As VP of talent for legendary Silicon Valley VC Sequoia Capital, Zoe Hewitt has a pretty unparalleled view on where Europe’s tech talent is moving, and what challenges it’s facing.
Podcast
September 25, 2025
What star employees look like in 2025, with Sequoia VP talent Zoe Hewitt
"Find the people given an unfair amount of responsibility relative to their achievements," says Sequoia's talent magnet
Amy Lewin and Maya Dharampal-Hornby
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Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky
Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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