Natasha Corbin — Co-Founder
Global Talent Acquisition & People Strategy leader with 15+ years’ experience supporting VCs, incubators, venture studios and high-growth portfolio companies across tech, prop-tech, fintech, e-commerce, logistics and digital-first sectors. I work with investors and founders at critical stages of growth — from founding team and leadership selection to advisory board creation, workforce planning, org design and people strategy. My focus is helping startups build the right teams early, and supporting portfolio companies with senior TA and People leadership as they scale. Through START MEA, I provide startup advisory, executive search and fractional HR/TA leadership, partnering closely with VCs and incubators to strengthen talent foundations, reduce hiring risk and accelerate execution across portfolios. Alongside advisory work, I’ve led global TA functions in fast-growth environments across the GCC, Europe, Africa, LATAM and Asia, hiring across both professional and blue-collar populations and working directly with C-suite and boards on culture, capability and succession. Founder | Startup & Portfolio Advisor | Certified Advisory Board Chair If you’re building a startup, running an incubator, or supporting portfolio growth, happy to connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition and People Strategy expert in high-growth tech and startup environments.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 15 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Start-up Leadership
- Board Advisory Services
- Executive Advisory
- Investments
- Strategy
- Leadership
- Human Resources (hr)
Career Highlights
- 15+ years in global talent acquisition leadership.
- Expert in startup advisory and people strategy.
- Proven track record in scaling high-growth companies.
Work Experience
Quantum Neuron
Investor (3 mos)
Advisory Board Centre
Certified Advisory Board Chair (1 yr 2 mos)
Tamara
Director Talent Acquisition (7 mos)
START MEA
Founder (1 yr 10 mos)
talabat
Senior Talent Acquisition Director (2 yrs 3 mos)
Property Finder
Director of Talent Acquisition (1 yr 1 mo)
Badoo
Head of Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 7 mos)
Bumble
Head of Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 7 mos)
Redbox Digital
Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA/APAC (1 yr 2 mos)
EVRYTHNG
Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA/APAC (7 mos)
Essence
Digital Recruitment Manager (10 mos)
JUST EAT
Talent Acquisition Manager - RPO (2 yrs)
WilsonHCG
Talent Acquisition Manager (2 yrs)
ConSol Partners
Head of Open Source Development (1 yr 5 mos)
Computer Futures Solutions
Head of Open Source Development at Computer Futures Solutions (2 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Ba(hons) at Kingston University