Josh Sklut
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AI Talent Strategist & Founder | Bridging Senior Leadership
Studied at University of Arizona
Works at MyStandard
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 9:30 PM UTC
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Josh's Coaching Offerings
AI Recruiting: Start-to-Finish
Expert help on everything from getting the interview to landing the offer.
Starting at $1,80010h+ of coaching
Advance Your AI Career
Expert coaching to elevate your skills and achieve your artificial intelligence goals.
Starting at $1,80010h+ of coaching
Nail Your AI Interviews
Crush the interview through mock interviews, personalized feedback, and more.
Starting at $9505h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $200/hr
Get help with Cover Letters, Resume, and .
Josh’s AI Careers Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
Josh has helped clients get into these companies:
I coach in AI careers at the intersection of recruiting, product, and emerging technology, drawing on years of building hiring systems, advising founders, and experimenting hands‑on with tools like GPT, Web3 platforms, and automation. I’ve sat on both sides of the table—designing roles, sourcing and evaluating talent, and positioning candidates—so I understand what hiring teams actually look for and how quickly the AI landscape is shifting. My approach is practical and outcomes‑driven: we translate your background into credible AI‑relevant value, define a clear target market (roles, companies, and ecosystems), and build a repeatable system for outreach, interviewing, and portfolio building. Whether you’re pivoting into AI from another field or trying to level up within the space, I focus on strategy, messaging, and execution so you’re not just “AI‑curious,” but genuinely competitive in a crowded market.
Josh can help with:
Cover Letters
Resume
Skill Building
Salary Negotiation
Networking Strategy
Job Search Strategies
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
About Josh
As a Co-Founder, Operator, Talent Strategist, and Growth Leader, I’ve spent my career at the intersection of people, technology, and innovation—helping organizations scale, attract elite talent, and embrace the future of Web3, AI, and blockchain. At MyStandard, I’m pioneering the world’s first user-owned data marketplace, where individuals control and monetize their professional and personal data. My work here is driven by a belief in data sovereignty—that people, not platforms, should own their value. Prior to this, I held senior talent leadership roles at Kekst CNC and Voice, where I built and scaled global recruiting operations, designed DEI-driven frameworks, and partnered with executives to fuel rapid growth. I’m known as a producer, super-connector, and operator—someone who thrives in building systems from scratch, creating meaningful partnerships, and driving culture-defining strategies. Beyond building teams, I regularly speak on the future of work, digital identity, and candidate experience, sharing insights on how blockchain and AI are reshaping industries and empowering individuals. Whether it’s scaling startups from 5 to 150+ people in record time, architecting talent frameworks for global enterprises, or championing the next wave of privacy-first data ecosystems, I bring a passion for solving complex problems with human-centered, data-driven solutions.
Why do I coach?
I love having the ability to translate my 25 years in business into teachable moments. Nothing makes me happier than someone who can learn from my expereinces and take advantge of my extensive knowledge base. I love building teams and seeing when a difficult question turns into a "lightbulb" moment for whomever I am coaching. I have 2 teenage boys at home and that's my favorite part of parenting. It definitely translates into the business world as the ability to simplfy an issue so that what once seemed overwhelming is now managabale, is a great feeling.
Work Experience
COO
MyStandard
April 2021 - Present
As Co-Founder of MyStandard, I’ve been deeply involved in shaping our corporate ethos and ensuring alignment with our mission: enabling Web3-powered data sovereignty and monetization. Drawing on my background in building and scaling high-performance teams, I’ve evolved into a producer, operator, super-connector, and public speaker—driving both organizational growth and industry conversations. At MyStandard, I lead initiatives that empower individuals to own and monetize their professional and personal data, while helping organizations access verified, consent-based insights. My previous leadership roles at Kekst CNC and Voice were equally transformative—where I built robust talent frameworks, scaled teams globally, and implemented growth strategies that elevated employer brand and accelerated hiring velocity. By leveraging data-driven insights and people-first strategies, I continue to help organizations secure elite talent while shaping the future of AI, blockchain, and digital identity.
Head of Talent Acquisition
KekstCNC
September 2022 - October 2023
Headed global recruitment operations across 4 continents, scaling communications teams by 60%. Introduced interview training, improving hiring manager feedback scores by 20%. Implemented candidate NPS program: rose from 32 to 57 within first 6 months. Kekst CNC is a global strategic communications firm that specializes in protecting and enhancing reputations. From 12 offices around the globe, our team of 300 professionals provides expert communications counsel, informed by judgment, insights and data-led analysis. We apply our communications expertise across high-stakes corporate, financial, and political matters, helping businesses communicate effectively through periods of disruption, transformation and growth. Kekst CNC is part of the worldwide Publicis Groupe.
Head of Talent Acquisition
Voice
April 2020 - April 2021
Head of Talent Acquisition for Voice. Emplyoyee #5. Responsible for implementation of entire TA function and for hiring first 100 people at company in first 12 months. Voice is a transparent, rewards-based social network for creating, distributing, and discovering content. It aims to foster a new and trusted experience through identity authentication and transparent database infrastructure. Voice is built by and for its users. Most value is returned back to its community through Voice Tokens, a utility token that can be earned and consumed to acquire the attention of other users on the network.
Principal
Sirona Consulting
January 2010 - January 2017
Specialized in recruiting for Technology leadership roles in areas such as AI, Machine learning, Blockchain, and Data Security. • Retained by Fortune 500 clients and startups for over 5 years, including companies like Bloomberg LP and Atari. • Managed full life cycle for both full-time and contract employees, handling salary negotiation and onboarding processes.
Director of Recruitment
Capgemini
September 2006 - January 2010
Recruited technical sales representatives with strong Engineering/Implementation/Hardware/Software backgrounds to drive future business opportunities. • Sourced and hired managers with 8-10 years experience to oversee large-scale projects and major client implementations. • Led a team of recruiters in various methodologies including Web/Internet Based recruiting, Direct sourcing, Networking, and Referrals.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor's degree, English
2000 - 2004
Loved being in the Southwest for college. I grew up in NYC so it was great to expand my horizons and having the chance to be around many different types of people was really helpful for my growth
Josh was also personally admitted to
Middlebury College
Ohio Wesleyan University
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Overall Rating
5.0
Josh has helped clients get into these companies: