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(who build the thing from nothing)
(who turn ideas into “shipped”)
(who just GSD)
(who turn motion into process)
(who scale what’s already working)
(when you can’t afford to get it wrong)
We find exceptional talent to power your next stage of growth.
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Our team has placed talent at companies backed by:
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we find TALENT THAT RESONATES.

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engagement models
that scale

Flexible engagement options designed for every stage of growth.
From startup-friendly contingency to exclusive retained partnerships.
pay on hire

Contingency

Non-exclusive, $0 upfront
Perfect for early-stage companies that want elite search without an upfront commitment.
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Non-exclusive
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Core search support
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PAY ON KICKOFF + SUCCESS

retained

Exclusive, reduced fee
Full partnership with exclusive focus and comprehensive search process.
Engagement type
Exclusive
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Hight-priority/on-demand
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no fee

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Hiring expertise, on the house
Strategic hiring guidance from search experts who know what actually works in today’s market.
Hiring process review
Optimize your interview process and assessment frameworks
Market intelligence
Review market comp benchmarks
Role strategy
Define what you actually need and when to hire
Team scaling guidance
Headcount planning aligned with your growth stage
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what's
resonance?

what's
resonance?

what's
resonance?

what's
resonance?

what's
resonance?

Resonance is the intuitive recognition of greatness – a felt sense that can't always be quantified but is instantly recognizable.
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Someone can have perfect credentials and be a high performer, but if they clash with your team's energy and values, there's no resonance.
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How we
get it right

We start by questioning everything. What are you really trying to solve? We find the person who can actually GSD - the one who makes you realize they're exactly what you've been missing.

why resonance matters

The best hires make you rethink what's possible. They resonate with you and everyone around you, and they amplify the greatness of the teams and missions they join. You'd be crazy not to hire them. IYKYK.

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Head of Operations
Strategic
Systems-Thinker
full stack engineer
0->1 Builder
Collaborative
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Chief of staff
GSD
Analytical
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Product manager
Vision-Driven
Problem Framer
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head of Operations
Strategic
Systems-Thinker
chief of staff
GSD
Analytical
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Head of Operations
Strategic
Systems-Thinker
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full stack engineer
0->1 Builder
Collaborative
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Product Manager

Built her first product team from 2 to 15 people while 10x-ing user engagement. Clear systems-thinker, moves fast, and has the rare ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear user stories.

organized
assertive
empathetic
decisive

Cracked talent waits for no one.

Traditional search looks for people who fit into a box. We already know people who expand it. And that's why founders trust us with their most critical hires.

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