Early Stage Venture

Strategic hiring solutions for family office, venture studios, & growth stage companies

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Early Stage & Venture Studios

Speed Without Compromise

“In venture building, every week of hiring delay can derail momentum and put thecompany’s trajectory at risk. A single bad hire can cost an organization between $180K and $2.88M annually in direct and indirect costs. FOUND accelerates speed-to-hire without sacrificing fit..”

How We Work:

Talent Mapping & Market Research

Talent Mapping & Market Research

Identify founders and operators with startup DNA

Co-Founder & Leadership Placement

Co-Founder & Leadership Placement

Place executives who can build from zero to one

Embedded Search & Advisory

Embedded Search & Advisory

Act as your talent partner throughout the launch lifecycle

Who We Support

Who We Support

We partner with Seed to Series A startups as they build from zero to one.
We collaborate with founder-led ventures launching new categories and platforms.
We support venture studios incubating the next generation of companies.
We work with stealth teams that need technical and operational talent to launch products and win their first customers.

What We Deliver

Founding Engineers & Product Leaders

Builders who can architect, ship, and iterate at speed.

Go-to-Market Operators

Sales, growth, and marketing leaders who can create traction from scratch.

Talent Strategy

Advisory on org design, equity compensation, and hiring frameworks to attract top-tier talent early.

Flexible Models

Retained or exclusive partnerships aligned with your burn rate and timeline.

Case Study

Strategic hiring solutions for family office, venture studios, & growth stage companies

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AI Start-Up Foundation

A seed-stage AI company developing a secure data layer for enterprise clients needed its first engineering leader—someone who could ship quickly, recruit top talent, and partner directly with the CEO.

FOUND sourced and placed a Founding Front-End Engineer with deep React/TypeScript expertise and startup readiness. Within weeks, the engineer launched the MVP, built a design system, and began recruiting additional engineers from their network. This hire allowed the company to close a strategic pilot, secure investor confidence, and prepare for its Series A fundraise.

Testimonials

Illuminated Voices

FOUND stands out in the competitive world of talent acquisition through a rare combination of deep industry insight and a truly personalized approach. While others rely on generic screening, they consistently uncover top-tier candidates by building genuine relationships and understanding both client culture and candidate potential at a deeper level.

– CSO @ Renewable Energy Company

As a family office, we needed a trusted partner who could understand both our culture and our complex investment portfolio. FOUND exceeded every expectation. They ran a highly discreet and strategic process, quickly surfacing exceptional talent we wouldn’t have reached on our own. The Founding Engineer they placed didn’t just fill a gap—he optimized our operations, reduced costs, and positioned us for long-term scale. FOUND has become a true extension of our team and a cornerstone of our talent strategy.

– 2nd  generation Single Family Office

We partnered with FOUND to strengthen leadership at a growth-stage investment holding company. Their precision in identifying top talent was unmatched. The executive they placed quickly optimized strategy and execution. FOUND’s discretion, speed, and ability to understand both our portfolio needs and operator dynamics.

– 2rd generation single family office

FOUND moves fast and delivers results. They helped us scale our startup quickly, preventing costly delays and keeping momentum high. The team is proactive, responsive, and always one step ahead.

– Early Stage Med-Tech Company

FOUND is exceptionally thorough in their screening process—every candidate is vetted with precision. They move fast, operate efficiently, and respect our time at every step.

– Growth-Stage Beauty Company

FOUND delivered exactly who we needed—within 24 hours. Their speed, precision, and ability to pinpoint the right talent are unmatched. I’ve never seen a recruitment firm move with such urgency and accuracy.

– Early Stage Fintech Company

FOUND is our go-to recruitment agency for our venture studio and our venture capital, they go above and beyond. We would not be able to do what we do without them.

– Founder of Leading Venture Studio

“As we prepared for our Series B, we knew engineering leadership was our biggest gap. FOUND didn’t just send resumes—they listened, understood our needs, and introduced us to a Founding Engineer who completely changed the game. In just months, they streamlined operations, reduced burn, and set us up for scale. Their network and precision made what felt impossible easy. FOUND has been a true partner in building the kind of team that investors and customers can believe in.

– Founder of Health-tech company

FOUND has been an invaluable partner in helping us attract exceptional talent who not only strengthen our team but also shape the future of our company. Their thoughtful and strategic approach to recruitment has given us confidence in every hire, fueling our ability to scale with purpose and vision.

– 2nd Generation Single Family Office Founder

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