Hi, I'm Kym Lee - Dir, Talent at Sequoia Capital
I thrive on building the operational backbone for high-growth startups, transforming ambiguity into clarity. My passion is empowering teams and founders by creating scalable people systems that drive success. I love diving into complex challenges and being a go-to partner for organizations navigating rapid expansion.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Built foundational talent systems for portfolio companies at Sequoia Capital.
Specializes in scaling people operations and recruiting for high-growth startups.
Can help organizations design effective talent strategies and HR frameworks.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Foundation Builder
Gained foundational experience in People Operations at companies like Mozilla, honing skills in core HR functions.
✦ HR
✦ Onboarding
✦ People Operations
Growth Stage Leader
Stepped into leadership roles like Head of Talent at Robinhood, focusing on scaling teams during rapid growth phases.
✦ Talent Management
✦ Recruiting Strategy
✦ Startup Growth
Strategic Talent Partner
Served as Director of Talent at Sequoia Capital, advising and building talent systems for a portfolio of high-potential startups.
✦ Venture Capital Talent
✦ Organizational Design
✦ Executive Search
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Scaling Architect
Expertise in building and scaling people operations from the ground up.
✦ Designed and implemented recruiting strategies for high-growth tech companies.
✦ Developed foundational HR frameworks and org design for early-stage ventures.
✦ Successfully launched DEI and compensation planning initiatives.
Talent Acquisition Strategist
Proven ability to attract and hire top talent for demanding roles.
✦ Led talent acquisition efforts, including executive and founding team hires.
✦ Optimized applicant tracking systems for efficient recruitment processes.
✦ Managed college recruiting programs to build future talent pipelines.
People Operations Innovator
Passionate about creating streamlined processes and positive employee experiences.
✦ Developed and launched onboarding programs to enhance new hire integration.
✦ Implemented HRIS solutions for improved data management and operational efficiency.
✦ Drove cross-functional programs and coached teams through rapid growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with founders and leaders building innovative companies.
✦ Exploring new strategies for talent acquisition in competitive markets.
✦ Finding opportunities to build and scale people functions for impactful organizations.
I can help with
✦ Advise early-stage companies on building effective People Operations functions.
✦ Share best practices for executive recruiting and team scaling.
✦ Provide insights on designing compensation and DEI programs.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to founders seeking to establish robust HR infrastructure.
✦ Insights into emerging talent trends within the SaaS and tech sectors.
✦ Connections with leaders passionate about fostering strong company cultures.