Proptech Startup Build Studio
the roles
Multi-Hire Entrepreneurs-In-Residence
THE CHALLENGE
Urgent Demand, Limited Reach: Scaling a Founder-Led Team in PropTech and InsurTech
Our client faced an immediate and high-volume hiring need—bringing on 5–10 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) and an additional 5 veteran PropTech consultants to support multiple fast-moving initiatives.
Unfortunately, their internal recruiting team lacked access to executive-level talent—particularly seasoned Founders, CEOs, and Co-Founders with the entrepreneurial mindset needed for success in a build studio environment.
Attempts to partner with a national staffing firm failed to move the needle.
The agency lacked industry depth and couldn't connect with the niche, founder-caliber candidates the roles required.
When outreach did occur, the agency struggled to generate interest, and candidates remained disengaged.
With time slipping and strategic momentum at risk, the client needed a partner who could credibly engage the startup ecosystem and deliver high-impact talent—fast.
OUR approach
Summit Search Consultants deployed a strategic headhunting campaign, conducting targeted outreach to nearly 1,000 PropTech and InsurTech Founders, CEOs, and Co-Founders.
We combined deep networking with precision targeting, focusing on individuals with a history of successful startup execution and the mindset to thrive in a high-velocity build studio environment.
the result
In just 3 months, our team successfully placed:
10 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence
5 Senior PropTech Consultants
As the build studio scaled, the need evolved—this client continued to engage our team as a trusted partner, later placing 2 Venture Partners/Directors to strengthen long-term leadership.
“We are consistently amazed at the quality and the quantity of talent you provide for us. This has made a huge impact on our business.”
— Director, Venture Capital Build Studio, AmFam/Tenney 110
