Case Studies
How we've helped startups build their teams.
CodaMetrix
Roles Filled:
VP of Data and Analytics, Directors of Engineering (2), Director of Support, ML Research, ML Engineering, Software Engineering
The Challenge
Needed comprehensive talent acquisition leadership to scale headcount by nearly 50% across engineering, ML, data, product, and customer success functions.
“Our partnership with Riece has been nothing short of transformative for the business. Not only have we been able to make dozens of hires which allowed us to scale, but we were able to consistently raise our talent bar. He's done a spectacular job while acting as a true business partner, and I'd recommend him without hesitation.”
Hamid Tabatabaie
CEO, CodaMetrix
Academia.edu
Roles Filled:
Senior Software Engineer, Staff Software Engineers (2)
The Challenge
Struggled with recruitment due to exceptionally high talent standards and rigorous interview processes. MindHire screened 15 candidates to identify three qualified matches.
“Riece and his team were stellar. We have an extremely high talent bar, and they were not able to only meet, but exceed that. They've been an invaluable partner.”
Stuart Liroff
VP of Talent Acquisition, Academia.edu
Particle
Roles Filled:
VP of Engineering, Software Architect, Account Executives (3), Senior Product Manager
The Challenge
Served as sole talent resource during Series B fundraise, hiring across engineering, GTM, product, and operations.
“MindHire has been an invaluable partner in Particle's growth journey. We relied on them completely for hiring during our Series B fundraise, and they played a pivotal role in scaling our team across all critical departments. They fully understood our culture and needs, resulting in nearly 30 successful hires that have significantly impacted our business.”
Zach Supalla
CEO, Particle
Underdog Fantasy
Roles Filled:
Senior Backend Engineers (2), Staff Software Engineers (2)
The Challenge
Required rapid backend engineering expansion. MindHire placed three qualified engineers within three weeks.
“MindHire delivered exceptional results for UnderDog Fantasy during a critical growth phase. Their ability to quickly understand our technical needs and culture led to the successful placement of three senior backend engineers in just three weeks. These hires were instrumental in scaling our platform to handle increased user load and implement new features. What impressed me most was the quality of candidates and the speed of delivery. The engineers they placed hit the ground running, making immediate contributions to our Ruby on Rails and .NET stacks. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again for our future hiring needs.”
Dean Yang
Senior Engineering Manager, Underdog Fantasy
Insite AI
Roles Filled:
Directors of Data Science (2)
The Challenge
Needed specialized data science leadership with niche backgrounds to establish technical foundation for scaling.
“We retained Riece to find us two Director of Data Science roles with niche backgrounds. Riece flawlessly executed on the search strategy, was able to deliver us high quality candidates quickly, and was a true partner throughout the search. I'd highly recommend him and the MindHire team to anyone seeking to fill technical leadership or specialist positions.”
Shaveer Mirpuri
CEO, Insite AI
6Sense
Roles Filled:
Software Engineering, Customer Success, Product
The Challenge
Supported hypergrowth from 150 to 900+ FTEs across Series A through Series D.
“We brought in Riece and his team to help us scale through a period of hyper-growth. The service was phenomenal and I truly don't know how we would have made it without their help. Highly recommended.”
Kyle Rubattino
Head of Talent, 6Sense