Tom Hammer is a seasoned HR and talent acquisition leader with extensive experience across various industries. As a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz since 2019, Tom serves as a People Practice advisor for portfolio company leaders. Previously, Tom was the Head of People and Talent at Bird, where leadership of a 50-member HR and Talent Acquisition department was undertaken, and significant growth was achieved by scaling HR business partners. At Riot Games, Tom functioned as a Performance Manager, contributing to organizational effectiveness initiatives. Prior roles at Procter & Gamble encompassed global HR management and sales leadership, driving key business strategies, while earlier career experiences included consulting and academic initiatives at The Ohio State University. Tom holds an MBA in Strategy and Human Capital and multiple degrees from The Ohio State University.