Built for Momentum, Not Maintenance
Austin’s growth isn’t just a headline it’s a business reality. With startups scaling into mid-market, and established firms relocating or expanding into the region, the city has become a magnet for top-tier talent and ambitious leadership teams.
We support executive hiring for companies based in Austin or building a presence here. Whether you’re hiring your first VP, replacing a founder-led function, or strengthening your C-suite, we deliver a process designed for speed, alignment, and long-term fit.
What Makes Executive Search Different in Austin
Austin combines startup pace with enterprise ambition. The leadership profile in demand is one that can build systems not just scale them.
Key dynamics in Austin’s hiring environment:
- Intense competition for experienced executives, especially in tech and product
- A high number of transplants — cultural alignment is essential
- Hybrid work expectations driving shifts in candidate evaluation
We help you define the right leadership profile for your stage, and find the person who can step into that role tomorrow.
Our Recruitment Process
Finding Quality Executives Quicker
Our executive search process is built for speed, structure, and long term fit in seven focused steps. From initial discovery to post hire support, we align your team, assess every candidate thoroughly, and deliver leaders who are ready to contribute on day one.
Discovery
We align with your team to understand the role, culture, and goals, then build a weighted scorecard to guide the search.
Alignment
We present five sample profiles to ensure clarity and alignment on candidate quality before launching the full search.
Collaboration
Weekly check ins and access to our client portal provide real time updates and a dedicated communication channel.
Assessment
We evaluate candidates through structured interviews and leading assessments like EQ, DISC, Kolbe, and Gallup.
Talent Introduction
Finalists are delivered with a full portfolio and 30 second pitch, allowing you to select who moves to internal interviews.
Interview
You run your internal interview process and we support with engagement, scheduling, and candidate readiness.
Hire
Backed by a 90 day guarantee and extended access to the finalist pool for six months of future hires or replacements.
Executive Roles We Commonly Fill in Austin
- VP of Product (SaaS or AI-focused companies)
- Chief Technology Officer (Growth-stage or Series B+)
- Head of People (Remote-first or Hybrid Teams)
- Chief Marketing Officer (Consumer Tech or Fintech)
- Chief Operating Officer (Founder-Led Transitions)
We’re often hired when a company is shifting from a reactive hiring mindset to a structured executive strategy.
Typical Client Profiles in Austin
- VC-backed companies building their first formal leadership layer
- Tech-enabled service businesses expanding into new verticals
- Remote-first companies anchoring teams in Austin
- Established firms relocating executive functions to Texas
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While many clients prefer local candidates, we maintain a national network of leaders interested in relocating or working hybrid in Austin.
We work with growth-stage tech, professional services, mission-driven organizations, and PE/VC-backed firms — typically between 30 and 300 employees.
Searches typically take 8 to 12 weeks. Clear alignment upfront shortens timelines significantly.
