Our Process
Our winning process—driven by a unique blend of speed, meticulous attention to detail, and data-driven strategy—is evidenced by our 100% success rate.
Trust in Proven Results
Achieving excellence through proven strategies and result consistency
Armed with our rigorous process, our team will drive your project from launch to successful completion.
Using a collaborative approach, we meticulously delineate the talent landscape tailored to your company’s needs, pinpointing the requisite skills, experience, and background vital for achieving your strategic objectives. Employing an exhaustive vetting process and a data-centric approach, we work with you to de-risk your talent acquisition partnership.
Does this sound familiar?
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Are you a CEO looking for a dedicated talent acquisition partner who acts and feels like an extension of your organization?
We can help.
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Are you a Venture Build Studio struggling to tell your unique story to creators and founders via a simple online job description?
We can help.
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Are you a startup struggling to overcome the stress and time commitment of hiring the critical first-ever executive leader?
We can help.
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Are you a Fortune 1000 corporation tired of mediocre results from your “big” executive search agency partner - feeling stuck because “that’s the way we’ve always done it”?
We can help.
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Are you overwhelmed with the task of a critical multi-hire project and needed the talent yesterday?
We can help.
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Are you eager to accelerate the speed of commercialization for your emerging technology company’s new product launches?
We can help.
Our Refined Approach and Process
We’ll guide you to talent acquisition success using our proven step-by-step process
Step 1
Search Intake and Launch
At the start of each project, we’ll pair you with one or more members of our leadership team and a highly-experienced executive recruiter.
We'll meet with your team to understand your organization, business challenges, and strategic goals for the hire
Our team will identify the ideal candidate profile to achieve your business objectives
This process defines the target talent pool and enables a focused, efficient market approach
Step 2
Market Research and Longlist Generation
By leveraging our industry-leading data sources, we extensively survey the market to pinpoint the appropriate talent pool.
Our detailed market research is inclusive of multiple industry-leading data sources
We canvas the market to create a unique longlist of 200+ qualified candidates on each search project
We gather real-time market feedback governing compensation, competitive landscape, geography and more, sharing this with you throughout the project
Our recruitment team performs market research in tandem with candidate generation, offering a unique combination of speed and quality data
Step 3
Shortlist Stage
Within a few weeks, you can expect a strong slate of highly-suitable candidates to interview. In fact, you’ll work with our team directly to select this candidate pool.
We are capable of providing additional deliverables depending on the needs of each client, including candidate summaries, structured interview guides, leadership assessments, and more.
Shortlisted candidates will have undergone a multi-stage screening process, including video interviews with our team
Early stage reference checks may begin
We will fully manage the scheduling of interviews, including virtual and on-site interviews
Step 4
Finalist Selection and Hire
Our goal at this stage is to ensure you have several options. From counter offers to competitive offers to last-minute promotions, this part of the process could easily be the most delicate.
Rest assured, we have the experience to guide you through the complexity of finalist selection and offer management.
You can trust our team to support you through finalist selection, offer negotiations, and final reference checks
We’ll continue to manage the runner up candidate(s) in the event of any unforeseen changes
Our support continues even after you make a hire; we will follow up with your team 90 days post-hire to ensure everything is going well
why we succeed
Driving Success Through Expertise, Transparency, and Adaptability
Systematic Approach
Our firm has perfected a rigorous retained search process that consistently enables us to execute your project with precision and success. This well-defined approach has been a key factor in our track record of delivering high-quality results matching your sense of urgency.
Commitment to Excellence
Our team excels with innovative problem-solving, approaching each project with creativity and strategic thinking that aligns to your specific project. With over 38 years of search experience, our superpower is identifying those force-multipliers for your organization.
Transparent Partnership
From start to finish, you’ll be informed of every facet of the search. Our data-driven approach and transparent process puts you in the driver seat, empowering you to make the best possible hire.
Agility and Adaptability
As a team, we possess a nimble and adaptable mindset, allowing us to navigate dynamic and ever-changing recruitment landscapes. We thrive in fast-paced environments and are quick to pivot strategies to meet evolving market demands and client requirements.
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
Honest Feedback on
Previous Projects
Our goal is for partners to feel empowered with a comprehensive understanding at every stage of the process.
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Proptech Startup
ROLE: CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
“I mistakenly thought that 300 applicants via LinkedIn meant I would have 10 strong candidates to choose from. I now truly appreciate the value your firm’s headhunting approach provides to ensure my time is spent with a fully vetted shortlist of talent.”
— CEO/EIR, Stealth Proptech Startup -
Biotech SaaS Startup
Role: Vice President of Engineering
“We have been amazed at your work. You’ve presented us with a wonderful problem—we could hire all of the finalists in this interview process.”
— Co-Founder, Emerald Cloud Lab -
Medtech Corporation
Role: Medical Director
“Your team wonderfully fills a hole in the market. Fast enough to work with a startup of our size, yet all of the data, research, polish and professionalism of a high-priced international executive search firm.”
— CEO, Medtech Startup
