🚀 Hire Right. Build Culture.
Scale with Confidence.
We help growing startups scale through people - as your Fractional People Architect, we:
</> Help you hire smarter, not harder
</> Grow stronger leaders
</> Build culture foundations that makes growth sustainable
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We help Founders and Leaders to hire & build high-performing teams
Startups from Pre-seed to Series B
Emerging & Deep Tech - Robotics, BioTech, AI, etc.
Founders scaling their first teams
People/Ops leads building from zero
Hi, I’m Lana Kersanava — Founder of 8.13 Elevata and Your Fractional People Architect.
20+ years in People & Talent leadership, scaling teams from <10 to 150+ employees.
Experience across cutting-edge and niche tech, including AAA game development and software (Riot Games, Wargaming, TietoEVRY).
Designed scalable recruitment systems (ATS, structured interviews, clear criteria) with 95%+ hire-to-probation success, reducing mis-hires.
Built talent pipelines through internships and university partnerships, turning students into industry-ready professionals.
Equipped founders and first-time managers with leadership skills to build motivated, high-performance teams.
Led HR through acquisitions, integrating teams with <5% attrition while sustaining culture and engagement.
Degree in Psychology; Graduate in Organisational Behavior, Harvard Extension School.
Helping emerging-tech companies fix hiring, build pipelines, and scale leadership & culture — giving investors confidence the company is people-ready for growth.
My philosophy: “In emerging & deep tech, every hire is high stakes. I make sure you you know how to get it right.”
Hiring without a system = burnout, bad hires, broken momentum.
Great tech is built by great teams — and great teams don’t happen by accident.
I bring clarity, structure, and repeatability — so your people scale with your product.
How We Can Work Together
💎 Founder’s Hiring Starter Kit
For teams of 0–10
Outcome: Your first hires done right — with a clear, repeatable foundation for hiring at scale.
What’s included:
1:1 strategy session to define your hiring goals and priorities
Ideal Candidate Profile and tailored job description
Interview process design + structured scorecards
Async review of your job posts and outreach messages
Coaching for founders on interviewing and selecting the right candidates
💰 From $850
⏳ Approx. 6 hours total over 1–2 weeks
💎 Talent & People Blueprint
For teams of 10–50
Outcome: Build your hiring engine while keeping your culture strong.
What’s included:
End-to-end hiring process design — from role definition to offer
ATS setup and crash course for hiring managers
Onboarding framework and practical toolkit
Light performance enablement loops (setting expectations, feedback, goals)
Manager enablement training or coaching
💰 From $1,699/month
⏳ Approx. 36–54 hours over 2–3 months
💎 People & Scaling Partnership
For teams of 50–150
Outcome: Structure, strategy, and momentum across hiring, culture, and leadership as you scale.
What’s included:
Leadership and executive hiring partnership
People strategy, process & systems review (ATS, onboarding, performance)
Manager bootcamp or coaching
Performance and feedback frameworks
Career framework and compensation structure
💰 From $3,399/month
⏳ Approx. 96–130 hours over 3–4 months
✅ All packages are customisable to your company’s needs to deliver maximum value and results. Prices are indicative and may vary with scope — book a quick call below to find the best fit.
Testimonials
What People Say
Sarel van Niekerk
Sunshine Coast, Australia
“Before working with Lana, I was juggling people and culture challenges without a clear path forward. Our weekly cadences felt like having a mentor by my side - Lana always brought clarity, perspective, and practical frameworks that made sense straight away. Her knowledge and helpful approach gave me more confidence as a leader and strengthened collaboration within my team. I’d recommend her to any manager who wants straightforward guidance that delivers real results. “
⚠️ - Coming Soon
Sydney, Australia
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Bence Siklosi
Sydney, Australia
"When I stepped into a manager role, I realised the biggest challenges weren’t technical - they were people and culture related. Lana helped me navigate through real issues, from handling conflict to building trust and motivating the team.
Her guidance gave me practical approaches I could apply right away, which made me more confident and effective as a leader. Her support helped me transition smoothly, strengthen my team, and I highly recommend Lana."
Insights: Tips & Hints
5 Tips to Get Your Internship Program Right
October 2025. By Lana.
Beyond ROI: The People Systems That Win Investor Confidence
October 2025. By Lana.
Ready to get People & Talent right for your business?
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