The comprehensive 8-step process expands into the 11-framework methodology behind how we create lasting matches between AI talent and companies. We protect both sides, helping companies find talent who'll thrive, and helping talent find companies where they'll actually be happy. Built from research across 50+ AI teams.
85%+ Fit Score Required Before You Meet
We only present matches with proven alignment. Not "anyone who can code."
The conventional approach optimizes for speed, not success, and everyone suffers
Our entire business model only works if BOTH sides are still happy years later.
11 interconnected frameworks that protect both sides. Validated across 50+ AI startups and 85+ successful matches
Companies: Prevent €200k+ mis-hires and compete with Big Tech on fit, not compensation.
Talent: Avoid 6+ months wasted at wrong-fit companies and find startups where you'll genuinely thrive.
Understanding & Alignment
We map your vision, culture, roles, and what makes both sides successful
Finding & Validating
We profile talent, calculate fit scores, and ensure 85%+ alignment before you meet
Long-Term Success
We ensure onboarding, global hiring, and continuous improvement so both sides stay happy
Our 8-step process expands into 11 detailed frameworks when you need the full picture
Simplified: 8 steps from first contact to successful placement
Detailed: 11 interconnected frameworks covering every aspect of matching, hiring, and retention
Before matching anyone, we need to deeply understand where you're going and how you operate.
What it does: Maps your 12-36 month vision and reverse-engineers the talent strategy to achieve it.
For Companies: Ensures every hire moves you toward unicorn status
For Talent: Shows if the company's trajectory aligns with your career goals
What it does: Profiles your actual culture (not aspirational values) across 6 critical dimensions, plus assesses HR maturity.
For Companies: Identifies who will thrive in YOUR environment + builds HR foundations if needed
For Talent: Reveals if you'll love or hate working here
What it does: Defines exact success metrics and responsibilities. Not vague "ML Engineer" descriptions.
For Companies: Prevents vague hires that don't fit
For Talent: Know exactly what you'll be doing and what success looks like
Now we profile talent and calculate mathematical alignment to ensure both sides thrive.
What it does: Profiles candidates on same dimensions as companies, creating objective compatibility.
For Companies: See technical skills AND culture alignment
For Talent: Get matched to where you'll actually thrive, not just "any job"
What it does: Calculates alignment across culture, technical skills, motivation, and logistics.
For Companies: Only meet candidates with 85%+ fit scores
For Talent: Avoid interviews at companies where you'd be miserable
What it does: Makes hire/no-hire decisions with full risk visibility and reasoning.
For Companies: Decide with confidence, not anxiety
For Talent: Know why you're a fit (or not)
What it does: Structures competitive offers that attract talent without overpaying.
For Companies: Win talent from Big Tech on fit, not just compensation
For Talent: Get offers positioned around what YOU value (equity, impact, ownership)
Placement is just the beginning. These frameworks ensure both sides stay happy for years.
What it does: Ensures new hires thrive in first 90 days with structured support.
For Companies: 90-day guarantee if misalignment appears
For Talent: Set up for success from Day 1, not "figure it out yourself"
What it does: Executes seamless global hiring. The perfect match might live anywhere.
For Companies: Hire the BEST person globally, not just locally
For Talent: Work for amazing startups regardless of location
What it does: Learns from every placement to refine frameworks and build your talent pipeline.
For Companies: Our frameworks get smarter for YOUR specific needs
For Talent: Future matches improve based on what we learn
What it does: Detects early warning signs and fixes issues before they become disasters.
For Companies: Controlled decisions, early detection, protected downside
For Talent: If it's not working, we fix it fast or find you something better
The magic isn't in the individual frameworks. It's in how they interconnect to create matches that last. We walk you through the complete methodology during your consultation.
From first contact to long-term success: here's the journey
Companies: Your vision, culture, role requirements, and what makes people thrive on your team.
Talent: Your work style, technical skills, motivations, and where you'll genuinely be happy.
Foundation, North Star Blueprint, Culture DNA Mapping, Success Architecture
Companies: Only meet candidates with 85%+ alignment scores across culture, technical skills, motivation, and logistics.
Talent: Only interview at companies where you'll actually thrive, not waste time at wrong-fit places.
Thrivability Index, Match Matrix, Decision Intelligence, Offer Architect
Companies: Onboarding support, global hiring logistics, continuous improvement, and 90-day guarantee.
Talent: Set up for success from Day 1, with early warning detection if anything goes wrong.
Launch Sequence, Borderless Talent, Learning Loop, Safety Net Protocol
From first consultation to presenting top candidates, we move fast without sacrificing fit. Our frameworks eliminate the guesswork and 3-6 month searches of traditional recruiting.
Industry-wide hiring challenges that cost companies and talent dearly
Of Tech Hires Leave Within 6 Months
Industry research shows 40%+ turnover in first 6 months—our frameworks prevent this through culture fit validation
Per Bad Hire (SHRM Study)
Senior AI mis-hires cost up to €240k in salary, lost productivity, and re-hiring—we help companies avoid this entirely
weeks to Right-Fit Matches
Our frameworks eliminate the 3-6 month searches of traditional recruiting by pre-validating culture and technical fit
Our fractional model gives us unique ecosystem perspective. Benefiting companies AND talent
We're not tied to selling you on ONE company. We've researched the AI startup landscape deeply, which means we know:
For a Company:
"Based on the AI startups I've studied, your culture profile matches seed stage, 10-20 people, high autonomy environments. I can introduce you to candidates who specifically thrive in this setup, not force-fit someone who needs structure."
For a Candidate:
"I work with multiple AI startups. Based on your work style: 2 would be too chaotic for you (you need more structure), 1 is past the stage you want (already 50 people), but Startup X is perfect—seed stage, technical founder, clear roadmap, matches your pace and autonomy needs."
We succeed when BOTH sides are happy. That's why both sides trust our recommendations.
Regular recruiters are incentivized to place candidates quickly (commission-based). We're incentivized to prevent mis-hires and ensure retention. Our frameworks prioritize fit over speed, and we only succeed if you're still happy years later. Plus, we see across 50+ AI teams, so we bring ecosystem intelligence, not just candidate sourcing.
Because we work with multiple AI startups simultaneously, we're not biased to selling you on one specific company. If none of our current clients match your work style, we'll tell you that—and potentially introduce you to companies outside our portfolio. Our reputation depends on making matches that last, not just making placements. Plus, you can see our frameworks yourself—you'll know exactly how we assess fit.
We can't control unforeseeable life events (personal crises, market crashes, etc.). But we CAN control predictable variables: culture fit, technical alignment, motivation match, execution style. We offer a 90-day replacement guarantee if misalignment occurs within our controllable variables.
Then we'll tell you that honestly. If your work style assessment shows you need high structure, extensive documentation, and slow deliberate pace—startups aren't right for you, and we won't try to convince you otherwise. We only match people to environments where they'll genuinely thrive. That said, many top AI professionals CHOOSE startups over FAANG for real ownership and impact—we help you make that decision with full information.
Our pre-vetted candidate pool means we can present aligned candidates within 3 weeks. But we won't sacrifice fit for speed—that's how mis-hires happen. We balance urgency with alignment. If you need someone in 48 hours, traditional recruiting might be faster (but will likely result in a mis-hire 6 months later).
Zero. Companies pay us. You get free access to our ecosystem intelligence, work style assessment, and matching services. We make money when we create matches that last—which means both you AND the company need to be happy.
Companies: Yes—Framework #9 handles EOR (Employer of Record) setup, compliance, and relocation logistics globally.
Talent: Yes—if you're in Amsterdam and the perfect company is in San Francisco (or remote), we handle all logistics: EOR setup, relocation support, visa guidance, timezone collaboration. The perfect match doesn't have to be in your city.
An internal recruiter only knows your company and is biased toward filling roles. We know the entire AI startup ecosystem (50+ teams). We select the candidates that are the best for your company, even if they apply for other companies. We match on 11-frameworks and focus on preventing mishiring.
Whether you're a company building a unicorn team or talent looking for where you'll thrive. Start with a free assessment
Discover your culture profile and see which talent will actually thrive on your team
Take Company Assessment →Find out your work style and which startup cultures match where you'll be happy
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