Accelerated Hiring for High-Potential Startups

Right Hires, No Upfront Risk

Expert talent acquisition, exclusively designed for second-time founders building pre-Series A startups. Secure top talent faster and smarter, with flexible, risk-aligned terms designed to scale your vision confidently.

We've helped grow some awesome companies from start-ups to IPO

650+
Startups
Worked With  
100+
Candidates reviewed
locally and internationally
99%
Candidates placement
success rate

How It works

We partner exclusively with ambitious pre-Series A startups led by experienced founders.

Our simplified process ensures you rapidly secure top-tier talent, minimising risk and maximising growth potential.

Here our 4-step process.

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  • Application:
    Apply below with your application to determine your eligibility.

  • Assessment & Approval:
    Our team quickly assesses your application.

    Successful startups receive instant access to our talent services.

  • Start Hiring (with Minimal Upfront Cost):
    ‍    Serious about hiring? $1K says you are $1K kicks it off. That’s it.

  • Hire Top Talent:
    Candidate accepts? You pay just 10% of their first-year salary—minus the $1K you already put down. The last 10% lands at your next raise or milestone—whichever hits first.

    No milestone, no payment.

Our Guarantee to Startups

Our process is meticulously crafted to identify the most exceptional candidates.

We align our guarantee period with the probationary period to ensure a successful hire.

The standard guarantee period is six months, during which we will replace the role free of charge if necessary.

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Elisia Retsas
Growth Advisor

10+ years driving go-to-market initiatives and revenue growth across B2C & B2B segments. Former VP of APAC, General Assembly.

Simon Rossi
Growth Advisor

Responsible for launching and scaling businesses into global markets - MD at Google Wing, Zip Co, and GM at UberEats APAC.

Alex Wilson
Partner

10+ years in growth partnerships and GTM strategy for global market entry. Formerly of Paddle, OYO and PropertyLab.

Sarah Wilson
Growth Advisor

Grew PayPal across 3 continents, ex-Virgin, Clearco and Loot Crate.

Craig Rees
Growth Advisor

20+ years in growth, former Head of Engineering at Airwallex assisting with global scaling to a multi-billion dollar valuation.

Anthony Sochan
Co-Founder

Tech entrepreneur Anthony Sochan co-founded Think & Grow, helping companies build their capabilities.

Jules Holland
Chief People Officer

Jules excels in client service, talent acquisition, and recruitment, with a passion for design and travel.

Vicky Klonaridis
Partner

I enjoy partnering with agencies and in-house teams to produce successful outcomes.

Christophe Hovette
Head of Delivery

I am a passionate learner with a curious, creative and growth mindset.

De'Angello Harris
Partner

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.

Andree Maragfoou
Senior Consultant

Andree has 10+ years in recruitment and learning. He now leads executive searches at Think & Grow.

Our Impact On Global Tech Businesses

In 2024, we guided 150 companies through our global passport program across 15 cities.
100+ new customers within 6 months for a B2B SaaS company with GTM Execution.
$3m (300%) revenue growth from a loss position after a Growth Diagnostic.
150% of the annual sales target within a quarter with a global streaming service.
Secured PE investment in 6 months for global e-commerce after a Growth Diagnostic.
$28m to $60m revenue and 30% YOY growth with GTM Strategy & Execution.
Grew a payments SaaS company to $350m and successful PE exit.
Elisia Retsas
Growth Advisor

10+ years driving go-to-market initiatives and revenue growth across B2C & B2B segments. Former VP of APAC, General Assembly.

Simon Rossi
Growth Advisor

Responsible for launching and scaling businesses into global markets - MD at Google Wing, Zip Co, and GM at UberEats APAC.

Alex Wilson
Partner

10+ years in growth partnerships and GTM strategy for global market entry. Formerly of Paddle, OYO and PropertyLab.

Sarah Wilson
Growth Advisor

Grew PayPal across 3 continents, ex-Virgin, Clearco and Loot Crate.

Craig Rees
Growth Advisor

20+ years in growth, former Head of Engineering at Airwallex assisting with global scaling to a multi-billion dollar valuation.

Vicky Klonaridis
Partner

I enjoy partnering with agencies and in-house teams to produce successful outcomes.

De'Angello Harris
Partner

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.

Jules Holland
Chief People Officer

Jules excels in client service, talent acquisition, and recruitment, with a passion for design and travel.

Andree Maragfoou
Senior Consultant

Andree has 10+ years in recruitment and learning. He now leads executive searches at Think & Grow.

Anthony Sochan
Co-Founder

Tech entrepreneur Anthony Sochan co-founded Think & Grow, helping companies build their capabilities.

Christophe Hovette
Head of Delivery

I am a passionate learner with a curious, creative and growth mindset.

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