Brandon Jeffs
Director of People and TalentCo-Founder and Host
Brandon is currently the Director of People and Talent at TLDR — the trusted source that people who work in tech rely on to inform them about important trends and developments
He has built talent acquisition programs and recruited for venture backed tech startups, private equity software, and public companies. He has experience building an executive search community for fractional talent, full-cycle technical and corporate recruitment, as well as in RecOps and recruitment marketing. In the startup world, he's worked closely with HR tech and artificial intelligence founders, and scaled a fintech unicorn.
As a former NCAA Division I athlete he believes in talent acquisition's ability to activate leadership within the workforce so they can achieve their highest potential in their path to financial security and personal fulfillment. His mission is to empower the Employee – Employer relationship in the future of work.
Outside of the day to day, he hosts The RevolTA podcast — a show for People and Talent leaders in tech, and lives in Colorado with his wife and two kids.
2:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. PT —
As the workforce evolves, so must the way we attract, engage, and retain talent. In 2026, recruiting is no longer just about filling roles—it’s about building agile, inclusive, and future-ready organizations. This session dives into the cutting-edge trends and challenges redefining talent acquisition, including:
Where AI is having the most impact on sourcing, screening, and engagement
Regulatory and compliance considerations for AI-driven recruiting
The evolving role of human recruiters in guiding and complementing technology
Superworkers and AI fluency versus traditional experience in the modern workforce
Global remote talent marketplaces and skills-first recruiting strategies
Join us for a data-driven, forward-thinking discussion on what’s working now, what’s coming next, and how to thrive in a world where technology and human insight must work hand-in-hand.