Pauline Ohana

Talent Team Manager at Rippleworks

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About

I'm Pauline Ohana, the Talent Team Manager at Rippleworks. My career has been defined by a journey through high-growth tech environments—from scaling technical teams at Tinder and kea to my current focus on social impact ventures. I am deeply passionate about making a positive social impact through recruiting, ensuring that every candidate experience is handled with thoughtfulness and every workspace is built with inclusive strategies. At Rippleworks, I help support ventures that are tackling global challenges by finding the right talent to drive their missions forward. I'm always looking to connect with exceptional engineers, designers, and legal professionals, or anyone interested in the intersection of talent acquisition and social good. Whether you're looking for insights on scaling a startup or want to discuss the latest in conversational AI, I'm always happy to share what I've learned and explore how we can support each other's growth.

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What I can offer

  • ›Expertise in scaling social ventures and high-growth startups
  • ›Strategic talent acquisition and leadership training
  • ›Insights into technical and GTM recruiting operations

Looking for

  • ›Referrals for Backend Engineers, Designers, and Legal Counsel
  • ›expanding my professional network
  • ›exploring mutual opportunities in social impact and tech

Best fit for

Social venture foundersTechnical talentWomen in talent acquisitionLegal professionals transitioning in-house

Current Interests

Social Impact VenturesWomen in Talent AcquisitionHuman-centered Conversational AILegal Career TransitionsLeadership and Negotiation

Background

Career

Progressed from marketing internships to technical sourcing at Stash, followed by recruitment roles at Dailymotion, Axiom, and kea. Served as Senior Technical Recruiter at Tinder before moving into talent management at Rippleworks.

Education

Certification in Leadership Principles and Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online (2023); BS in Communication from Purchase College, SUNY; Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from SUNY Westchester Community College; Associate Degree in Communication from ISCOM.

Achievements

  • ›Managing talent for Rippleworks, supporting 260 ventures and $250M+ in funding
  • ›Contributed to technical recruiting for Tinder's 20 million daily matches
  • ›Supported kea's growth to serving 1M+ guests and raising $29.6M
  • ›Maintained a 4.0 GPA and received the Doctor Gateway Award for Academic Excellence

Opinions

  • Making a positive social impact through recruiting is a core commitment
  • Thoughtfulness in onboarding and candidate experience is essential
  • Practical 'bias interrupters' are necessary for inclusive workspaces