Joseph Malandruccolo
Founder & CTO @ Compa
Ryan helped hire our first, and Principle level, Data Engineer. From the beginning, Ryan showcased a deep understanding of our company, product, and hiring needs, delivering high-quality candidates in a short period of time. His proactive communication, transparency, and flexibility throughout the recruitment process were great, saving us valuable time and ensuring a speedy process and excellent candidate experience. Ryan's dedication goes beyond filling roles; he is genuinely invested in our team's success by helping us strategize around the best candidates for the role. Ryan helped coach me through a case of "summit fever", helping us find the right candidate. I highly recommend Ryan to any organization in search of a reliable, knowledgeable, and results-driven recruiting partner. We look forward to working with him again in the future.
Amina Moinuddin
Head of People @ Hightouch
Ryan and I worked together during our time at Optimizely. He was an exceptional technical recruiter and leader. He always maintained a strong balance between the business, the team, and the candidates. When Ryan started Early Stage Talent, I was excited to partner with him on our own recruiting needs. His ability to understand and diagnose issues within our recruiting funnel has proven instrumental in streamlining our hiring processes. His keen insights have not only identified bottlenecks but also provided effective solutions, optimizing our approach to recruiting.
What sets Ryan apart is his seamless collaboration with leaders within our organization. His partnership goes beyond conventional consultant-client dynamics; he genuinely integrates with our team, grasping the intricacies of our company culture and goals. This collaborative spirit has fostered a synergy that is crucial in addressing our recruiting challenges and aligning our hiring strategies with our broader business objectives.
Ryan leads with curiosity, drives results, sets a high bar, and moves with urgency. In the fast-paced world of hiring at a start-up, his efficiency and strategic approach have led to really impressive results. I highly recommend working with Ryan at Early Stage Talent. His expertise, coupled with a collaborative and results-driven mindset, make him an invaluable partner. Based on our positive experience, we anticipate working with him again in the future, confident that his contributions will continue to enhance our recruiting efforts.
Tommy Giglio
Former Head of Design @Optimizely
Ryan is a fantastic recruiting partner. Together, we built the Optimizely design team, growing the team by a more than a dozen talented designers in our two years working together. What makes Ryan a fantastic recruiter is his passion for his craft. He cares deeply about the candidate experience and pushes everyone to always provide the best experience possible. He cares about finding the right fits for the organization, always thoughtfully negotiating the grittiness around fit today vs. fit tomorrow, compensation and leveling, and ensuring we have the necessary ingredients to guarantee a candidates success at the company. And he stays on top of everything, tactically including me whenever necessary. I couldn't have scaled our team without his partnership.
Greg Hurell
Former Director of Engineer @Causes
Ryan has an immense drive to improve himself and the organization around him. He improved recruiting and retention at Causes in two main ways: firstly, by regularly evaluating and implementing process changes to our sourcing, pipeline and interview processes; and secondly, by pushing himself to acquire additional expertise specific to the various roles we were filling, so that he could better understand and evaluate candidates and opportunities. The team grew significantly during his time with us.