Hire builders through the VC network.
We recruit for founders backed by a16z, Sequoia, YC, and 10+ top funds. That portfolio network gives us access to candidates who aren't on the market — and credibility with the ones who are.
Founding AI Engineer
The VC talent team, dedicated to you.
VC funds have internal talent teams — but they're spread across hundreds of companies. We're dedicated recruiting partners with the same network access and investor context, focused entirely on your search.
Portfolio-grade access.
We recruit from inside our investors' portfolios — not cold-calling from the outside. That means candidates who aren't on the market — and a warm path to the ones who are.
Investor perspective.
We read cap tables, model equity outcomes, and workshop offers. Recruiting with founder-level context — the difference between a "maybe" and a signed offer.
Judgment you can't automate.
An embedded search partner who knows the candidates, understands the cap table, and closes with founder-level context.
Calibrate the real hire
We diagnose what the role actually needs — not a job description, the signal.
Work the network
We call people we know — and people who trust the people we know. Relationships, not databases.
Warm intros & references
Warm intros over spray-and-pray. Reference-backed signal before you invest time.
Founder-vetted shortlists
Founders see 3–5 people per search — each vetted through conversations and references, not keyword filters.
Close with investor context
Equity, leveling, comp — we help you frame the offer that actually closes.
What founders say.
Real outcomes from real searches. No aggregated testimonials, no names we can't share.
Ready to hire your next key player?
Schedule a 20-minute intro call. We'll tell you who we'd call first — even if you don't hire us.