We’ve been placing product leaders across Europe for years, and as we kick off 2026, we want to start the year by helping companies and candidates better navigate compensation expectations. We’ve analyzed our own first-party data from a recent search; 34 experienced Product Managers we’ve engaged with across Europe. These aren’t survey responses or self-reported…
The product management job market has experienced a dramatic rollercoaster over the past five years, and understanding where we are in that cycle is critical for professionals planning their next move in 2026. The Hiring Reality: From Boom to Stall to Cautious Recovery The numbers tell a sobering story. After startup headcount growth surged to…
Product, marketing, sales and leadership hiring never stop evolving, and 2025 proved it in spades. From Platform PMs going mainstream to CPO comp hitting new highs, this year’s most-read articles captured the questions founders and hiring leaders were actually asking. Here’s what you were reading: 1. The Rise of the Platform Product Manager…
Our PE-backed B2B SaaS client was gearing up for aggressive growth and needed a Senior Product Director to lead their flagship portfolio. They were in search of a senior leader with a proven track record scaling to $100M+, ideally within a PE-backed organization. Their ideal hire also needed experience owning the platform strategy for a…
You know the feeling. Your engineering team is building. Revenue is climbing. But somewhere between your last board meeting and this morning’s standup, product stopped being something you lead and started being something you manage. The Jira tickets are piling up. Priorities are unclear. Your team is asking questions you don’t have time to answer….
How AI, layoffs, and market pressures are reshaping marketing teams, and why your recruiting partner needs to understand this market shift and the rise of the integrated marketer. The marketing world is experiencing a seismic shift that’s flying under the radar of most hiring managers and recruiters. While everyone’s been focused on AI disruption…
Our sub-100-person, sustainability-focused B2B SaaS startup client was seeking their first Head of Customer Success. A senior leader ready to design and scale a high-performing client journey and function from the ground up. They need an accomplished B2B SaaS leader with a true scrappy builder persona to come in and own the full post-sale customer…
Long gone are the days of unlimited budgets and the “hire fast, scale faster” mentality. In 2025, we’ve been operating in an environment where funding is cautious, candidate pools are deeper, and the candidate bar has never been higher. Every executive hire must directly impact revenue, go-to-market success, or product delivery; there’s no room for…
Picture this: You’ve spent months building excitement around your Series B funding announcement. Your product-market fit is undeniable. Your growth metrics are hockey-stick beautiful (quite the feat in this market). Then your top choice candidate—someone who could accelerate your ARR by 30%—chooses your competitor instead. The reason? “Their process just felt more… together.” This scenario…
A sub-100-employee B2B2C startup engaged us to conduct a search for a Lead Product Manager. This hire would manage the end-to-end product experience and implement new AI-driven features. We presented four candidates suited to the skill sets and experience required: The App Store Superstar – $170K Base + 20% Bonus Experience managing an ‘at scale’…
Our 100-person Series B B2B digital experience client engaged us to conduct a search for an Engineering Manager. We conducted a targeted search, seeking candidates with expertise in people management of technical individuals, software development and demonstrated decision making and technical leadership on multiple facets (design, code reviews, architecture, QA). We presented four candidates: …
Our 400+ person PE-backed SaaS client was in search of product leadership at a Director level to step in as a hands-on leader and manage their largest product line and team. We presented three candidates suited to the skill sets and experience required. The SaaS Saviour – $235k Base + Equity Reported directly to…
The 2025 Tech Talent Tightrope While layoff headlines are not dominating as frequently as in the first half of the year, they are still happening. So far this year, U.S. tech firms have cut nearly 75,000 roles, a 35% jump from last year’s period. Over 62,000 cuts hit 284 companies in the first five months…
The Myth of Big Tech Salaries and Compensation Packages Let’s start by addressing a common misconception: You don’t always need a big tech budget and a crazy compensation package to attract top talent. Recent data from HRDive.com shows recent merit raises in tech are modest, averaging just 3.2%, the smallest increase since before the pandemic….
If you’re a first-time founder or CEO of a B2B SaaS startup, understanding the right kind of product leadership you need can feel overwhelming. Two roles often come up: Head of Product and Chief Product Officer (CPO). They’re both essential, but serve very different purposes. Here’s how to know which one your startup needs right…