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In Conversation with Natasha South: Navigating the path from talent acquisition to entrepreneurship

Join us as Natasha South shares her inspiring career journey, offering practical insights on AI, operations, and starting your own business

By Making Moves London

August 12, 2024
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In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Natasha South, a seasoned professional in talent acquisition turned entrepreneur, who shares her remarkable journey from neuroscience graduate to launching her own businesses. Natasha’s career took off in a small talent acquisition startup, where she quickly moved into an operations role, a shift that set the stage for her future ventures.

In this insightful episode, Natasha offers not only practical advice but also inspiration for anyone looking to carve out their own path in the competitive world of talent acquisition. In the 25-minute podcast, she and Anthony cover:

From Talent Acquisition Consultant to Entrepreneur: After years of shaping teams and operations at Camino Partners, Natasha identified a significant gap in the market for operations professionals in talent acquisition. This led her to establish Recruitment Ops Mentoring, a platform dedicated to providing practical training and mentoring for those in non-sales roles within the industry.

Launching a Tech Platform for HR Operations: Natasha also talks about her latest venture, a tech platform created in partnership with compliance expert Ishari De Silva. This platform is designed to be a one-stop-shop for HR operations, offering essential tools and strategic insights to help businesses streamline their processes.

The Role of AI in Talent Management: A key highlight of our conversation was Natasha’s take on the role of AI in talent management. While she acknowledges the efficiencies AI can bring, Natasha firmly believes that the human element in talent acquisition is irreplaceable, particularly when it comes to relationship building and understanding client needs.

Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Recruitment: For those considering a leap into entrepreneurship within the talent acquisition field, Natasha offers valuable advice on the importance of preparation and market research, sharing how she managed the anxiety of leaving a stable job to start her own ventures.

To dive deeper into Natasha’s story and gain more insights from her journey, check out the full recording. Look out for our next “In Conversation” episode – coming soon!