Ben Papernick

Global Tech Talent

Professional Overview
Ben Papernick is a seasoned talent management professional with over 15 years of experience in the technology and innovation industries. He is currently serving as the Global Tech Talent at Alpaca, a leading global FinTech company, where he oversees talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies. Concurrently, Ben is the Founder of TalentDB, a specialized tech talent marketplace and advisory platform.

Experience Summary

Current Roles
As the Global Tech Talent at Alpaca, Ben is responsible for building and leading the company's global talent acquisition and management initiatives. He works closely with cross-functional teams to identify, attract, and retain top-tier technology professionals who drive innovation and business growth. Under Ben's leadership, Alpaca has significantly expanded its engineering, product, and data science capabilities, contributing to the company's rapid expansion in key markets.

As the Founder of TalentDB, Ben leverages his extensive industry expertise to provide specialized talent advisory services and curate a marketplace for high-demand tech professionals. Through TalentDB, he helps organizations optimize their talent strategies and connect with vetted, top-tier talent to fuel their digital transformation efforts.

Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Ben held several senior talent acquisition and management positions at leading technology and professional services firms, including Robinhood, Code & State, VisionX, Dentsu Aegis Network, and TouchBistro. In these roles, he developed a deep understanding of the global tech talent landscape and honed his expertise in sourcing, assessing, and developing top-performing teams.

Ben's early career experiences in retail and sales operations, including roles at Moores Clothing For Men and The Home Depot Canada, provided him with a well-rounded perspective on talent management strategies across different industries.

Academic Background
Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, where he specialized in Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior.

Areas of Expertise

• Global talent acquisition and management strategies

• Talent pipeline development and workforce planning

• Executive search and C-suite talent identification

• Employer branding and candidate experience optimization

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in tech

• Talent advisory and consulting services

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Ben has spearheaded several high-impact talent initiatives that have contributed to the growth and success of the organizations he has served. At Robinhood, he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's engineering and product teams, directly supporting its rapid expansion into new markets. At Code & State, Ben established the venture studio's talent strategy, which enabled the successful launch and scaling of multiple portfolio companies.

Ben's expertise and thought leadership have also been recognized by industry peers, and he has been invited to speak at several talent management and HR conferences, sharing his insights on emerging trends and best practices in the global tech talent landscape.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and deep understanding of the technology industry, Ben Papernick is a respected global talent management expert. In his current roles at Alpaca and TalentDB, he continues to drive innovative talent strategies that enable organizations to attract, develop, and retain the best technology professionals, ultimately supporting their long-term growth and competitive advantage.