Julie Burton, president of the Women's Media Center, an organization that recently released a report on the shortage of female movie directors, said "The sexist tone throughout the show indicates a critical need for the Academy to expand its talent pool of female writers, producers and directors".
After raising $600 million at a $7.6 billion valuation a few weeks ago, Instacart is doubling down on expanding its talent pool to square up against Amazon and others with ambitions in online grocery ordering and delivery.
It is fair to say that under Mayer, Yahoo has undergone transformation in several ways: Internal culture and morale have improved, the company has made big bets on new demographics, and, yes, it has greatly expanded its pool of mobile developer talent that has helped the company grow its mobile usership.
Initially conceived as a showcase for local talent, Ferus expanded its scope after an early shift in personnel.
After moving to California the former teacher set up a talent agency, CHL Artists Inc, which expanded its roster from conductors and soloists to actors and casting directors.
With the music industry continuing to experience upheaval, Apple appears to be hoping these insiders can help it maintain and expand its relationships with talent and music labels. .
If anything, First Round is expanding its network of talent.
Perhaps with that big campus in Austin under construction, you might see Oracle making other moves in 2016 as it tries to bring in more of its talent and expand its product offerings through acquisition.
The acquisition is the latest in a recent series that Chase, the giant New York-based banking company, has embarked on in an effort to expand its mergers-and-acquisitions talent pool and shore up its investment banking operations.
Mr. Ek said the two most important reasons why the company is located in Fairfield County is to be near the railroad and interstate highway so employees can commute from throughout the region, thus expanding its reach for technical talent, and because its chief executive, Jay Walker, is from Fairfield County.
