Blake Hackett

Blake Hackett is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition and executive recruiting across various industries. Currently serving as Co-Founder of Dispersiv since October 2023, Blake focuses on facilitating the commercialization of research inventions. In addition, Blake holds the position of Principal at monosearch, providing recruiting and company-building support to teams such as OpenView Venture Partners and Sharebird. Previous roles include leading marketing and customer success talent networks at Sequoia Capital, serving as Principal Recruiter at Whatnot, and executing full-cycle recruitment at Anaplan and Hobbs & Towne, Inc. Blake's academic background includes an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Notre Dame, advanced studies in Asia Pacific Studies, and proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.