The growth partner for AI founders building leadership teams.

Providing disruptive, challenger companies with the results-first leadership talent they need.
Build your leadership team

Who we've worked with

Just raised? Time to level up your leadership.

 Ambitious growth demands top-tier leadership. 

GTM, Sales & Marketing Leadership
Grow revenues and maximise profits by hiring top talent across sales, marketing and customer success.
Technical & Product Leadership
Create award-winning technology and deliver outstanding AI and ML solutions to the market.
Finance & Operations Leadership
Build a business based on solid foundations as you scale up your leadership team.

Maurice Thompson

Maurice Thompson has spent 25+ years helping technology founders hire leaders from the world's leading AI, cloud, data and enterprise software companies. Now, We work exclusively with VC-backed AI companies of around 50–500 employees that are scaling after funding.
360+ executive placements
Average 29 days
24-hour candidate promise

How we find leaders

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    Executive moves
    We track who's moving where, so you get first access to leaders as they become available, not after they've joined a competitor
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    Leadership mapping
    Before we approach anyone, we've already identified who's actually right for your business, not just who's available
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    Confidential outreach
    We approach candidates directly and discreetly, so your search doesn't tip off competitors or unsettle your current team
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    Market intelligence
    You get real comp benchmarks and talent availability, so every offer you make is competitive from the start

Resources for leaders

Bringing together expert insights, practical guides, and industry perspectives on building and leading high-performing teams.

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Perfect interview process
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Hiring best practices

Rare Executives blog

Short blogs where you’ll find recruitment strategies, leadership trends, and actionable advice to help you attract top talent, scale effectively, and stay ahead in competitive industries like tech and SaaS.

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If you're an AI-powered business looking for leadership expertise, let's discuss how getting the best talent will help you scale.

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Ready for a step up in your career?

A new challenge in leadership can help you to achieve your ambitions. Discuss the list of companies you would like to work for, and we can help to find you a role. Better prospects. More money. The future you’ve dreamed of.