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Executive search · Silicon Valley Talent

The people you can't cold-email.

A specialized practice for early-stage founders and the funds behind them. We run bespoke search when you need to hire, and open a standing roster of Silicon Valley operators when you need experience instead of headcount.

How do you stand out?

Are you only talking to people in your own network? Are you waiting for the best talent to find your job posting and apply? It's time for a new strategy.

15,000+

Job postings for VC backed startups

2,500+

Companies competing for the best talent

US · EU · MENA

San Francisco - Amsterdam - Dubai

One — Bespoke recruiting

Compare the market - find your missing piece

Every search is run by a seasoned talent advisor. Refine your search, calibrate and GTM in under a week.

  • 01

    Executive search

    Confidential search for founding and C-level leadership. We map out the candidate pool, craft the message and set the pace from first outreach to closing your top candidate.

  • 02

    Top 1% engineers

    AI and Machine Learning engineers; Staff and principal engineers; Founding Engineers - We will help you find the top 1% that don't apply to job postings.

  • 03

    Early-stage team building

    Your first early hires help shape culture and attract talent and funding. Find the right person that will help your company grow.

  • 04

    Fractional head of talent

    An embedded talent lead on retainer, without adding permanent headcount.

  • 05

    Monthly retainers

    Monthly retainers for teams hiring continuously across several functions. When speed matters but quality is non negotiable.

  • 06

    Advanced AI teams

    Build your own advanced AI team from the ground up, with a focus on mission, culture and retention.

Two — Fractional Silicon Valley Leaders

A cast of operators, on call by the engagement.

Consultants, board members and advisors who have already built and scaled the iconic companies of Silicon Valley.

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Confidential

Fractional CTO; Board Member; Advisor

Built and lead high performing teams across top autonomous vehicle program

Consulting or Full time SF / Remote

Advisor profile

Confidential

  • Tech Unicorn CTO
  • Advisor for top consumer AI startup
  • Available for consulting engagements, open to full time roles
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Confidential

Robotics

Deep experience across HW and SW products; Autonomous Vehicles, unmanned flight, humanoids, driver safety. Product and Engineering experience

Full time or Advisor SF or Remote

Advisor profile

Confidential

  • Led squads of upto 50 from proposal to implimentation
  • Magnificent 7 + Tech Unicorn
  • Available for full time or fractional engagements
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Confidential

Board & strategy

Consumer growth at two category leaders. MENA expansion mandates.

Board seatDubai

Advisor profile

Confidential

  • Consumer growth at two category leaders. MENA expansion mandates.
  • Experienced Board & strategy
  • Available for board seat engagements
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Confidential

Advisor, go-to-market

Three enterprise GTM builds, one IPO. Fundraising counsel.

AdvisoryMenlo Park

Advisor profile

Confidential

  • Three enterprise GTM builds, one IPO. Fundraising counsel.
  • Experienced Advisor, go-to-market
  • Available for advisory engagements
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One conversation

Tell us the seat. We'll build you the short list.

Thirty minutes, confidential, no deck. If we don't have access to the people you're after, we'll say so on the call.

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Tell us what you are looking for — bespoke search, a fractional operator, or something in between.

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