Co-authored by Alex Pavlou as part of the Double Diamond Team.

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Bamboo X Exclusive Investors Lunch: The Hidden Key to Thriving Co-Founder Relationships

April 1, 2025

An article discussing co-founder dynamics and how investors can support founder relationships to prevent startup failures, co-authored by Alex Pavlou as co-founder of Bamboo X.

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Seeking a Job in a New Field and Finding Happiness

January 1, 2020

A LinkedIn Pulse article by Alex Pavlou on navigating career changes and finding fulfillment in new professional avenues.

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A Seat at the Table: How the Innovation and Consulting Industry Can Drive...

January 1, 2017

A LinkedIn Pulse article by Alex Pavlou discussing the role of innovation and consulting in driving progress.

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It's time for taxi apps to grow up and rethink performance strategies

An article by Alex Pavlou, founder of Bamboo Crowd, discussing the need for taxi apps to evolve their performance strategies.

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Bamboo Crowd Manifesto

An article by Alex Pavlou, CEO, outlining the manifesto for Bamboo Crowd, a talent and recruitment destination for innovation, strategy, and design.

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