Who We Place in Startups & Tech

We place senior talent across business-critical functions, including:

The Challenges of Startup Hiring—Solved by Experience

In the startup world, hiring mistakes hurt more—and they’re more likely when recruiters don’t understand what it actually takes to succeed in high-growth environments.

Common issues we solve:

• Leaders who scale too slowly—or too rigidly
• Overhiring “enterprise pedigree” with no startup context
• Lack of scrappiness, flexibility, or culture fit
• High early-stage churn and low team alignment

Our candidates have built from zero, navigated pivots, handled pressure from founders and boards—and still come back hungry for the next challenge.

Why Founders and Investors Work With Ready Set Exec

• We Know What ‘Stage Fit’ Means: Not every great executive is right for a startup. We place those who are.
• We Move at Startup Speed: Our search process is lean, fast, and aligned with the pace of your business.
• We Focus on Long-Term Impact, Not Short-Term Credentials: We don’t just screen for what someone has done—we dig into how they think, lead, and adapt.
• We’re Founder-Led Too: You’ll work directly with experienced partners who understand what’s at stake when you’re scaling fast.

Let’s Help You Hire the Right Leader—Before the Wrong One Costs You Momentum

The right executive can double your runway.

Let’s find someone who can build systems, attract top talent, and lead through uncertainty.