Guy Allen — Founder
I build Tech functions for AI-focussed Start-ups & Scale-ups. Usually early-stage to Series D across the full lifecycle incl. AI, ML, Computer Vision, Leadership/Architecture, Data, Software & Product. Founders, Tech Leaders & VCs: Do any of the following hiring challenges sound familiar? 🔍 Struggling to find not just skilled talent, but those with domain experience to add value immediately? 🤔 Failing to get the rare combination of Academia / R&D AND Real-world deployment experience? 🤦♂️ Hiring great people who use you as a stepping stone and leave for Big Tech companies? 🚀 Wanting to build a market reputation to attract top talent, but unsure where to start? 🤯 Recruiters flooding you with way too many CVs of varying quality / "spray and pray" approach? 😕 Thousands of applicants to consider for each role, but few really exciting you? If any of this resonates, you're not alone. These are the challenges I hear from tech leaders daily. Over the past 11 years, I’ve helped build Tech teams across Deep Tech and Heavily Regulated markets, including Healthcare/HealthTech, BioTech/Pharma, Robotics, Surveillance, Manufacturing, FemTech, PropTech & Built Environment (IoT & OT Security), AgriTech, Insurance/InsurTech, Finance/FinTech and more. I’ve filled hundreds of roles with the industry's best talent and built an extensive network along the way. Where others fall short, I deliver with speed and precision, ensuring a great experience for both clients and candidates. I’m proud to maintain a 100% fill rate on all retained assignments throughout my career. Here’s how I ensure success: 🤝 Forming a true partnership, acting as an extension of your business 🧠 In-depth discovery meeting to understand your business, culture, processes and challenges. 📞 Detailed briefing call with hiring managers to nail down the true requirements and desirables. 🎯 Consultative approach based on market insights to craft a tailored solution & candidate journey. 🛠️ Advanced search tools and my decade-long network to identify top talent. 👥 Thorough screening: a MINIMUM of 30-minute interviews (ideally over Teams / in-person), ensuring candidates match not just in skill and experience, but cultural fit and expectations. 🔍 Honest candidate presentation, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses, against requirement. 💼 Protecting and promoting your brand & market reputation, collecting candidate feedback & insight. Let’s connect to discuss how we can help your business grow: ✉️ guy.allen@futura-talent.com 📞 UK: +44(0)117 476 7670 📞 USA: +1 929 339 0838
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Tech Recruitment Specialist with expertise in AI, ML, and heavily regulated markets.
Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 12 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Leadership
- Contract Recruitment
- Team Management
- Data
Career Highlights
- 100% fill rate on retained assignments
- Billed £3.2m during tenure at Reed
- Expert in AI and Tech recruitment
Work Experience
Futura Talent
Founder & Managing Director (1 yr 10 mos)
Reed
Executive Head of Practice: Technology (7 mos)
Senior Head of Practice: Technology (1 yr 4 mos)
Senior Executive Practice Manager (8 mos)
Executive Practice Manager: Technology (2 yrs 5 mos)
Senior Practice Manager: Software Engineering & Data (1 yr 2 mos)
Practice Manager: Software Engineering & Data (8 mos)
Principal IT Contracts Consultant (2 mos)
Senior Contract IT Recruitment Consultant (1 yr)
Contract IT Recruitment Consultant (1 yr 7 mos)
SOUTH WEST WILDLIFE FUNDRAISING LTD
Assistant Area Co-Ordinator (6 mos)
Venue Booker / Membership Recruiter (5 mos)
Marine Conservation Society
Membership Recruitment Officer (Fixed-Term Contract) (5 mos)
Education
Politics at University of the West of England
at Strode College
at Huish Episcopi Academy