Locke Luhnow

Associate Technical Recruiter

The difference between good and great companies comes down to the strength of the founding team. Top-tier talent is key for exponential growth and the first hires set the standard for everything that follows. That’s why I’m passionate about helping founders get those early decisions right.

Hiring is the start of a long-term working relationship, not a transactional one. The way you hire sets the foundation for the future, which is why I care about creating hiring experiences where people feel supported and excited about what’s ahead. This means treating candidates with the same transparency, honesty, and respect as you would with your own teammates.

Locke began her career through M13’s Recruiter Academy, a three-month program designed to train recruiters to support portfolio companies post-fundraising. As part of the program, she completed an internship with one of M13’s portfolio companies, Visor, which evolved into a full-time role.

As employee #4 and the founding recruiter at Visor, she built and scaled the talent function from the ground up. In true startup fashion, Locke wore multiple hats. Beyond leading the talent function, she expanded into people operations, where she built intentional programs designed to drive engagement and retention. She also stepped into the role of Chief of Staff during a company pivot: supporting the launch of their new product, MCP Manager, and helping execute a successful M&A process.

Locke earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Anthropology from Trinity College, driven by a curiosity of human behavior and cultural systems. That foundation sparked her interest in recruiting, where individual motivations and team dynamics shape success.