Vertex Search

Founder

TenX Recruiting

Talent Partner

Massive

Talent Advisor

KENEKT GROUP, LLC.

At KENEKT Group, recruitment is in our blood! Our approach is far from generic – we believe in using an assertive and highly effective strategy that's customized to each client's unique needs.

Our focus isn't just on immediate profits. We're dedicated to building and nurturing relationships with clients and candidates alike, treating every interaction with the same level of care. With this approach, we're confident that we'll always have the right candidate within reach.

We're not just experts in engineering recruitment – we've successfully filled hundreds of key positions in marketing, sales, and manufacturing too! But we know that every client is different, which is why we work closely with them to design a custom candidate-screening process that meets their specific requirements.

Unlike other recruiters, we don't measure success by the number of resumes we can send for a particular role. Instead, we take pride in screening hard to ensure that we send only a few highly qualified candidates who possess both the soft and hard skills our clients desire. With this approach, our clients can rest easy knowing that one of the candidates we send their way is sure to be their next great hire.

When it comes to pricing, we're incredibly flexible, ensuring that our clients get the recruitment services they need at a price that works for them. If you're looking for a recruitment partner that truly cares about your success, then look no further than KENEKT Group!

Driftr

Driftr is THE social media company dedicated to the communication and sharing of all travel. We are based on the traveler and the travelers point of view. Real person to person communication allows for real life experience and recommendations. This allows for real life experiences shared directly from the mouths and fingertips of the person experiencing them.

Advisor

Technical Connections Inc.

Advising the Technical Connections recruiting team, helping to generate more revenue in order to take the team to the next level.

Kwalified LLC

Created ‘Kwalified’, a brand new concept and business model that greatly expands job seekers’ prospects in a competitive job market. Performed market research, designed, built and launched a responsive and easy to use MVP and tested with a group of early adopters (www.kwalified.com).

Co-Founder/Chief Marketing Officer

Betagig

Advised the company on new platform implementations, and helped move through a possible pivot. Unfortunately the company was deemed unscalable and the investors pulled out. Recruiting is a "hustle" business. It always has been and always will be. That said, I'd like to give a shoutout to Nicole Klein, Founder of Betagig. Had Nicole not been swayed by a particular incubator in the early stages, and had she released her initial Betagig platform, there is no doubt in my mind that the company would have ultimately been a multi-million dollar organization. Nicole is now a Senior Technical Product Manager at AWS in Seattle, WA. She is truly the definition of a rockstar.

Neohire South

Worked primarily with startups in the bay area looking to scale their companies and teams. The majority of my focus was centered around working with tech leaders looking to hire engineering talent. I was very instrumental in advising these clients on things from fundraising and pitch decks to best recruiting practices.

Senior Technical Talent Agent

Vertex Search and Consulting

By the age of 16 I was managing large accounts in the video game industry- EA, Activision, Nintendo, Disney, etc. By 18, I moved to SoCal to throw my recruiting career into full gear.

Senior Recruiting Specialist

I’ve been immersed in the recruitment world since I was 16, starting by placing executives at top gaming companies while still in high school. With a deep-rooted legacy in staffing from my entrepreneurial parents, I’ve transformed traditional recruitment into a fully customizable process, tailoring each approach to fit the unique needs of my clients.

Since 2012, I’ve been the trusted recruiter for tech startups and Fortune 500 companies, building high-performing teams in engineering, product, sales, marketing, and hardware roles at all levels. My efforts have helped propel companies like Flo Technologies and BisonTrails to successful exits, highlighting the impact of my talent sourcing on their achievements.

As a champion of gender diversity, I’ve revolutionized how diversity is integrated into recruitment, believing that a mosaic of perspectives is crucial for business success. I dive deep into understanding each company’s unique culture, ensuring that every candidate I place is not just a fit, but a key contributor to the team’s success.

What sets me apart is my approach to crafting narratives where each placement is integral to a company’s growth. I go beyond just matching resumes to job descriptions, maintaining an unwavering commitment to honesty and integrity in every partnership.

If you’re seeking a recruitment strategy that mirrors your company’s unique DNA, I offer a partnership that blends innovation with a daring edge. Together, we can redefine talent acquisition, building diverse and skilled teams that become the heartbeat of your company's success story.



In a nutshell, if you're looking for a recruitment strategy that’s as unique as your company's DNA, and a partner who brings a little edge to the table, let's connect. Together, we can redefine the art of talent acquisition, creating teams that aren’t just diverse and skilled, but are the heartbeat of your company's success story.

Ben Hanley

Storyblocks

Engineering Manager

Startup Confidential

Startup Confidential is a holding company that provides product engineering services to tech startups, and builds companies at the intersection of community & commerce. 

learn more at https://www.startupconfidential.com

Founder / Fractional CTO

SuperRare Labs

This job entailed spearheading an international remote team across engineering and product management.

- Directed iterative migration of SuperRare.com to Next.js and Apollo GraphQL, improving key
page load speeds by 95%

- Defined project management and software development processes to optimize rapid, iterative
feature development

Director of Product Engineering

While working in this role, I oversaw a global remote team of engineers across front end
engineering projects.

- Reduced site reliability issues for SuperRare.com by 90% and improved site performance with
new feature development and refined code

- Directed development of new features on SuperRare marketplace to improve artist, collector
and buyer experience as well as removed purchasing friction for NFTs

- Improved weekly support issue resolution by 40% through development of internal support
dashboard and tooling

- Spearheaded project management and weekly Agile ceremonies for 3 feature pods to track
process and problem resolution

The Athletic

While working for this company, I supervised and mentored a team of engineers across full-stack and
mobile engineering projects in a 100% remote environment.

- Played a key role in creation of architecture and launch of Live Audio Rooms + Real-Time Chat
in The Athletic iOS, Android and Web App, going live from ideation in only 5 months

- Directed feature development and wrote code for Community, Sports Betting, & Audience
verticals within The Athletic app ecosystem

- Coordinated application deployments and infrastructure building in AWS

- Mentored staff to promoted positions as Engineering Managers, providing best practices for
leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and team building

Meredith Corporation

In this role, I provided leadership by coaching a team of 4 direct reports in the Commerce Front End
Engineering department.

- Collaborated with VP of Commerce Engineering and Product/Business team to define
technical focus and specifications for new product initiatives

- Facilitated rapid ideation, development, and deployment of People.com Coupons in only 1
month

- Directed front end development for Meredith E-Commerce, including affiliate shops, coupon
platforms, and PromoCodesForYou.com

- Implemented Agile ceremonies, pair-programming, weekly knowledge transfer, and team code
reviews to improve engineering processes

Engineering Manager, Consumer

DK Innovations

Product design and prototyping, full-stack engineering, building and managing Engineering teams, lean product consulting.

• Languages: PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Frameworks/Libraries: Meteor (Node.js), Express (Node.js), AngularJS (V1), Rails, React + Redux, WordPress, Magento, Laravel, Shopify, Custom Platform Development

Founder; Freelance Product Engineer

Manufactured

For this role, I oversaw recruitment, hiring, and management of an 8-member global Product
Engineering team.

- Directed design and development of large-scale SaaS platform from ideation to initial release
in 4 months

- Wrote code in React, GraphQL, NodeJS and managed deployment pipelines and cloud
infrastructure in AWS

- Defined priorities, wrote requirements, and owned product roadmap for company web
application

- Provided project management for Product, Design and Software Engineering teams to meet
client budgets and deadlines

Head of Product & Engineering

•	Defined and launched V1 Betagig Pro Product. 
•	Lead of Product Development team for Betagig. Guided and manage agile development team in complete rewrite of software platform into React and the Meteor (Node.js) framework.
•	Create UX wireframes and page designs in React, Balsamiq and Sketch. Frequent user and customer research, create and manage personas, stories and establish feature requirements and priority.
•	Lead Business Development and Marketing departments in refinement of customer acquisition and retention strategies.
•	Define and implement company-wide processes, including managing of feature requests and customer support through Slack/Trello/JIRA.
•	Implemented and coach/manage Agile across all departments. 
•	Mentor Software Development team in best practices of software engineering and DevOps.

Senior Technical Product Manager

Incubator

Product Manager and Full-Stack Software Engineer (Front-End/UX/REST + GraphQL API Focused).

Frameworks: Express 3/4, Meteor, Rails
Libraries: React + Redux, Vue, Angularjs, Proof of Existence (Bitcoin blockchain)
Tools: Gulp, Balsamiq, UXPin, Unbounce
Platforms: AWS, Docker, Meteor Galaxy

Product Manager and Engineer

ezExchanges

A former manager once said I have an uncanny knack for bringing order to chaos.

With my experience in early-stage startups, I thrive in ambiguous environments and excel at carving paths with small teams to get things done. I’ve also driven success at major organizations like The Athletic, which was acquired by The New York Times, and Meredith Corporation.

I’m passionate about building products users love and creating happy, high-performing engineering teams.

Let’s chat or collaborate – reach out at www.startupconfidential.com

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