For VC talent partners & general partners
Before they hire a search firm,
introduce them to Jason.
Help your AI founders build the capability to run their own executive searches. I put research, process, and experienced guidance behind the founder’s own recruiting—from the mandate to the hiring decision.
On Jason’s recruiting approach
“Jason’s approach to talent recruiting is state of the art and game changing.”
When to
bring me in.
- They need a leader, but the mandate is unclear.
- Translate the company’s next stage into a role, outcomes, and realistic tradeoffs.
- They want to run the search themselves.
- Put research, candidate messaging, interview structure, and experienced guidance behind the founder’s own recruiting.
- The search is active, but confidence is low.
- Revisit the brief, examine the slate, and find the questions the process has yet to answer.
- They’re engaging a search firm.
- Help the founder brief the firm, evaluate the work, and stay in control of the hiring decision.
An easy introduction.
“Before you hire a search firm, talk to Jason at RunRetained. He helps AI founders run the search themselves—with the research, process, and judgment to do it well.”
A short introduction with the company and the hiring problem is enough. I speak directly with the founder and agree any engagement with them. We agree what, if anything, is shared back with you.
Jason’s background →