Fatima ran talent acquisition for two venture-backed startups through a funding boom and a subsequent downturn, giving her a close view of how quickly hiring priorities swing in the AI startup world. She now covers the startup side of the AI job market from Dubai, with a regional focus on Gulf and South Asian tech hubs alongside the usual Silicon Valley coverage. She's known for tracking actual offer data and equity terms rather than repeating founder talking points. She maintains a network of recruiters she checks numbers against before publishing.
Covers: AI startup hiring, equity and compensation packages, Gulf region tech talent market, early-stage team building
Education: B.A. in Human Resources Management