Tech startups can''t hire fast enough. Here are 25 important people to know if you want to land one of those jobs. Summary List Placement There has never been a better time to join a tech startup. The venture capital industry is hurtling money at tech startups, spurring a hiring spree across companies of every size and sector. Top job candidates have their pick of employers . For that reason, venture capitalists who specialize in recruiting known as talent partners have become essential employees at many firms, where they''re dedicated to finding and closing job candidates for portfolio companies. It''s just one of the ways that tech investors "add value." In July, we updated our list of the talent partners to know if you want to work at a hot startup. We considered factors like experience, scope of work, and the caliber of companies in their network. Here they are, listed alphabetically by the firm''s name. SEE ALSO: These are the surprise 38 startups that everyone in tech wants to work for in 2020, according to LinkedIn data Paula Judge, Accel Accel''s talent partner Paula Judge is a people-person and problem-solver.