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Mike Reed
Emerging Technology
“Mike puts people ahead of process. He uses AI to free recruiters from busywork so they can focus on what matters most — the human side of the decision. Mike built NinjaOne's Talent Acquisition function from the ground up, scaling the team to support hyper-growth from 300 to 2,700+ employees in four years, without losing the culture that made that growth possible. He's now leading a company-wide shift toward AI-enhanced recruiting systems and automation, freeing recruiters to operate as strategic partners — and creating a candidate journey that reflects NinjaOne's commitment to a people-centric”