Overview

• Founded in 2005 by CEO Jennifer Loftus to address Silicon Valley startups’ unmet recruitment needs for leaders with ‘Startup DNA’ (determination, perseverance, grit)
• Recognized on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies list in 2022 and 2023, with $14,000,000 annual revenue as of 2023
• 47-employee remote-first team based at 339 15th Street, Oakland, California, including senior recruiters and operators who scaled companies from Seed to IPO
• Certified by Great Place to Work Institute and trusted by top venture capitalists for executive placements at venture-backed companies
• Focuses exclusively on high-growth startups, with 19+ years of specialization in leadership recruitment for ambiguous, scaling environments

Specializations

• Identifying candidates with ‘Startup DNA’ characteristics for leadership roles in scaling companies
• Executive placements for C-suite roles including Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Product Officer
• Recruitment for technical leadership positions including VP of Engineering and product management roles
• Talent acquisition for growth-focused roles such as Head of Growth and Director of Demand Generation

Services & Approach

• Full-cycle executive recruitment for venture-backed startups and high-growth companies
• Go-to-market team build-outs including enterprise account executives and product marketing managers
• Leadership placement for companies transitioning through funding stages from Seed to IPO
• Talent strategy for customer success roles including VP of Customer Success and Customer Success Managers