Dubai-based tech incubator AstroLabs expands into tech recruiting

Tech incubator AstroLabs has launched a recruiting service, seeking to match the pool of tech professionals it has trained with regional digital companies.

With the introduction of AstroLabs Talent, AstroLabs now offers its 4,000-strong Academy alumni recruiting support, thereby enhancing the value of its digital training courses.

AstroLabs Talent says it works with clients such as TikTok, cryptocurrency exchange Rain and Dubai-based fintech company Mamo Pay.

The recruiting service supports hiring requirements for high-growth companies with a particular focus on e-commerce, tech & development, digital marketing, product management, data & analytics, and new market entry.

In addition to the recruitment, AstroLabs Talent offers large organisations specialised training courses in collaboration with AstroLabs Academy. Topics include how to recruit and retain top talent, effective organisation design strategies for digital, and building high-performance teams.

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AstroLabs Talent is led by Danielle Blizzard. “There has never been a better time to launch a digital-focused recruitment service, especially built on the deep talent pool at AstroLabs.”

“According to LinkedIn, the UAE experienced a 66 per cent increase in tech job postings in Q2 2020, with the growth trend continuing. We are already working with many top brands to support their digital transformations and look forward to expanding our impact,” Blizzard added.

AstroLabs is part of the global Google for Startups network, with direct access to over 50 partners supporting 45,000 startups across 125 countries. Also, AstroLabs runs thriving tech and digital meetup groups in the region, with over 20,000 registered professionals. AstroLabs Talent leverages these networks to source candidates from around the world.