Lauren Harris

Co-Founder

London, United Kingdom10 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in building scalable People & Ops functions.
Strong network within VC-backed startup ecosystem.
Proven track record in executive search and talent acquisition.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Expert specializing in SaaS and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionExecutive Search

Other Skills

RecruitingGlobal Talent AcquisitionNiche Talent AcquisitionInterviewsConsultingAccount ManagementMarketingManagementTemporary StaffingDigital MarketingContract RecruitmentRecruitment AdvertisingTechnical Recruiting

About

Scaling companies don’t fall behind because they can’t hire. They fall behind because the People and Ops infrastructure isn’t built for the stage they’re entering. When you get it right, execution accelerates. When you get it wrong, you lose six months rebuilding foundations. You’re not filling a seat. You’re installing leverage. I co-founded Broad Street Search to help VC-backed founders and People leaders build People & Ops functions that scale with the business. Here’s how we work: 1. Clarify the mandate. We define what “great” looks like for your stage - outcomes, competencies, team design. 2. Map the real market. We identify operators who’ve scaled businesses like yours. 3. Build the function, not just the hire. From your first People leader to a full team, every addition strengthens the system and compounds over time. We support: • First People / Talent / Ops hire (Seed–Series A/B) • Full People & Ops team build-outs (Series B+) • CPO, COO and their direct reports • Recruiters, People Partners, Ops Managers • Interim and hiring infrastructure support If you’re hiring a People or Ops leader in the next 60 days, message me or email at laurenharris@broadstreetsearch.com.

Experience

Broad street search

Co-Founder & Director

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · London/New York

We are a boutique talent acquisition consultancy dedicated to helping technology-driven businesses build high-caliber teams.
Founded by experienced recruiters with over a decade of global expertise, we specialise in supporting VC-backed start-ups (Seed - Series C) hire across People, Talent & Operations teams.
Our approach is rooted in integrity and long-term relationships. Having worked in both agency and in-house recruitment, we understand how to seamlessly partner with founders and internal People & Talent functions to deliver real value.

Talent AcquisitionExecutive SearchRecruitingGlobal Talent AcquisitionNiche Talent Acquisition

Verto

Fractional Talent Acquisition

Dec 2024 – Mar 2025 · 3 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Embedded in Verto’s team to support hyper-growth a during a 3-month engagement.
Verto (Y-Combinator-backed) is a global financial technology platform that empowers businesses of all sizes to access enterprise-level cross-border payments, FX and banking solutions via web, mobile or API.
Our mission is to simplify cross-border payments to help businesses transact, trade, expand and grow internationally.

Talent AcquisitionExecutive SearchRecruitingNiche Talent AcquisitionGlobal Talent Acquisition

Futurist

Head of Community - Chief People Officer Network

Sep 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

I spearheaded Talent Point’s exclusive network for Chief People Officers and Directors of Talent Acquisition, connecting leaders from Private Equity and Venture Capital-backed businesses.
I built and nurtured a thriving global community of 450 senior People leaders, delivering exceptional value through expertly curated networking events, peer-to-peer collaboration, and exclusive access to top-tier career opportunities.
This network became a trusted hub for innovation, professional growth, and building meaningful connections within the People leadership space.
https://www.talentpoint.co/futurist

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