Gabi Preston-Phypers

Gabi Preston-Phypers is a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Tooled Up Raccoons, a company that provides advanced Boolean search training and technology to recruiters. She launched the company with her husband Mitch in 2020, leveraging their combined experience in recruitment and operational optimization to address inefficiencies in traditional candidate sourcing methods. sourcingsummit+3

She possesses a strong background in finance and operations, having spent eight years at J.P. Morgan, rising from a back-office position to Vice President in Operational Outsourcing Sales. Her operational expertise was further honed as Director of Operations at Oscar Harrington, where she significantly boosted profits and streamlined business processes, leading to the foundation of Tooled Up Raccoons. sourcingsummit+2

Gabi is an advocate for human-powered Boolean search, often speaking about its superiority over basic AI filters in talent sourcing due to its ability to capture nuanced variations and reduce inherent biases. Her passion stems from her personal experience with dyslexia, which she credits for fostering resilience, determination, and exceptional communication skills, making her a sourcingsummit+2

She is also an executive coach and speaker, sharing her unconventional career journey and insights on overcoming professional and personal challenges. She emphasizes the importance of pursuing fulfilling work and empowering others to achieve their full potential, actively engaging with international audiences at events like the Sourcing Summit in Amsterdam. sourcingsummit+1