Take-Off Recruiting
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2023 by Cameron Barnette as a solo-operated consulting and recruiting firm based in Austin, Texas
- Exclusively serves early-stage startups, including VC-backed companies in Los Angeles, Austin, and San Francisco
- Works directly with C-suite executives (CEO, CTO, VP of Engineering, President) to address hiring priorities
- Operates as an embedded partner to create or refine recruiting processes for startup clients
- Has executed specialized searches for roles ranging from Director of Cybercrime to Blockchain Intelligence Expert
Specializations
- Strategic hiring alignment with P0 (highest priority) organizational needs for startups
- Cross-functional recruitment spanning technical (Founding Software Engineer), analytical (Data Analyst), and leadership (Director of Product Management) roles
- Niche expertise in emerging technology sectors including blockchain intelligence and cybercrime prevention
- Mechanical engineering recruitment for hardware-focused startups
Services & Approach
- Full-cycle talent placement for early-stage startup teams
- Implementation of recruiting software systems and tooling infrastructure
- Structured interview slate development and candidate evaluation frameworks
- Embedded recruitment process design tailored to pre-Series A company requirements