Look, we've been around the block enough times to know that every industry has its own quirks. What works for a gaming studio won't cut it for a fintech startup. Here's where we've really gotten our hands dirty and learned what actually matters when you're building teams that last.
We're not claiming to be experts in everything - that'd be BS. But these sectors? Yeah, we know 'em inside out.
From seed-stage startups to scale-ups
AAA studios to indie game makers
Agencies, studios, and production houses
Where finance meets innovation
DTC brands and marketplace platforms
The bleeding edge stuff
Here's what we've pulled off over the last couple years. Not gonna pretend it's all smooth sailing, but we're pretty proud of these.
Placements Made
(Since 2023)Success Rate
(Candidates who stick around)Avg Days to Hire
(Executive positions)Partner Companies
(And counting)"They just get it. No fluff, no wasting time with candidates who aren't the right fit. We've hired 12 people through them and every single one's still with us."
- VP Engineering, Vancouver SaaS Company"Finding senior creatives who understand both the art and the business side? That's tough. These folks made it look easy."
- Creative Director, Digital Agency"Honestly didn't think we'd find someone for our niche ML role in Canada. They proved me wrong in three weeks."
- CTO, AI StartupCan't name 'em all (NDAs and all that), but here are some who said we could show off a bit.
We write stuff down sometimes. Real data, real experiences, none of that generic "thought leadership" nonsense.
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What people are actually making in Vancouver's tech scene. Spoiler: It's gone up, but not as much as you'd think.
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Where the talent's moving, what they care about, and why your studio might be losing them to competitors.
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What's actually working and what's just making everyone miserable. Based on real convos with 200+ candidates.
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Everyone wants ML engineers. Here's how some companies are actually getting them (and keeping them around).
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Can't compete with big tech salaries? Here's what actually works when you're bootstrapped or seed-stage.
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Exit interview data from 150+ tech professionals. Some of it's uncomfortable, all of it's useful.
Look, we've worked with lots of different sectors - these are just the ones where we've done enough work to feel confident saying we're specialists. If you're in something adjacent or entirely