The Pathmint story
Pathmint was founded to help startups scale smarter by building world-class teams with the right talent, structure, and strategy.
Led by Sarah Mills-Krutilek (SMK), who previously headed global recruitment roles for Twitter and Dropbox, Pathmint partners with high-growth companies to provide fractional HR and talent acquisition services.
With a presence in both the U.S. and Australia, Pathmint has become a trusted hiring partner for venture-backed startups looking to attract top talent, refine their people strategy, and build lasting, high-performing teams.
The Pathmint team
Our team brings deep expertise from some of the world’s leading tech companies. Together, we offer data-driven, strategic hiring solutions designed to help startups build strong, sustainable teams.
Sarah Mills-Krutilek (SMK) — CEO and Founder
SMK started her career in Silicon Valley, leading global recruitment teams for Twitter and Dropbox during their high-growth, pre-IPO phases. With deep expertise in talent strategy, scaling teams, and executive search, she has helped countless startups build world-class teams. Now, as the Founder & Head of Talent at Pathmint, SMK partners with venture-backed companies to drive hiring success in both the U.S. and Australia.
Josh Folghera — Senior Talent Partner
Josh is a seasoned startup recruiter with a track record of helping fast-growing companies in APAC and the U.S. secure top talent. With a strong background in full-cycle recruitment, talent mapping, and employer branding; Josh has successfully partnered with dozens of clients to scale their teams efficiently. Based in Australia, he brings a data-driven and strategic approach to hiring.
Sutha Seghar — Talent Partner
Sutha is a technical recruiting powerhouse, having worked at Meta and Google as a Talent Acquisition Advisor. With extensive experience hiring the best engineers across global APAC markets, Sutha specialises in high-stakes technical hiring, executive search, and recruitment strategy. Based in Australia, she deeply understands international hiring trends and how to attract world-class engineering talent.
Leigha Russo — Talent Partner
Leigha is a talent sourcing expert who has worked for Waymo and Microsoft, specialising in hiring for business and technical teams. Her expertise in talent acquisition strategy, sourcing methodologies, and competitive hiring landscapes makes her a key asset for startups seeking top-tier talent. Based in California, Leigha helps companies attract and secure the right candidates for their teams.
Mandy Zavala — Strategic Advisor
Mandy has built and led People & Talent teams for some of the most recognisable tech companies, including Twitter, Pinterest, and Waymo. Her experience spans pre- and post-IPO scaling, making her an invaluable strategic advisor for startups looking to build strong hiring foundations. Based in California, she brings a wealth of knowledge in organisational growth, leadership development, and talent strategy.