Overview
Irene J. serves as Director, Talent Partner at Khosla Ventures as of May 2026[1][3]. J. describes their work as building "unfair recruiting advantages for early stage orgs by combining psychology, systems thinking, and storytelling"[2]. Prior to this role, J. held the position of Founding Talent at Brain Co. from March 2025 to May 2026[4], and served as Recruiting Lead at Shepherd from August 2024 to March 2025[5]. J. spent approximately three years at NexHealth beginning in August 2021, progressing through roles as Founding Recruiter, Full Cycle GTM Recruiter, and Full Cycle Technical Recruiter[8][7][6]. Earlier experience includes work as a Medical Device Sales Executive at Medline Industries from August 2019 to August 2021[9], and as an Occupational Therapist at Rush University Medical Center from August 2016 to March 2020[10]. J. holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Boston University (2013–2015) and a Bachelor's degree from Boston University (2010–2013)[11][12].
Profile introduction
I build unfair recruiting advantages for early stage orgs by combining psychology, systems thinking, and storytelling.
Career history
- Director, Talent PartnerMay 2026 to presentKhosla Ventures
- Founding TalentMar 2025 to May 2026Brain Co.
- Recruiting LeadAug 2024 to Mar 2025Shepherd
- Full Cycle Technical RecruiterJan 2023 to Aug 2024NexHealth
- Full Cycle GTM RecruiterMar 2022 to Aug 2024NexHealth
- Founding RecruiterAug 2021 to Mar 2022NexHealth
- Medical Device Sales ExecutiveAug 2019 to Aug 2021Medline Industries, Inc.
- Occupational TherapistAug 2016 to Mar 2020Rush University Medical Center
Education
Master of Science (MS), Occupational Therapy/TherapistSep 2013 - Aug 2015Boston University
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