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Irin Son

Irin Son

Head of People at AngelList and community builder for founders

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San Francisco, California
Joined July 2025
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Summary

Irin Son is a seasoned People leader with extensive experience in human resources, adept at building and scaling teams in the startup ecosystem. She has held key People leadership roles at both AngelList and Guidebook Inc., demonstrating a strong background in people operations, talent management, and strategic HR. theorg+2
Beyond her core HR responsibilities, Irin actively cultivates communities and supports entrepreneurial endeavors, notably through her involvement with AngelList's Founders Cafe. Her contributions include organizing events and fostering an environment for founders and builders to connect and collaborate. x+1
Irin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Biology from the University of California, Riverside, showcasing a unique interdisciplinary background. Her artistic talents extend to digital illustration, with a portfolio featuring video game-inspired works. theorg+4

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Creates digital art and illustrations, particularly inspired by video games like Bioshock, Dota 2, and Borderlands, and has an online portfolio. tumblr+1