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…
We were recently engaged by a client to conduct a search for a Presales Manager. Our client is a privately held B2B Salestech SaaS company that leverages AI to help improve retail operations. We conducted a targeted search on their behalf, seeking a Presales Manager with extensive retail experience to support their sales practice. Here are…
If you’re a first-time founder building a B2B SaaS startup, chances are you’re going to hit a point where you can’t do it all anymore. You’ve hustled your way to an MVP, maybe even some early revenue. But now you’re staring down a growing list of feature requests, technical trade-offs, GTM decisions, and realizing it’s…
You just raised your Series A. Time to build the sales team—and fast. It’s tempting to go big: “Look at the size of their deals.” “They closed JP Morgan Chase, Coca Cola and Ford Motor Company.” “If they crushed it at [insert Enterprise SaaS category leaders], they’ll crush it here too.” Except… they probably won’t!…
A privately held subscription-based tech company recently engaged us to conduct a search for a senior-level B2B Marketing Manager who could build out and scale their digital and traditional channels. We presented four candidates: The Telecom Trailblazer – $100K Base + 20% Bonus 7+ years of experience in both B2B and B2C marketing for telecoms…
Hiring the right product leader is one of the most critical decisions a CEO can make. This role is essential in bridging the gap between business strategy and product execution. The best product leaders drive innovation, champion the customer, and lead teams to create impactful solutions. However, when it comes to product leader hiring, finding…