What I'm looking for
An independent recruiter with real startup networks who can source high-fit opportunities and make warm introductions — not a mass-apply service. I want a strategic search partner who understands the current hiring market and can position me accurately with founders and hiring leaders.
I am actively available and looking to start quickly.
The engagement
Hourly work covers search strategy, opportunity sourcing, and positioning. Additionally, milestones can be used for defined outcomes such as securing qualified interviews or successful placement.
Success is measured by high-quality introductions and interviews, not application volume.
Who I am
Senior product leader with 25+ years in technology.
Shipped production AI systems, led enterprise delivery at Microsoft, Salesforce, Credit Karma, and PayPal, and founded two SaaS companies.
My edge is strategic product leadership with disciplined execution. I translate AI capabilities into real products, define practical roadmaps, manage delivery risk, and lead cross-functional teams to ship systems under real-world constraints.
Most recent work: several production AI systems delivered using OpenAI and Claude APIs.
I work best in environments where product leaders own outcomes and make real decisions.
Target roles
Primary — move fast on these
Senior Technical PM / TPM (contract, IC execution scope)
Principal PM (contract)
Rate: $85–$125/hr W2 or C2C
Remote only
Secondary — right company only
Fractional VP Product (part-time engagement)
VP Product / Senior Director Product (full-time, execution-focused product role)
Target companies
AI-first SaaS companies, Series A–C
50–300 employees
Product in active development (not pre-product)
Industries:
AI / developer tooling
SaaS
healthcare technology
fintech
What I need from you
Source roles through your startup network, not just job boards
Make direct introductions to founders or hiring managers when possible
Submit targeted applications when required by the company
Tailor positioning — resume, messaging, and outreach — based on my background and what each company actually needs.
Give honest feedback on fit and market signals
Communicate proactively — weekly at minimum
Recruiter requirements
8+ years technical recruiting with senior IC or leadership placements
Demonstrated startup network (Series A–C preferred)
Experience placing product leaders in AI or SaaS environments
Comfortable representing a candidate, not just processing job orders
Independent operator — this is a focused engagement, not a staffing agency workflow
Not a fit
Resume writers or career coaches
Recruiters whose primary channel is job board submissions
Enterprise-only or government-sector focus
Anyone who needs me to manage the outreach