JodiJefferson·Aug 18How to Evaluate an Engineering Leader’s Technical Depth and JudgmentThis is Part Two of a series co-authored by Jodi Jefferson and Alicia Scully of People Project. Part One, “What Does ‘Hands-On’ Actually…
JodiJefferson·May 6Introducing Our New Team Search Practice: Build High-Performing Technical Teams with People ProjectFor years, People Project has partnered with founders, boards, and executive teams to place transformative leaders across engineering…
JodiJefferson·Mar 30What ‘AI-Native’ Actually Means — and How to Hire for ItWhat are companies seeking in Product and Engineering leaders in the age of AI? The bar keeps shifting. Here’s a practical framework for…
JodiJefferson·Jan 20What Does “Hands-On” Actually Mean for Early-Stage Engineering Leaders?When founders start searching for their first Head or VP of Engineering, they almost always say the same thing: “We need someone hands-on.”…
JodiJefferson·Oct 20, 2025From Offer to Onboarding: Why the Days Between “Yes” and Day One Matter MostMost hiring teams celebrate at offer acceptance. The best ones know that’s when the real work begins. In the silence between ‘yes’ and day…
JodiJefferson·Jun 14, 2025Hiring Product Leaders Across Domains: Lessons from a B2C-to-B2B TransitionPart 4 in our Mastering Hiring Series for Product Management Leaders
JodiJefferson·Apr 14, 2025AI as Our Multiplier, People as Our PriorityTobi Lutke’s recent memo on embracing AI at Shopify sparked some reflection on my own journey with technology and recruitment. I thought…
JodiJefferson·Feb 11, 2025Product Leader Archetypes: Matching the Right Talent to Your Business NeedsFinding the right product leader can be the key to your company’s growth and success. Because the product function attracts people with…
JodiJefferson·Jun 24, 2024How to Choose the Ideal Product Leader for Your CompanyFinding the right product leader can be pivotal for your company’s growth. With candidates spanning diverse backgrounds, industries, and…
JodiJefferson·Apr 22, 2024The Future of Technology Leadership & People Project’s New BrandSince 2021, People Project has partnered with innovative companies to find the best talent for bringing world-changing ideas to life. As we…
