Proptech Startup

Role:

Chief Technology Officer

THE CHALLENGE

• After SSC placed the Founder & CEO, there was a need for a true technical leader and product owner for this innovative startup.

• The CEO initially posted the open position on job boards such as LinkedIn, Indeed, etc. yielding 300+ applicants; however, none of the 300+ candidates met the basic requirements.

• The CEO was searching for a truly unique profile:

  • A current CTO who still codes frequently

  • Required a CS degree

  • Experience with early-stage startups,

  • Experience building teams from 0 to 1

  • Someone who has an affinity for or experience with climate tech/proptech.

• This was an onsite position with below-market compensation for the Bay Area.

OUR SOLUTION

• SSC utilized a very specific headhunting approach to ensure all of the CEO’s requirements would be met.

• SSC produced a shortlist of 15 candidates who underwent a 5-step interview process including a technical coding assessment.

• The shortlist cohort resulted in 3 finalists giving the CEO options to choose for this crucial hire.

• The candidate selected for the position was a diverse candidate who met every single requirement specified by the CEO.

“I really appreciate how hard your team worked on this difficult CTO search, finding a needle in a haystack.”

— CEO, Energy Raven