​An invite-only roundtable discussion for VCs in London. Join us as we delve into - and debate - hiring insights from 2026! Hosted by Bluebird.

​Ever had a portfolio founder ask you what to pay their first Account Executive? Or whether to open their next office Germany?

​It's only natural: as an investor, founders look to you for expert guidance on hiring.

​This year, Bluebird placed hundreds of candidates in SaaS and AI companies across Europe, and spoke with countless founders, VCs, partners and operators along the way. Some clear patterns came out of it, and few of them even surprised us!

​Instead of gatekeeping what we've collectively learned, we're sharing the insights, so you can head into 2027 with even more confidence.

​Who’s in the room:

​VC partners, investors, platform and talent teams who help their portfolio companies hire across B2B SaaS and AI. You will be alongside industry peers who know exactly what you're going through.

​How the morning works:

​We’ll raise some of the most pressing questions we were approached with by founders this year. From there, the table opens for discussion, so you and your fellow guests can share your approach to advising the PortCo (perhaps leading to some friendly debate!). Then, we'll share the trends we've seen at Bluebird.

​By attending, you will be the first people to get access to Bluebird's hiring insights.

​The house rules:

• ​Come open and ready to share your thoughts: bringing that candor helps us all grow!

• ​Chatham House Rule: what’s said at the table stays at the table.

​Before you come:

​When you request a spot, we’ll ask you a quick question: what’s the hiring question your portfolio companies ask you most? Your answer will help shape the discussion.

​Once you’re approved, you’ll see the venue, and more details will follow as we near the morning.

​📍 Central London: Location revealed when approved
🗓 Wednesday, Nov 18 | 9:00 start, 9:30-11:00 discussion, 11:00-11:30 mingling
☕ Coffee and breakfast
🎁 You’ll leave with a cheat sheet on each topic, and early access to Bluebird Insights

​Seats are limited and every request is reviewed. Know someone that belongs in the room? Share the event with them!

​About Bluebird & Bluebird Insights:

​Bluebird is an international recruitment and executive search agency that supports Seed to Series C companies across AI and B2B SaaS. What sets Bluebird apart: every consultant on our team is an ex-operator for the function they recruit for.

​Bluebird Insights is our new knowledge hub where we gather and distribute the lessons from our own hiring data. The guests of this event are getting the first look.