John Delaney
Former Principal at Greylock Partners
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $2M – $20M checks · typically $10M
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About
John Delaney is a Principal focused on Core Talent (AI) at Greylock Partners, bringing over 25 years of experience in talent operations and more than 12 years specializing in machine learning and data science recruiting. He has supported the growth and development of startups into established market leaders.
Experience
- GreylockPrincipal, Core Talent (AI)current2020 — present
- GreylockCore Talent (AI & Infra)2017 — 2020
- TwitterStaff Recruiter2017San Francisco Bay Area (worked remote)
- TwitterSr. Recruiter2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area (worked remote)
- TellApart (acquired by Twitter)Recruiting Manager2013 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area (worked remote)
- ProofpointManager of WW Staffing2010 — 2013Draper, UT
- ProofpointStaffing Consultant2009 — 2010
- Newton, Inc.Product Manager --> Strategic Advisor2009 — 2010
- OakbrushPresident2000 — 2010
- GravityPeopleEVP Services2005 — 2009
- Axis TechnologiesPresident1996 — 2005
- OmnitureStaffing Consultant2004 — 2005
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is John Delaney?
- John Delaney is a Principal focused on Core Talent (AI) at Greylock Partners, bringing over 25 years of experience in talent operations and more than 12 years specializing in machine learning and data science recruiting. He has supported the growth and development of startups into established market leaders.
- What check size does John Delaney write?
- John Delaney typically writes checks of $2M – $20M.
- Where did John Delaney go to school?
- John Delaney studied at Utah State University (BS, English, Professional Writing); Utah State University (BS, Philosophy).
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Also worked at Proofpoint36
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