Stephen Thompson is an exceptional executive recruiter with a strong emphasis on building life-long relationships with everyone he meets. Stephen possesses an innate ability to understand complex business challenges and brings a sophisticated approach to his consultations with clients to facilitate real world solutions. He has worked with Apple, Google and now LinkedIn to recognize and persuade extraordinary individuals to engage with these iconic brands. Stephen speaks to students as well as industry professionals about the fields of data science and distributed infrastructure engineering needs of Fortune 100 companies regarding how to better identify, build and scale for talent in the US and around the globe.
Although Stephen is acknowledged as a leader in his area of expertise, his ascendancy was forged on an untraditional path rendering his accomplishments even more remarkable. In Hotel Goodbyes, his compelling memoir, Stephen offers first-hand insight into the lives of foster children as well as the keys to his eventual success that translate across myriad circumstances. His is an inspiring story of grit and resilience as he tackles obstacles with an admirably positive outlook despite the haunting trauma of his mother's abandonment.