Cyber Go-To-Market Girl Talk - Season Three, Episode 1
Posted on 9 January 2026
Cyber Go-To-Market Girl Talk - Season Three, Episode 1
Hosted byElle Zoma, Cybersecurity & AI Go-To Market Recruiter
Exploring the people side of cybersecurity and AI
Season Three of Cyber Go-To-Market Girl Talk is here - and this time, we’re shifting the spotlight to the heart of every fast-growing tech business: its people.
Across this season, Elle sits down with Chief People Officers, Talent Partners, HR Leaders and COOs from some of the most exciting cybersecurity and AI startups to uncover:
What it’s really like to work inside these companies - the culture, the energy, the challenges.
How the most innovative firms are attracting and retaining exceptional Go-To-Market talent in a noisy AI era.
What advice they’d give to sales, marketing, and customer success professionals who want to build long-term careers in high-growth cyber and AI environments.
Whether you’re a GTM professional looking to make your next move or a leader building teams in tech, this season is packed with insight, candour, and a dose of inspiration.
Episode 1: Building a People-First Culture at Semperis
Guest: Anna Taylor, Global Talent Acquisition Leader, Semperis
In this season opener, cybersecurity and AI GTM recruiting expert Elle Zoma, sits down with Anna Taylor, the Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Semperis, one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in identity protection. Semperis has scaled from 150 to more than 600 employees across 18 countries in just two years - and Anna has been at the centre of that growth from day one.
Together, they discuss:
Hypergrowth and global expansion - How Semperis is breaking into new markets, including India and Japan, while continuing to hire across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and Israel.
The power of a people-first culture - Why Semperis leads with humans, not automation, and how culture is shaped by every employee — not just HR or leadership.
What great talent looks like - The traits that help candidates thrive: drive, hunger, curiosity, organisation, and the resilience needed to succeed in cybersecurity and startup environments.
A high-touch, relationship-led interview process - How Semperis ensures every candidate has a dedicated point of contact, a personal experience, and transparency throughout the process.
Maintaining startup energy at scale - Why “no egos allowed” is a non-negotiable and how cross-functional learning, from Microsoft MVPs to junior hires, keeps the company grounded and collaborative.
Real advice for candidates - From evaluating titles and compensation to embracing flexibility and conducting proper due diligence before joining a startup.
