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R.I.S.E. is a boutique, retained search firm that partners with early-stage, VC-backed companies to build world-class teams across individual contributor and executive levels. Founded by Scott Fordwhose operating experience spans Aerotek, Tesla, CloudKitchens, and Included Healththe firm brings an operators mindset to recruiting, embedding with client teams from day one to understand business goals, culture, and the competencies that truly drive performance. R.I.S.E. applies a structured, high-touch process that spans research, incubation, strategy, and execution, rethinking job definitions where needed, crafting targeted outreach, and leveraging analytics to accelerate time-to-hire. With a focus on both technical and go-to-market hiring, the team designs interview systems that help stakeholders get to the truth faster, and uses technology-driven assessments alongside deep relationship building to identify, evaluate, and close mission-driven talent. Known for infectious enthusiasm, responsiveness, and a world-class hiring bar, R.I.S.E. builds trust with candidates and closes the right people at the right pricesupporting startups in conserving cash while securing high-impact hires. The firms consultants, including Executive Recruiter Jen Gurvey and Technical Recruiter Jeff Ballard, combine decades of recruiting expertise with authentic, straightforward communication; they act as true talent partners who are honest, calibrated, and relentless in pursuit of outcomes. R.I.S.E. has helped clients build diverse and effective leadership teams and foundational IC roles from senior level through the C-suite, with particular strength in technology-driven businesses across sectors like healthtech, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace. Beyond placements, the firm advises on talent strategy, interview architecture, and calibration to ensure long-term success and retention. Anchored in values of authenticity, flexibility, and trust, R.I.S.E. exists to fill the gap one hire at a timeso founders and hiring managers can get back to building their companies.
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