Hear what our team member, Malvika Saxena, has to say as she wraps up 2025 at Xponentiate🚀
"As the year wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to build teams in healthcare — and how much my own thinking has evolved along the way.
Hiring in healthcare isn’t about filling roles. It’s about getting people decisions right — early, deliberately, and with context.
As healthcare continues to evolve with AI, new care models, and venture-led innovation, the people equation matters more than ever.
At Xponentiate, we work at the intersection of founders, operators, and mission-critical roles across healthcare and healthtech. One thing is clear: great companies are built long before scale — they’re built at the hiring table.
Here, hiring isn’t transactional. It’s deeply contextual. Every role sits at the intersection of mission, scale, and real-world impact — and that demands a very different approach to talent.
Being part of the core Talent team has reshaped how I see recruitment: not as a function, but as infrastructure for growth.
A few principles that defined my year at XP 👇
🧩 Context before credentials Titles and resumes only tell part of the story. Understanding where a company is in its journey — and why a role exists — matters far more than pedigree alone.
📈 Hiring for trajectory, not just fit Some of the strongest hires aren’t perfect on paper. Learning velocity, ownership, and the ability to grow with the business create long-term value.
🧭 Clarity is kindness Clear expectations, honest feedback, and transparent processes serve everyone better — founders, candidates, and teams alike.
🔥 Build with conviction When we believe a candidate can truly move the needle, we advocate with intent. That conviction is what drives strong closures and high joining outcomes.
🏥 Healthcare demands respect This industry isn’t one-size-fits-all. Clinical care, healthtech, AI, diagnostics — each requires nuance, depth, and humility. Getting this wrong costs more than time.
Working alongside leaders like Sandhya Sathiamoorthy (Sandy) and Sristi Datta has reinforced what good hiring really looks like: thoughtful, rigorous, and outcome-aligned.
As I look ahead, I’m grateful for the learning curve, the responsibility, and the opportunity to build something meaningful in a space where the work truly matters.
And as we head into the next year, I’m excited about what we’re building at Xponentiate — not just roles filled, but teams that can truly carry the weight of healthcare’s ambition.
Here’s to building with intention and raising the bar — one meaningful hire at a time ✨"
