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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.

10+
Years of Excellence
Multiple C-Suite
& VP Searches
Specialized Search
2
Continents
Celebrating a Decade of Leadership Excellence 2016–2026
“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
SV
Silicon Valley BasedServing clients globally
Thought Leadership
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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.
💼
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.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Capabilities Built for Leadership Excellence
Every engagement is anchored in the same principles — rigor, discretion, and a relentless focus on fit.
01 / 06
Retained Talent Partner
Strategic, long-term leadership search support tailored to your growth stage and culture.
02 / 06
Risk-Smart Hiring
Data-driven decisions that reduce leadership hiring risk and remove costly guesswork.
03 / 06
Sector Expertise
Deep knowledge of VC/PE-backed and high-growth sectors that shapes every search strategy.
04 / 06
Founder & Board Advisory
Guidance for scaling, succession, and leadership strategy at the most critical inflection points.
05 / 06
Talent Intelligence
Market mapping and insights that inform leadership decisions before the search even begins.
06 / 06
Quality-First Approach
Depth, rigor, and fit over volume or speed — because one right hire outperforms ten wrong ones.
Sanjiv Mittu
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
Industry Focus
Deep Technology Expertise
Software & Cloud
AI, Data & Analytics
Cybersecurity
Digital Infrastructure
Hardware & IoT
Enterprise SaaS
FinTech
HealthTech
Deep Tech
Climate Tech
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Leadership Built for High-Stakes Environments
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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.
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