Hiring that actually
moves the needle.
We work with startups from Seed to Series C. Not as a job board or a resume factory, but as a partner who takes the time to understand what you're building and who you need to build it.
Where We Help
Every stage brings
different challenges.
We've worked with companies at every stage. Here's how we think about what you're facing.
Your first key hires
At this stage, every hire is make-or-break. You need people who can wear multiple hats, thrive in ambiguity, and genuinely believe in what you're building. We help you find those early believers who will shape your culture and move fast.
Common Challenges
- Competing with bigger companies for talent
- Selling candidates on vision over salary
- Finding people comfortable with uncertainty
- Building your founding team's culture
Scaling with intention
You've found product-market fit and need to scale. But hiring fast doesn't mean hiring carelessly. We help you build repeatable processes and find specialists who can take you from scrappy to structured without losing what makes you special.
Common Challenges
- Transitioning from generalists to specialists
- Maintaining culture while growing quickly
- Hiring your first executive leaders
- Building out entire functions from scratch
Building for the long term
You're a real company now, but you don't want to feel like a big company. We help you find leaders who can bring operational excellence while preserving the energy and speed that got you here.
Common Challenges
- Attracting proven executives to a growth company
- Balancing process with agility
- Succession planning for early employees
- Building world-class functional teams
Real Talk
We've heard it all.
"We can't compete with FAANG salaries."
You're right—and you shouldn't try. We help you find people who are motivated by equity, ownership, and the chance to build something meaningful. The best startup employees aren't optimizing for base salary.
"Recruiting agencies send us terrible candidates."
Most agencies play a volume game—blast out resumes and hope something sticks. We do the opposite. We send fewer candidates, but they're people we'd actually stake our reputation on. Quality over quantity, always.
"We don't have time to interview 50 people."
You shouldn't have to. We do the hard work upfront—deep screening, reference calls, culture fit conversations. By the time someone reaches you, we're confident they belong there.
"The good candidates always go elsewhere."
Usually, this is a process problem. Great candidates move fast and have options. We help you move quickly, stay organized, and present a compelling offer before someone else does.
"We keep losing new hires after six months."
This often comes down to fit—not skills, but expectations. We dig into what success actually looks like in the role and make sure candidates know what they're signing up for. No surprises.
How We're Different
What working with us
actually looks like.
We find the hidden talent
The best candidates aren't actively looking. They're heads-down at other companies, doing great work. We reach them through genuine relationships, not cold InMails.
Culture isn't a buzzword to us
Every company says they care about culture fit. We actually take the time to understand yours—how decisions get made, what kind of people thrive, what doesn't work.
We move at startup speed
Great candidates don't wait around. Our process is designed to be thorough but fast. You'll see qualified people within days, not weeks.
Total discretion, always
Hiring a replacement for someone who doesn't know they're being replaced? We've done it. Sensitive executive searches stay sensitive.
No resume spam
You'll only meet candidates we genuinely believe in. If we're not confident, we don't send them. Simple as that.
Partners, not vendors
We get to know your company like we work there. That means better candidates, better fits, and a relationship that actually improves over time.
Our Process
From first call
to first day.
Discovery
We learn about you
Not just the job description—your company, your culture, what you're building, what makes someone succeed there.
Strategy
We build a search plan
Based on our conversation, we develop a targeted approach. Who to reach out to, where to find them, how to sell your opportunity.
Outreach
We reach out and screen
We tap our network, do proactive outreach, and thoroughly screen everyone. By the time someone reaches you, they're pre-vetted.
Introductions
You meet qualified candidates
We send you a shortlist with our honest take on each person—strengths, concerns, and why we think they fit.
Coordination
We keep things moving
Scheduling, candidate prep, feedback loops, timeline management. We handle the logistics so you can focus on evaluating.
Close
We help you close
From offer strategy to negotiation to onboarding prep, we're there until your new hire starts and beyond.
Let's figure out what you need.
Book a 30-minute call. We'll learn about your company and talk through how we might help. No pressure, no hard sell.