Building the People Operating System for Startups
Fractional People Executive & Operator // Hands-On Builder //
Ex-CPO, Global Startups
I partner with founders and CEOs — typically at companies between 30 and 100 people — as a thought partner and operator to build the people foundations their business needs.
Hi, I'm Sholeh. Founder of Startup Talent HR.
I've spent two decades in People and Talent, from scrappy startups to teams scaling across continents. I've built this work from the ground floor and led it from the executive seat. Now I help startup founders and CEOs build what they need today and skip what they don't.
You don't need a big HR team yet. You need someone who thinks like an executive and builds like an operator. Read More.
Expertise
People Strategy & The Startup People OS
A clear people roadmap built around where your startup is and where it's headed. Then we execute it together.
Hiring & Talent
A repeatable, values-aligned hiring process that finds people for where you're going, not just where you are.
Culture & Leadership
Your culture lives in your founders and first hires right now. We make it something every new person experiences.
People Operations & HR
Simple systems, processes, and tech sized for your stage, not a big-company playbook.
How We Work Together
Every engagement starts with a clear roadmap. Pick the format that fits.
Fractional
Your part-time People Executive, embedded with your leadership team. Best when you need a People leader before you need a full-time one.
Consulting
An experienced outside perspective to set direction. Best when your team can execute but wants a seasoned guide.
Project-Based
One defined initiative with a clear scope and timeline, like your first review cycle, a hiring process, or a handbook. Best for a specific challenge that needs experienced hands.