In this conversation, Leah Sutton, Chief Portfolio Talent Officer at Balderton, shares her extensive experience in hiring and talent acquisition. She discusses memorable hires that significantly impacted her leadership, the challenges of hiring for product roles, and the importance of learning from hiring mistakes. Leah emphasizes the need for candidates to be intentional in their job search and the significance of negotiation during job offers. She also highlights the critical role hiring managers play in the recruitment process and encourages candidates to approach interviews as a two-way conversation.