There’s a lot behind the decision to move. We take time to understand the work you want to do, the people you want to work with, and what would make a change worthwhile.
The problems that interest you, the skills you want to use, and what you want to learn next.
What would you be excited to build?
What would make the work meaningful to you?
The decisions you want to own and the support you need to make them well.
Which decisions would be yours?
Where would the founders stay involved?
The people, working environment, and company stage that suit how you want to work.
Who would you learn from and build with?
What would you need from your manager?
Salary, equity, and the trade-offs that matter in the context of your life and goals.
What needs to work for you financially?
Which assumptions about equity need a closer look?
“Quick, direct, and honest at every step.”
Here’s what working with us can look like, alongside words from candidates who have been through the process.
We start with your experience and what you want from the next chapter. That includes what you enjoy, what you want more responsibility for, and what you’d like to change.
“Took the time to listen to what was important to me, and made sure my interests and needs came first”
We help you understand the company, the work, and why an introduction could make sense. Before interviews, we talk through what to expect and the questions you want answered.
“He made sure I went into every interview prepared.”
As the process moves forward, we make room for your questions and concerns. We help you work through the offer, understand the trade-offs, and decide whether the move makes sense for you.
“Providing guidance and advocating for me every step of the way”
The decision is one part of the move. We stay in touch as you start, settle into the team, and find out how the opportunity feels in practice.
“Even after I joined, he continued checking in over several months to see how things were going.”
One research scientist wasn’t looking for a new role. An introduction to the founders helped create an opportunity that hadn’t existed before. The candidate described practical advice on joining an early-stage company, clear guidance during negotiation, and a match neither side had initially considered.
“He saw something neither side had considered yet. It turned out to be a great match.”
Being listened to. Having your privacy respected. Getting an answer when you need one.
“He respected my confidentiality and provided me information helpful for me throughout the process”
“Followed up promptly, and respectfully. Ended up recommending to a few friends of mine as well.”
“He also took the time to help me get clear on what I actually wanted in my next role.”
Excerpts from recommendations shared by candidates who worked with our research team
We work with people building companies across four connected areas. Your experience may sit within one or span several.
Build, scale, and protect the systems a business depends on.
Shape products, write the software, and lead the teams behind them.
Explore difficult questions and turn new knowledge into working technology.
Find the market, build customer relationships, and help a company grow.
Change the assumptions
Understand what changes
A decision gets easier when you can see what you’re weighing. Our Compensation Calculator helps you explore salary and equity under different assumptions.
Use it to prepare better questions for the conversation.
Explore the calculatorA few things you might be wondering.
You can start by exploring what would make a move worthwhile. Tell us what you enjoy about your current work, what you might want to change, and your timing. A first conversation is a chance to get clearer about what comes next.
We talk about your experience, the work you want to do, and what matters in your next role. That can include ownership, the team, company stage, compensation, and practical considerations. You can also tell us what you’re still figuring out.
We help you think through the role, salary, equity, and the questions you need answered before deciding. Our Compensation Calculator lets you explore how different assumptions change the modeled value of salary and equity.
Bring them into the first conversation. Tell us what needs to remain private and any sensitivities around your current role, so we can discuss how to approach introductions with care.
Tell us what you think. The work, team, timing, or offer may not be what you’re looking for. That feedback helps us understand what matters to you and make the next conversation more useful.
Tell us what you want from your next move, or what you’re still working through. We’ll start with a conversation.
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