Entrepreneur First invests in exceptional individuals to build startups from scratch. We bring together talented outliers to develop their most ambitious ideas and raise money from the world’s best investors.Since pioneering Talent Investing in 2014, we’ve learned to recognize individuals with extraordinary futures before anyone else, embedding them in a community of ambitious peers and giving them the tools they need to succeed, fast. We back them before they have a company, a team, even before they have an idea, based purely on talent.The startups cofounded on our programs are now worth over $10B, and include Tractable, Magic Pony Technology, Cleo, La Vie, Aztec, Sonantic, and many more.EF is backed by some of the world's leading founders and investors, including Patrick and John Collison (Stripe); Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Tom Blomfield (GoCardless and Monzo), Sara Clemens (Whatnot and Twitch); Demis Hassabis (Google Deepmind); and Matt Mullenweg (Wordpress). We exist to make great companies happen that otherwise wouldn’t.

1. Pioneered impactful Induction & Onboarding program for new hires, promoting seamless integration and boosting early retention.2. Architected comprehensive performance appraisal process plan within 30 days, empowering managers and driving timely payout for performance improvement.3. Spearheaded development of a structured PIP process, providing a supportive framework for employees to reach their full potential.4. Streamlined HR operations through expert management of employee documents, leaves, payroll, onboarding, background checks, and exit formalities.5. Implemented a robust employee training and development initiative, identifying skill gaps and organizing targeted training sessions to enhance overall workforce competency.6. Led the creation and enforcement of a fair and transparent HR policies and procedures handbook, ensuring consistent and equitable treatment of all employees.7. Established a proactive employee engagement strategy, including regular surveys and feedback sessions, fostering a positive workplace culture and addressing concerns promptly.8. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement a flexible remote work policy, promoting work-life balance and adapting to the changing dynamics of the modern workforce.

• Built, enabled, and supported high-performing teams in the UK and India for incredible achievements.• Grew and articulated Auquan's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract exceptional talent aligned with the brand and values.• Honed recruitment practices to ensure the addition of amazing individuals who contribute to Auquan's unique culture.• Designed and implemented effective onboarding practices for seamless integration of new team members.• Created performance frameworks supporting individuals to achieve goals and contribute to organizational success.• Implemented development frameworks fostering continuous growth and realization of career ambitions.• Managed payroll, employee benefits, documentation, and HRIS for streamlined operations.• Served as a trusted advisor to the entire team, including founders, providing valuable guidance on team dynamics and professional growth.• Initiated the development of cultural norms fostering strong communication internally and across diverse cultures.• Crafted innovative frameworks for pay, benefits, and recognition, ensuring appropriate rewards for team contributions.

Building the community -  Look out for opportunities to get the local community involved in collaborative platforms ( for business, knowledge, networking and coworking in general)Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurial networks.Co-working Member Engagement  -  Ideate, strategize and execute events to execution (like Investor Hours, Round Table Conferences, Startup Open House, Human Library, Educational workshops, and fun unwinds)Member/Lead Management - Created a structure around onboarding and the offboarding process of a new member and played a major role in filling up and retaining member at full capacity.