Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson has over twenty years of experience working with venture capital funds, start-ups, and blue-chip tech companies to recruit and develop critical talent into the future leaders and drivers of technological innovation. Thompson has helped build research and development teams in disruptive verticals including artificial intelligence and software. He became Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition Technology at Nike, in 2021. Most recently, Thompson served as Head of Strategic Recruiting for Artificial Intelligence and Applied Scientists at Amazon. Before joining Amazon, he held talent management roles at high-tech firms such as LinkedIn, Apple, Google, and SquareTrade.

Thompson holds a BA in Political Science from the University of San Diego.