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How Lightspeed found their newest hire… via Instagram DM
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Lightspeed partners Josh Machiz and Claire Zau discussed their social media strategy and podcast called Lightwork in an interview. The partners have used Instagram and other social platforms as recruitment channels for their firm. Machiz and Zau appeared at the Equity studio to detail their approach to building Lightspeed's online presence.
