Natalie Ryan

Partner at SPMB Executive Search

Expertise: Recruiting, executive search

Education: University of California – Santa Barbara

Natalie Ryan is a partner at SPMB Executive Search. Ryan has worked in recruiting and executive search since 2012.

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Updated on August 13, 2024

5 Qualities Leaders Need in the Age of AI

Leaders with emotional intelligence, ample AI knowledge and strategic vision will help companies make the most of AI.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on April 01, 2024

Hi! I’m AI, Your New Teammate.

Our expert imagines a first-day-of-work lunch in which everyone can ask their new colleague everything they want to know about this new presence in their workplace.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on August 13, 2024

Should You Hire a Chief AI Officer?

A senior executive in charge of AI can help your organization make the most of this technology. Here’s what a CAIO does and how to hire one.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on December 05, 2025

What Zoom’s Return-to-Office Mandate Means for Tech

Here’s how employers and employees can handle going back to the office, because it’s on its way to becoming a thing.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on April 24, 2024

Is the Current Economic Climate Affecting Compensation Packages?

Yes, and both job seekers and hiring managers need to know what’s going on.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on April 25, 2024

How to Resign From a Job

Two hints: Prepare a transition plan and avoid oversharing.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on April 22, 2024

Smart Hiring in a Slow Market: Here’s How

Now is the time to hire key leaders and scout the competition for awesome talent.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on April 22, 2024

A Founder’s Guide to Hiring an Exceptional Executive Team

Use this advice to streamline your search for the best of the best.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on April 15, 2024

Are You Really Ready to Become an Executive?

You’ll need these four qualities to reach the C-suite in the tech sector.

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on December 05, 2025

8 Interview Questions to Ask to Avoid Joining a Doomed Tech Startup

Is that exciting new opportunity too good to pass up — or too good to be true?

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Natalie Ryan Natalie Ryan
Updated on December 05, 2025

4 Tips for Hiring the Best Chief Technology Officer

Here are the questions you need to ask.