Talent & Leadership

Great companies are often shaped by their earliest hiring decisions. We help companies hire the right people at critical moments—and help talent make rational, long-term career decisions.

Hiring Is a Judgment Problem, Not a Process Problem

In early-stage companies, the cost of a failed hire is often severely underestimated.

Most hiring failures are not caused by flawed processes, but by:

An unclear understanding of the true nature of the role

Misalignment on responsibilities and expectations

Lack of alignment on what success actually looks like

Unclear metrics and evaluation criteria

Misjudgment of risk and stage-specific constraints

Overlooking the unique challenges of each growth stage

We view hiring as a long-term decision that depends heavily on judgment.

For Companies: Critical Hiring Support

We primarily support companies with the following types of hires:

C-level and core management roles

Heads of engineering, product, and growth

Key roles in risk, compliance, and operations

Our focus is not on "pushing candidates," but on:

Defining which roles truly matter at the current stage

Building a clear and realistic success profile

Providing a small number of highly relevant candidates

Supporting critical communication during offer and onboarding stages

For Talent: Long-Term Career Judgment Support

Our relationship with talent is not transactional, but long-term.

By joining our talent network, you gain access to:

Curated Opportunities

Curated early-stage opportunities, not volume-based listings

Transparent Information

More transparent information about companies and roles

Direct Communication

Direct communication with founders or core leadership teams

We are best suited for individuals who already possess strong core capabilities and have a rational understanding of early-stage risk.

Leadership & Practical Guides

Drawing from real-world hiring and management experience, we continuously share actionable leadership insights, including:

Hiring as Selling

How to present the company and vision honestly

How to Evaluate

Avoiding being misled by résumés and polished narratives

Compensation and Equity

Setting clear long-term expectations

From Founder to Leader

The real challenges of role transition