About Us

We’re passionate about unlocking the potential of your workforce. We believe that with the right people strategies, businesses can not only adapt but thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Let us help you build the foundation for your success.

Meet our Founder

ThePeopleLab was founded in 2021 by Leslie Kivit. His mission is to help organizations attract, spark, develop and retain great talent. We view ourselves as your strategic People & Culture partners, committed to understanding your vision and tailoring our solutions to meet your business goals.

Leslie’s journey in HR has been marked by transformative achievements across global tech giants and innovative startups alike. With pivotal roles at Xapo Bank, Meta, Booking.com, Rocket Internet, Leslie has a fantastic ability of fostering high-performing teams within dynamic environments. His expertise spans strategic HR management, talent acquisition, leadership development, and culture transformation.

We pride ourselves on our ability to quickly adapt and respond to our clients’ needs with personalized attention. We become part of your team ensuring that our strategies are not only solution focussed but also leave a solid foundation for the future.

We share the following values and principles:

  • Customer Obsessed. We are deeply committed to understanding and exceeding our clients’ expectations, placing their goals and needs at the heart of everything we do to ensure their ultimate success and satisfaction.

  • Execution & Impact. We prioritize actionable solutions and tangible results, ensuring that our strategies not only envision success but actively drive impactful outcomes for our clients.

  • Collaboration. We value the importance of teamwork and the empowerment of individuals. We promote an environment where ideas can flourish, and people feel valued and motivated to contribute their best.

  • Transparency. We champion open, honest communication, and clear processes, building trust and fostering strong partnerships by sharing insights, challenges, and successes with our clients at every step.

  • Creative Freedom. We empower our team to think outside the box, embracing innovation and diverse perspectives to craft unique, effective solutions that challenge the status quo. 

Forward Thinking

From organizational restructuring to designing high-impact talent acquisition programs, we employ forward-thinking strategies that drive growth, enhance employee engagement, and cultivate leadership excellence.

Unmatched Industry Insights

We offer extensive expertise in various tech industries such as AI, blockchain, SaaS and Web3 enabling us to understand your unique challenges in depth.

Global Perspective

Our experience across diverse cultural landscapes enriches our approach, enabling us to deliver comprehensive, globally-minded HR solutions that respect the nuances of your local and international operations.

Discover how we can help you

At ThePeopleLab, we help you navigate the complexity of modern People & Culture challenges. We help organizations create People centric solutions that revolutionize the way they engage with their most valuable asset – their people.