Becky is part of the talent function @ ElevenLabs, one of the UK's leading frontier AI companies, where she's building world-class teams at the forefront of voice AI innovation. With extensive experience scaling talent functions from Facebook's structured corporate environment to high-growth AI startups.She's passionate about transforming traditional hiring practices through systems thinking and leverages ElevenLabs' own voice AI technology to create innovative candidate experiences. Previously, she served as Head of Talent Acquisition at Delivery Associates, scaled EMEA talent functions at Segment, and spent nearly three years as a Lead Recruiter at Facebook, where she facilitated 200+ hires and pioneered data-driven recruitment strategies.In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of talent acquisition with Becky from Eleven Labs, exploring how AI is transforming hiring practices and what it means for the future workforce. From Facebook's corporate structure to AI startup dynamics, discover how talent acquisition has evolved from transactional function to strategic business imperative.🎯 On the Docket:00:00:00 - From Facebook to Eleven Labs: The evolution of talent strategy in AI companies00:06:00 - Beyond technical skills: Assessing soft skills and independent thinking in candidates00:09:00 - Specialists vs Generalists: Why T-shaped professionals thrive in startups00:15:00 - Competing for top talent: Why people choose Eleven Labs over other AI companies00:27:00 - AI fluency as baseline requirement: How to evaluate and develop this critical skill00:35:00 - Building talent assistants with voice AI: Eleven Labs' innovative hiring approach00:42:00 - Candidate experience transformation: From breakup training to AI-powered feedback00:48:00 - Preparing the next generation: Raising AI-native children with critical thinking skills00:56:00 - The one question every candidate should ask that no one ever does⚡ Key Insights:Why AI companies need generalists who can execute across multiple functions during early growth phasesHow to assess candidates for systems thinking and problem-solving abilities through real-time scenariosThe importance of AI fluency in modern hiring and practical ways to evaluate this skillWhy "drinking your own champagne" creates better products and candidate experiencesHow flat organisational structures without titles screen for humility and collaborationThe critical role of curiosity and independent thinking in an AI-augmented workforceWhy human connection remains essential even as AI transforms the hiring process🔗 Where to find Becky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckylr/Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io