Overview

• Founded in 2009 and headquartered at 2317 Broadway St, Redwood City, California, Cresta Partners operates with 2 employees and generates $1.4 million in annual revenue
• Specializes in executive talent sourcing for early to mid-stage technology companies, including roles such as CEO, VP, and Interim Executives
• Leverages 25 years of operating experience from its Partners, who personally handle all assignments and have contributed to influential hi-tech companies
• Completes executive searches in weeks (vs. industry-standard months) using networks of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and service providers
• Charges fixed fees 50% lower than competitors and offers a success-based structure: upfront project initiation fee + balance paid only after candidate starts work

Specializations

• Executive recruitment for technology startups in early to mid-stage growth phases
• C-suite and VP-level placements in hi-tech industries
• Interim executive staffing solutions with rapid deployment timelines
• Fee structures tailored for startups, including cash/stock payment flexibility

Services & Approach

• Fixed-fee executive search services at 50% lower cost than percentage-based competitors
• Accelerated candidate sourcing through proprietary VC and entrepreneur networks
• Success-contingent payment model with only partial fees due upfront
• Startup-friendly compensation options combining cash and equity components