Executive and Technical Talent for Startups.
Shields Group Search is a New York City based executive recruiting firm. We specialize in hiring for startups and scaling companies.
Executive Recruiting for Startups
Early hires define your future, we help you get them right. Work with the recruitment partner VCs trust with their portcos, Shields Group Search.
Early Stage Expertise
Executive search built for startups, not massive corporations.
Global Reach
Based in NYC, but with global recruitment coverage across the U.S., LatAm, the EU, Asia, and the Middle East.
Founder Focused
Personalized recruitment for your startup roadmap.
Designed for scaling, venture backed companies.
We provide executive and technical recruitment for venture-backed companies from Seed through Series C. Our clients have collectively raised hundred of millions and are disrupting industries including SaaS, fintech, healthtech, CPG, and Web3 / blockchain.
Scale Fast by Hiring The Best in AI
Technology is changing, the job market is changing. We are at the forefront of recruiting the top AI / ML engineers and other AI forward roles. If you need to scale fast and utilize AI to the fullest, we’ll hire the right talent to fulfill this.
Connecting Startups With Leadership Talent
We have the experience, connections, and know how to find you talent that will both scale your company and attract investors for your next round.
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