Richie Gharapetian
About Richie Gharapetian
Richie Gharapetian is a Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in scaling organizations. He has played a significant role in transforming a startup into a global company and leads a global recruiting team at Ridecell.
Current Role at Ridecell
Richie Gharapetian serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Ridecell, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he leads talent acquisition teams and initiatives across various regions, including San Francisco, Milpitas, Europe, and India. He manages a global recruiting team consisting of six direct reports, overseeing the recruitment process to support the company's growth and operational needs.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Ridecell, Richie Gharapetian worked at Atomic Staffing as a Recruiter and Account Manager from 2010 to 2014. He then transitioned to Neozene, where he served as a Senior Consultant for one year in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Educational Background
Richie Gharapetian studied at San Jose State University, where he achieved a degree in Business Administration. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current role in talent acquisition.
Impact on Company Growth
Richie played a key role in scaling Ridecell from a 20-person Series A startup to a post-Series B global organization with over 150 employees worldwide. His contributions to the talent acquisition process have been instrumental in supporting the company's expansion and operational success.