Hi, I'm Andrew Heywood - Talent Advisor | Ex-Roblox| Xoogler | Ex-Tweep

I thrive on building high-impact teams for disruptive companies worldwide. My passion lies in discovering emerging talent pools and connecting with leaders to shape the future of organizations. I love advising on global talent strategies for scale-ups.

Fremont, CA, USA

At a glance

Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.

Recruited internationally, including a foundational five-year tenure in Japan.

Led talent acquisition for startups through acquisition and IPO, including Roblox (NYSE: RBLX).

Can help others by providing strategic guidance on building and scaling global teams.

🚀 Career trajectory

Foundational Recruiting in Tokyo

Began my recruiting career in Tokyo, gaining deep international experience and developing foundational skills in a top recruitment agency.

✦ International Start

✦ Recruitment Agency

Scaling High-Growth Companies

Contributed to the growth of startups through multiple funding rounds, acquisitions, and IPOs, experiencing rapid scaling firsthand.

✦ Startup Scaling

✦ IPO Experience

✦ Acquisition Experience

Strategic Talent Leadership

Currently focusing on talent advisory roles, building impactful teams for disruptive companies, and leveraging past experiences in global markets.

✦ Talent Advisory

✦ Executive Search

✦ Global Talent Acquisition

💪🏻 Superpowers

Global Scaling Architect

Building and scaling teams across international markets.

✦ Proven success in attracting top talent in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

✦ Experience managing recruitment for startups through acquisition and IPO.

✦ Deep understanding of diverse global hiring landscapes.

Disruptor Team Builder

Identifying and recruiting talent for high-growth, disruptive companies.

✦ Specializes in attracting talent for early-stage and scaling organizations.

✦ Experience working with founders and C-level to define talent needs.

✦ Expertise in full-life cycle recruiting for critical roles.

Cross-Cultural Talent Navigator

Leveraging international experience to find unique professional identities.

✦ Lived and recruited in Japan for five years, building global networks.

✦ Successfully attracted talent for roles across diverse geographical regions.

✦ Combines international market insights with strategic recruitment.

I'm excited about

✦ Discovering emerging talent pools for innovative tech ventures.

✦ Connecting with founders and leaders to shape future organizational structures.

✦ Exploring opportunities to advise on global talent strategies for scale-ups.

I can help with

✦ Help identify and attract top-tier talent for challenging technical and leadership roles.

✦ Provide strategic guidance on building and scaling international teams effectively.

✦ Offer expertise in executive search and full-life cycle recruitment for high-growth companies.

I would love your help on

✦ Gain introductions to founders of early-stage companies in the AI and sustainability sectors.

✦ Learn about emerging talent trends in specific high-growth industries.

✦ Connect with other seasoned talent professionals for knowledge sharing on global recruiting.