We're a boutique executive search firm. Small by design, precise by necessity — connecting growth-stage companies with the operators who define their next chapter.
TheLink was founded on a simple premise: the best operators aren't on job boards. They're in your network — or two handshakes away from it.
We work with a small number of companies at any given time, which means every search gets our full attention. No juniors. No handoffs. Just two people who care deeply about getting it right.
Our edge is cross-industry depth. We place talent across technology, AI, EdTech, CPG, marketing and media, sales, and non-profit — which means we see patterns others miss. The operator who scaled a consumer marketplace often has exactly the toolkit a company at its next inflection point needs most.
Our candidates know us personally. That's the difference.
We run focused searches for companies at every stage — from a founder making their first critical leadership hire to a scaling team navigating its next inflection point. Our process is thorough, our shortlists are tight, and our placements last.
C-suite and VP-level placements for growth-stage companies. We go deep on fit — not just function, but culture, timing, and trajectory.
Sensitive leadership transitions handled with discretion. We protect both the company and the candidate throughout every step of the process.
We bridge sectors deliberately — placing operators from one industry into another where their pattern recognition becomes a genuine competitive advantage.
We spend time understanding your business, your culture, and exactly who this hire needs to be — before we reach out to a single person.
We activate our network personally. Candidates hear from us because they trust us, not because they responded to a job post.
You receive three to five thoroughly vetted candidates. Every name has been screened, referenced, and calibrated against your brief.
We manage the offer process, stay close through the transition, and check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
A selection of recent placements across the sectors we know best. Titles, companies, and details available on request.
As one of the organizers behind Summit Series — a community spanning Fortune 100 founders, innovators, artists, and industry leaders — Daniel has spent his career building networks that matter. He brings that same instinct to search: finding the person no one else thought to call, and making an introduction that actually lands.
With over a decade in high-level recruitment, Steven has spent his career helping growing companies find the operators who define their next chapter. His approach is rigorous and deliberate — focused not just on skill fit but on the cultural and strategic alignment that makes a hire last.
We take on a limited number of searches at a time. If you're building something serious and need a critical leader, we'd love to hear about it.