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James Wright

Head of Talent at Seedcamp — advises founders on people & hiring

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London, United Kingdom
Joined January 2025
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Summary

VC talent advisor: James leads Seedcamp's Talent offering, working directly with founders on hiring strategy, early-team build, and leadership hiring. He produces guidance for founders and actively connects portfolio companies with candidates and hiring resources. seedcamp+2
Research & commentary on recruitment technology and AI: James authored academic/practical research on the impact of AI in recruitment (2019), exploring risks, bias, and opportunities in screening and sourcing — demonstrating an interest in how technology reshapes hiring. cfsearch+1
Background in executive search and recruiting: Prior roles in executive search and consultancy (e.g., Carmichael Fisher, The Big Search) give James hands‑on experience in candidate sourcing, search processes, and advising hiring managers — a foundation that informs his current VC talent practice. cfsearch+1

Work

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Writing

Advising Founders on 'Talent' — The VC Perspective

September 24, 2024

Seedcamp Views article by James Wright outlining how VCs can add value through Talent advisory, how founders should assess people/talent advice, and practical guidance on when to seek hands‑on execution support versus advisory insight.

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The impact of artificial intelligence within the recruitment industry: Defining a new way of recruiting

January 1, 2019

An integrative research paper examining how AI is influencing recruitment — sourcing, screening, candidate experience — and proposing a revised recruitment process to improve effectiveness and fairness.

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Notes

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Oct 30, 2025