AI EdTech Startup

How we moved fast on a critical engineering hire without trading speed for quality.

From submission to hire in
7 Days
company
AI EdTech Startup
location
NYC

We partnered with a AI EdTech Startup on a critical engineering hire where speed mattered, but quality mattered more.
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Monday: Our candidate was submitted after initial vetting

Tuesday: First-stage call with the CTO — immediate mutual alignment

Thursday–Friday: Onsite work trial, collaborating directly with the team on real problems

Following Monday: Offer extended and accepted

From first introduction to signed offer in 7 days — without rushing the decision or lowering the bar.
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The key wasn’t volume. It was presenting the right candidate early, aligning quickly on fit, and running a focused, founder-led process that kept momentum high.

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17-day Average Hire

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We deliver exceptional candidate submissions within 24 hours, backed by a 60-day placement guarantee. Our average time to hire is 17 days, from onboarding to offer acceptance.
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