Executive Search for Startups
HiWire provides retained executive search services for technology-oriented startups seeking to
expand or enhance their core management team. We move at Web speed, and use our
passion, energy, integrity, intelligence, extensive networks and deep understanding of your
business and specific hiring requirements to deliver top-quality smart and motivated
candidates to meet your urgent hiring needs.
We drive the search process for you every step of the way. Confidently offloading this
big responsibility greatly reduces your time, effort and frustration associated with
recruiting and allows you to focus on what you do best and other pressing needs
within your company.
Primary Positions
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) / VP of Marketing
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) / VP of Sales
VP of Business Development
Chief Technical Officer (CTO), VP of Engineering
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Controller
VP of Professional Services
Industry Segments
Enterprise software, infrastructure and services
Internet / E-Commerce software, infrastructure and services
Wireless and consumer-facing software, devices, services and infrastructure
Security software, hardware and services
On-demand services and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
The HiWire executive search process provides:
+ traditional, full-service retained search driven by HiWire from start to finish
+ detailed Position Specification created
+ HiWire researches relevant, qualified candidates
+ candidates identified, screened and interviewed by HiWire
+ top candidates go through several interview rounds with company
+ full reference checks undertaken by HiWire at client's request
+ HiWire assists company with closing on the best candidate and offer negotiation
+ placement "guaranteed" for three months by HiWire

