Insights
What the Sifted 100 Says About Europe’s AI Talent Race
Europe’s top AI startups are lean, fast-moving, and hiring hard. But are they over-optimising for engineers?
November Market Update 2025
Hiring activity just spiked across the market. Here are the six trends defining the year-end recruitment rush.
This One Reason Is Why Candidates Keep Rejecting Your Job Offers
You’re losing great candidates at the final stage. And it’s probably for one avoidable reason.
The Graduate Job Market Collapse: What’s Really Going On
Graduate jobs have fallen off a cliff. AI is taking entry-level work, and degrees aren’t enough anymore. Here’s what’s really happening to the graduate job market, and why it matters.
5 Strategies for Hiring Sales Leaders Who Can Sell AI Software
As AI products move from hype to revenue, finding sales leaders who can actually sell them is tough. Discover five proven strategies to hire the right sales talent - from software veterans to growth-minded leaders ready to monetise AI in 2026.
Why Are Software Developer Salaries Ranging from £80k to £250k?
Why are software developer salaries in London ranging from £80k to £250k? With Big Tech, fintech, and AI driving demand, how much is top talent really worth today?
So you want to make an Acqui Hire?
Acqui hires make headlines, but the future is team hires. Founders can secure top talent fast, without the M&A pain or inflated price tags.
H1 2025 Job Market Summary - UK
AI pay surges, Gen Z lockouts, leadership swaps… 7 trends reshaping the 2025 job market.
2025 Leadership Salary Trends in London’s Series B Startups
What’s happening to leadership salaries in London’s Series B tech scene? Some roles are booming, others are flatlining. Our 2025 snapshot reveals the new rules of executive compensation.
18 Tech Scaleup Podcasts to Listen While Walking Your Dog
Make the most of your dog walks with these 18 standout tech and scaleup podcasts. From startup stories to growth insights, these shows will keep you inspired, informed, and moving.
Did AI break the hiring process?
When even video screenings aren’t enough to effectively interview candidates - it’s fair to ask: where did human judgment go?
Anti-Blitzscaling 2025: Why Lean Startups Still Need Growth Foundations
Unlimited funding but no team? Anti-blitzscaling is here. Learn why sales, ops, and growth leaders are essential to turn tech into real business success.
CTO Salaries in 2025: £150K or £300K?
Same title, completely different jobs. Here’s what London scaleups are really paying—plus what to expect in equity, scope, and team size.
15 AI Trends from Top CTOs and VCs in London
Key takeaways from a roundtable we co-hosted with Next47, featuring insights from 12 VCs and CTOs in AI.
10 Tips To Help Find Your New Job In 2025
Struggling to land a job in 2025? Discover 10 expert tips to stand out in the job market, from LinkedIn hacks to networking strategies that actually work.
Will the UK AI Action Plan Lead to a Potential Jobs Boom?
After speaking to CEOs and investors, there seem to be common themes needed for the UK AI Action Plan to become a reality and spark a hiring boom.
Top 5 trends shaping the future of work in 2025?
From AI to office culture, here are the top 5 trends I see shaping this space in the year ahead 💥
People & Pioneers - The Podcast
If you're a founder or CEO who understands the importance of attracting and retaining great talent, tune in to the latest episode (19) of People & Pioneers - The Podcast, featuring Ellis Seder, Founder of Santa Monica Talent.
💰 The 10 highest paid and in-demand, jobs right now in Nov 2024
Which roles are leading in high salaries this year?💥
📣 Succession planning for CEO founders.
Over the years, I’ve spoken with many founders who want to step back but feel unsure about how to transition smoothly, so I thought it might be helpful to share some of Evgeny’s key insights from his experience.
Ellis Seder
Forecasting talent trends with Rise @ Barclays
I’ve just published an article on the latest talent trends in partnership with Barclays’ Fintech hub, Rise. It includes my take on how remote working might influence the talent market, how existing roles might be affected, and whether Covid-19 could mark the end of blitzscaling. Here’s 8 trends that I have shared in the article.
Check out the original article HERE.
London Fintech Podcast
I recently sat down with Mike Baliman of the London Fintech Podcast and spoke about getting a job in tech no matter what age or stage you’re at. I delved into the ways of finding the perfect job if you’re already working in the tech industry and thinking about moving on to something new, or if you’re wanting to break into the tech industry for the first time. READ HERE
SXSW
What I learned, and didn’t, from SXSW 2018. I’ve not long been back from the spectacle that is SXSW. What did I learn? I’m glad you asked.
READ HERE