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…
Ever had an interview moment that made you cringe so hard you still think about it years later? As Recruiters, we’ve seen and heard a lot! Interviews can be awkward, but they don’t have to contain cringeworthy moments. Whether you’re the founder of a B2B SaaS startup trying to build your team or a candidate…
A client recently engaged us to conduct a search for a US-based VP Product. Our client is a PE-backed B2B salestech SaaS. Reporting into the CPTO, this role was a first of its level for the company and required a visionary leader who could unlock a 2x ARR growth journey by fine-tuning development, GTM, and…
You post a job… over 500 applicants, wow! But how many of them actually have the right qualifications and experiences needed to succeed? If you’re wondering why your job posting isn’t attracting the kind of product talent you need, chances are your job description is your biggest roadblock. Here’s why it’s turning great product leaders…
How Vacancies Impact Your Product Growth If you’re leading a startup, especially for the first time, it’s easy to underestimate how critical timely hiring can be. Sure, keeping roles open might save cash in the short-term, but have you considered what not hiring really costs your product? Immediate Impacts: More Than Just a Vacancy…
We were recently engaged by a client to complete a Vice President, Product Design search. They are a $100M ARR North American venture-backed B2B software organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Product Officer, this strategic and functional leadership role was a first for the company and required a visionary leader who was skilled in launching,…
Your resume is more than a summary of your experience—it’s your first impression and ticket to the next step in the hiring process. The only goal of your resume is get hiring managers excited enough to book a first call. That’s it, that’s all, which means even small mistakes can keep you from landing an…
At The Product Recruiter (a division of Martyn Bassett Associates), we specialize in helping early and growth-stage B2B SaaS companies unlock scale through hiring the right product talent across product marketing, product management, and engineering. Recently, we hosted a live AMA focused on one of the most misunderstood and high-impact roles in tech startups: Product…