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How Lightspeed found its newest hire … via Instagram DM

Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau discuss their unconventional hiring approach that found their newest team member through an Instagram DM, alongside their strategies for building social media presence and running their Lightwork podcast.

Background

Lightspeed is a venture capital firm focused on enterprise software investments. The story highlights how modern recruiting increasingly leverages social platforms beyond traditional channels.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Aug 6, 2026 at 04:48 AM
Score
5.0 / 10