Zach Choquette, a Talent Acquisition Manager at Grafana Labs, thrives in the dynamic environment of a growth-stage startup and is passionate about recruiting, with a focus on finding candidates who exhibit grit, intellectual curiosity, rigor, teamwork, ownership, polish, and a desire for impact. He values the unique culture at Grafana Labs, which combines a compelling mission, innovative products, and a remote-first work environment. Zach's hiring philosophy emphasizes collaboration and constant refinement, inspired by the idea of treating the recruiting process as both a sword and shield. Outside of work, he finds peace and excitement skiing, an activity that led him to relocate from Boston to Denver. He enjoys connecting with new opportunities and helping people advance in their careers, and his personal achievements include self-financing his college education and completing a challenging hike along the Kalalau Trail in Hawaii. Zach also enjoys playing basketball, watching movies, and experimenting with voice impressions.