As the CEO and Founder of Talent Vine, May Babraitis is a fearless problem-solver with an unparalleled passion for finding solutions. With 10+ years of experience helping early and growth stage tech companies hire top talent, May doesn't just work in fast-paced and complex environments — it’s where she feels most at home.

Prior to founding Talent Vine in 2021, May developed her unique skills and perspective as the founding recruiter for three separate startups — where she built the infrastructure, processes, and frameworks necessary to scale without friction. She’s worked for top names across the private and public sectors (both in the U.S. and overseas) including Liberty Mutual, Salsify, and Palantir (pre–IPO) — where she was responsible for leading global recruiting efforts. At Palantir, May also developed her enthusiasm for the Defense Industry, working closely with leadership to identify talent in one of the toughest domain spaces.

Today, May uses this niche expertise and her wide network to support a growing list of defense tech clients. Talent Vine was born during Covid with a mission to transform recruiting’s reputation through integrity, results, and an unwavering obsession for helping tech companies grow their teams and establish strong roots. Talent Vine is an “anti-agency” recruiting firm that prioritizes quality over quantity, and collaboration over competition. A firm where clients are treated more like friends, where egos aren’t tolerated, and where truth and transparency reign supreme.

May currently lives in New York alongside her husband and two dogs, Rory and Pretzel. When she's not busy supporting startups, she can be found at her ski house in Colorado or checking the next destination off of her travel bucket list.

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