Silicon Valley · Private Equity · Executive Retained Search

The Leaders Who
Define What’s Next

Human Judgment. AI Precision. Exceptional Leaders.

Silicon Valley’s premier PE-focused retained executive search and advisory firm. We place the C-suite and board talent that accelerates growth and drives transformation.

“No two leadership engagements are the same — our approach never is either.”

Relationship-drivenActive listening, integrity, and trust at every stage

PE/VC-specializedDeep focus on lower-middle-market PE portfolios and VC backed firms

Silicon Valley rootedTwo decades of cultivated technology networks

Global reachServing clients across the US and international markets

Recognition & Experience

TOP
250

America’s Best Executive Search FirmsTop 250 U.S. Retained Search Firms

25+
YRS

Human Capital LeadershipSenior placements across US & global markets

10+
YRS

Retained Search ExcellencePE/VC-focused executive search specialist

Silicon Valley BasedServing clients globally

Our Services

Executive Search & Advisory

Every search is unique. We bring a consultative, relationship-driven approach to finding leaders who fit your culture and accelerate your mission.

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CEO & President Search

Transformational chief executives for PE-backed companies who set strategy and drive execution at the highest level.

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C-Suite Search

CTO, CFO, CMO, CHRO and senior functional leaders with proven excellence and the credentials to lead at scale.

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Board Director Search

Independent and investor directors who bring governance expertise, deep networks, and the courage to lead.

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Leadership Advisory

Strategic counsel on organizational design, leadership assessment, and talent strategy for PE firms.

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Our Methodology

The 6 Ps of Leadership Acquisition

Our proprietary methodology — refined over two decades — ensures every search delivers the right leader.

01 · Methodology

Prioritizing

Understanding your unique leadership mandate, culture, and strategic priorities before a single candidate is approached.

02 · Methodology

Planning

Building a targeted search strategy — defining the ideal profile, market mapping, and a rigorous approach to the talent landscape.

03 · Methodology

Procuring

Activating our deep Silicon Valley and global networks to attract exceptional candidates who aren’t actively looking.

04 · Methodology

Positioning

Rigorous assessment against your leadership criteria — evaluating capability, culture fit, and long-term potential.

05 · Methodology

Presenting

Delivering a curated shortlist with comprehensive profiles and our expert assessment of each candidate.

06 · Methodology

Placement

Managing the offer, negotiation, and transition to ensure a successful placement and a strong start.

Selected Clients

Trusted by Technology Leaders

A selection of the organizations we have been privileged to serve across Silicon Valley and beyond.

Bidgely

Workspot

Jiffy.ai

Aryaka

Safari Kid

Reltio

Chargebee

Cloudbrink

Krypt

Spanugo

Alteryx

Wireworks

GrowthSchool

Cyborg

Acalvio

Client names shown with permission. Sandhill Talent Capital maintains strict confidentiality in all engagements.

Leadership

Sanjiv Mittu

Founder & CEO

An accomplished executive search and human capital leader specializing in senior placements for private equity–backed and technology-driven companies. Combining strategic HR insight with rigorous search execution, Sanjiv delivers leaders who accelerate growth and transformation.

Recognized for a global, relationship-driven approach with over 25 years of experience serving clients across the US and international markets.

Private Equity

C-Suite Search

Board Advisory

Silicon Valley

Global Markets

AI-Equipped Search

The First AI-Powered Retained Search Firm in Silicon Valley

Our proprietary AI evaluation tools deliver deeper candidate insights, faster assessments, and more precise matching — giving clients a decisive advantage.

The Leaders WhoDefine What’s Next

The Leaders Who
Define What’s Next