Episode 10

Navigating Talent Acquisition in Startups

Published on: 10th December, 2025

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/

In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with George Ko, a fractional talent and people partner at Kayzen. They discuss George's background in recruitment and venture capital, the evolving landscape of talent acquisition in startups, the critical importance of employer branding, and the role of AI in hiring.

George emphasises the need for a cultural add in hiring practices and shares insights on how to create unique employer branding strategies that resonate with potential candidates. The conversation concludes with a look ahead to the future of talent acquisition in 2026.

Connect with George here – George Ko | LinkedIn


✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – Sean Allen | LinkedIn

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More Than A CV
More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Sean Allen

Sean Allen is Key Accounts Director at Biometric Talent, leading a brand-new division focused on building key client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely enhance our clients' internal TA efforts, helping organisations scale their tech teams with innovative, data-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Biometric Talent, Sean transitioned from a background in Tech recruitment to overseeing company-wide recruitment operations specialising in the entire recruitment lifecycle. With over 17 years of experience, Sean is proficient in navigating the challenges of talent acquisition within a competitive digital landscape, pioneering strategies to attract top-tier talent.