We’re passionate about people - and about helping startups grow up gracefully. At Lenhardt Partners, we partner with founders, entrepreneurs, and emerging growth companies to build HR foundations that actually work. From scaling teams to preparing for a splashy public debut, we make the transition to “what’s next” seamless, strategic, and, yes, even enjoyable.
Anna specializes in helping startups build and scale into high-impact companies, drawing on more than two decades of experience as an HR professional.
Anna began her career at McKinsey & Company before refining her HR expertise as a consultant at Deloitte. She entered the startup world as VP of People at Oscar Health, where Anna led People Operations during a period of rapid growth, expanding the team from 250 to more than 1,000 employees and preparing the organization for its future IPO. As Head of People at Hippo Insurance, she helped scale the workforce, shape a vibrant culture, and support the company’s successful NYSE debut.
Anna is a distinguished scholar who holds master's degrees in counseling psychology and the arts. In addition to her professional roles, she contributes her knowledge and insights as an advisory board member for Budgie Health, a company dedicated to providing employees with valuable health claims data to inform better decisions regarding their benefits packages. She is also a Board member at CoachArt.
April is a seasoned people leader passionate about crafting and delivering future-focused talent strategies to elevate individual and team performance and foster business growth that aligns with an organization’s mission and values. With a wealth of experience in the high-tech, high-growth sector, April brings a unique blend of vision and practicality to every endeavor.
With over six years of experience at tech start-ups such as Oscar Health and Datadog, April has led the charge in building and scaling talent programs, processes, and practices from the ground floor. Under her guidance, career development methodologies, performance management practices, and employee retention strategies have contributed to creating cultural shifts that have led to remarkable success stories among teams and the organization.
As a former talent consultant for Estee Lauder Companies and YSC Consulting, a part of Accenture, April’s leadership and influence have extended across continents, supporting teams throughout EMEA and APAC.
Paolo is an accomplished HR operations leader with over 15 years of experience developing people systems and infrastructure for fast-growing startups, global enterprises, and mission-driven organizations. He has led HR operations at Ceribell, Tomorrow Health, and CarParts.com, with expertise spanning HRIS implementation, total rewards, compliance, benefits, and organizational development. Paolo excels in streamlining HR processes, managing complex leave and benefits programs, and implementing scalable systems that support long-term growth. Known for his analytical approach, collaborative style, and deep knowledge of compensation and performance metrics, Paolo brings a strategic yet hands-on perspective to every engagement.
Jessica Lopez Malone is an experienced professional specializing in talent acquisition, operations, and administrative support. She currently serves as an EA and HR Analyst at Lenhardt Partners. Previously, Jessica worked as a Talent & People Associate at PlayVS, focusing on recruitment and people operations. She has also gained expertise in accounts payable and operations through roles at Schouweiler and Associates, Bird, and Sitrick and Company. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from California State University, Northridge, and an Associate of Arts degree from Santa Monica College. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
The (A)Lyst Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm specializing in helping founders of early-stage venture-backed companies and hyper-growth companies retain talent and manage existing talent resources. After a combined 45 years in human capital and operations functions within early-stage hyper-growth companies and public companies, we launched our business with the belief that there is a better way for companies to attract and retain talent. We are primarily a referral-based business, working with company leaders and founders to partner in talent acquisition, sourcing, and recruiting management services.
Alison is the founder and driving force behind Aspire PR. With more than 25 years of experience, she has built a reputation for representing an impressive roster of luxury hospitality brands, Michelin-starred chefs, celebrated restaurants, boutique hotels, iconic destinations, consumer lifestyle products, and both world-renowned and family-run wineries. Known for her creativity, energy, and hands-on approach, Alison leads every client engagement with passion and precision, crafting campaigns that resonate and deliver results. Her enduring client partnerships and trusted media relationships speak to her impact, while her belief in flexibility - and a sense of fun - remains at the heart of her success.
