Frequently Asked Questions

1) What types of roles do you specialize in?

• We specialize in niche engineering and go-to-market roles, including software, AI/ML, security, product, design, and marketing. We work with both startup and corporate environments where precision, technical fluency, and speed matter.

2) What industries do you recruit for?

• We partner with companies across a range of technology sectors including FinTech, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Developer Tools, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and emerging tech markets.

3) What is your recruiting model?

• We offer both contingency and retained search, as well as fractional talent partnerships for teams that need ongoing hiring support. This allows us to align with clients ranging from early-stage startups to large enterprises.

4) What makes your agency different?

• We blend technical domain knowledge with hands-on recruiting expertise, allowing us to understand complex requirements, evaluate candidates accurately, and move faster than traditional firms. We operate as a true partner, not just a sourcing vendor.

5) How fast can you deliver candidates?

• On average, we begin presenting qualified candidates within 3-5 business days, depending on role complexity and sourcing strategy. For urgent roles, accelerated timelines are available.

6) What is your screening process?

• We conduct role-specific candidate evaluations including skill alignment, experience depth, compensation expectations, cultural fit, and behavioral/scenario-based questions. 

 

7) Do you help with compensation and offer negotiation?

• Yes! We support compensation strategy, offer packaging, and candidate negotiation to ensure competitive closing rates with minimal friction for both sides.

8) Do you recruit globally or only in the U.S.?

• We recruit both domestically and internationally. Our clients operate across North America, Europe, APAC, and LATAM, and we are experienced with remote-first, hybrid, and onsite hiring strategies.

9) Do you support confidential or stealth searches?

• Yes! We regularly support confidential leadership hires and stealth startup staffing where discretion is required.

10) What is your pricing structure?

• Pricing depends on model and scope, but we offer flexible structures including contingency, retained, and monthly subscription models for embedded partnerships. Custom pricing is available for volume hiring or multi-role engagements.

11) Do you work with early-stage startups?

• Yes. We work with companies from Seed through Series D+, helping founding teams make their first critical hires and helping later-stage companies scale technical and revenue orgs.

12) How do we get started?

• We always start with a brief discovery call to understand your hiring goals, challenges, and timelines which you can submit below. From there, we recommend an engagement model that best fits your needs and begin sourcing immediately after kickoff.