In this episode of Machine Minds, our host sits down with Vonni Williams, Talent Partner and Advisor at Embedded Ventures - an early-stage deep tech venture capital firm investing in startups in advanced manufacturing, digital engineering, and space operations. Vonni shares her unique journey into the hard tech industry, including her first steps in recruiting and talent development for cutting-edge startups. 
Throughout the conversation, Vonni offers invaluable insights into landing that critical first job in the hard tech space, and provides candid advice for founders and job seekers looking to break into these rapidly evolving industries. From her early career to her current role at the forefront of deep tech venture capital, Vonni gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and opportunities in building the next generation of transformative technology companies.
Don't miss this deep dive into the people and perspectives shaping the future of machine intelligence and beyond, straight from one of the leading voices in the hard tech space.

00:00 Machine Minds Show Introduction
01:28 Starting in the world of recruitment? 
03:10 Vonni’s background
09:55 Hard tech space
11:43 Vonni’s day to day 
16:42 Strategies to attract top talent 
23:41 Identifying candidates
29:41 Having a strong team
35:23 Qualities to look for in candidates
44:09 Trends emerging in the hard tech industry 
49:38 Vonni’s advice
53:32 What keeps Vonni motivated?

More about Embedded Ventures
https://www.linkedin.com/company/embedded-ventures/
More about our guest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vonni-williams-83515415/

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