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Andres Castaneda

Hi, I'm Andres Castaneda and I lead talent acquisition for OpenX and I approve this message.

I have two goals as Director of Talent Acquisition: 1) Introduce talented individuals to innovative tech startups. 2) Build long lasting relationships with clients and candidates as a way to create a win-win for both. Yes it is possible! - Andres Castaneda

Andres Castaneda's Background

Andres Castaneda's Experience

Director of Recruiting at Idealab

March 2010 - November 2013

Leading the strategic and tactical staffing efforts for Idealab and its in-house portfolio companies. Bill Gross started Idealab in 1996 to create and operate pioneering technology companies. The structure of Idealab has allowed us to test many ideas at once and turn the best of them into companies, attracting the human and financial capital necessary to bring them to market. Many of these companies were among the first to introduce new business ideas to the market. CitySearch, now a part of IAC, established the category of local online community directories. eToys demonstrated the tremendous potential for online consumer retail and became one of the most recognized brands during the early days of e-commerce. Overture Services, which began life as GoTo.com, was the first company to introduce the concept of paid search — the business model that powers the multibillion-dollar online search market. Idealab continues to explore a range of technology frontiers. New models for improving the search experience are at the core of several companies currently growing inside of Idealab. Moving beyond the Internet, we have spawned companies with breakthrough technologies in robotics, renewable energy and automotive design and production among others. Idealab also continues to partner with leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors to provide the resources to maximize the potential of these companies. In addition to capital, Idealab provides a full range of resources to infuse start-ups with the support they need to rapidly introduce innovative products and services. Resources include office space and the accompanying office services, development and technology, product and graphic design, marketing, financial advice, human resources, competitive research, legal, accounting and business development support and services. In addition, Idealab provides advice on strategy, branding and corporate structure.

Senior Recruitment Consultant at Connery Consulting LLC

April 2010 - April 2011

Connery Consulting partners with clients by successfully implementing scalable human resources and recruitment policies and practices. Our solutions enable companies to attract, hire and retain top-tier talent and position themselves for further growth and success. Our client list includes: Twitter, Facebook, Dropbox, Shopzilla, Tada, GoPro, Inkling, Hearsay Labs, Yola, Salesforce Foundation, Replicon, Airbnb, Bump, Cloudworks, PowerReviews, Zendesk Based out of San Francisco, Connery Consulting has become the premier HR/Recruiting Services firm in the Bay partnering with some of the hottest startups. With that success in mind, we are expanding our services to include Los Angeles. We are looking to work with companies that are in the cutting edge of their market and are in need of assistance in growing their businesses through innovative and talented individuals. If you are a entrepreneurial spirited individual in marketing or engineering or a company looking to expand your organization, feel free to reach out to me. It would be a pleasure to connect with you.

Founder and Principal Consultant at TalentMiners

August 2005 - January 2010

Extensive expertise in the recruitment of top talent for niche startup tech companies in Los Angeles and Bay Area. INDUSTRIES: Social Media Networks Online Publishing Big Data / Data Analytics Search Technology Enterprise Software Green Technologies Wireless Technologies (WIMAX, FSO, WiFi) Robotics, Vision and Localization SERVICES: RPO - Recruitment Outsourcing Employment Branding Social Recruiting Contingency Services

Talent Acquisition Manager at Idealab

January 2000 - August 2005

I specialize in technology recruiting for early stage companies in highly competitive industries such as, robotics, software (shrink wrapped & Web), internet search engine technology, network hardware / telecom, semiconductor and alternate energy.

Andres Castaneda's Education

University of California, Riverside

2005 – 2007

BA -Sociology

Concentration: Social Interaction


Andres Castaneda's Interests & Activities

startups, social interactionism, social media, branding, photography

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