“I’ve worked with a bevy of exec-recruiters and the team at 3FORTY3 are some of the best out there. They’re really smart, know their functional areas inside out, are consultative, operate with high integrity, and will work with you to find a good match rather than overselling you on candidates. I wholeheartedly recommend their team.”
Ali Ghodsi, Founder/CEO
a16z, NEA, Battery Ventures
Enterprise, SaaS, Open Source
“Our expectations were lofty coming into this search and 3FORTY3 exceeded them in every way. We met some of the most talented GTM leaders in SaaS and 3FORTY3’s thoughtfulness and judgement was spot on. They have unmatched knowledge of the talent landscape, empathy for their customer and I valued their counsel along this journey. Rockstar experience and outcome!”
Hanno Renner, Founder & CEO
Lightspeed Venture Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, Alkeon Capital, Altimeter Capital, Greenoaks, Global Founders Capiltal, Index Ventures, Accel, Northzone
HR Software, Recruiting, SaaS
“The 3FORTY3 team were superb partners in recruiting a stellar CRO for ThoughtSpot. We were able to land our top candidate and meet the timeline we provided at the onset of the search. They understood the level and complexity well and only presented the best.”
Sudheesh Nair, CEO
Lightspeed Venture Partners, March Capital, Capital One Ventures, Khosla, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, Fidelity, GIC
Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, Big Data
“3FORTY3 helped us land a remarkable CMO. We quickly aligned on the tier-1 target profiles of interest and every candidate we met was top class. Throughout the process they were great communicators and acted with a sense of urgency and precision that ensured a positive outcome. Great result – would highly recommend.”
Tarun Thakur, CEO & Founder
Accel, GV, Bain Capital, Ballistic, Norwest, True Venutres
Security, Software
“One of our investors introduced us to the team at 3FORTY3. From the start, they showed us great candidates with highly relevant backgrounds and proof-points of success for the marketing mission at hand. Additionally, they tuned their assessment to our stage, distributed team, and unique company culture. They offered super candidate feedback and we landed a world-class VP. Highly recommend.”
Aidan Gomez, Co-Founder & CEO
Index Ventures, Radical Ventures
Software, Communications Infrastructure
“3FORTY3 goes far beyond the standard search service. Their networks are incredibly deep, which kept us well informed of the changing market conditions throughout the search process. Their consultation and advice helped us land strategic marketing leaders that are already bringing immense value to the Motive platform.”
Shoaib Makani, Co-Founder/CEO
Insight Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, IVP, Greenoaks Capital, ITOCHU Corporation, G2VP
AI, Logistics, SaaS, Transportation
“Working with Team 3FORTY3 was the best executive search we’ve done. They were collaborative throughout the process and had a clear understanding of what we prioritized in our team culture and organizational composition. As a result, their candidate targeting was thoughtful and exhaustive, and the candidates we considered were high-quality, well-informed and interested in the opportunity. I recommend Team 3FORTY3 for their thorough approach and for their helpful guidance at every step.”
Shishir Mehrotra, Co-Founder & CEO
Greylock, NEA, General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Document Management, Collaboration, Software, Applications
“3FORTY3 helped us land the best CMO on the market! They exceeded expectations and were our trusted advisors throughout the process; tireless, great work ethic, on top of the details – over communicating along the way. Based on our amazing experience, 3FORTY3 is now our executive recruitment firm of choice.”
Ariel Cohen & Ilan Twig, Co-Founders
Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Zeev Ventures
Business Travel, Computer, Software
“It was a pleasure to partner with 3FORTY3 to find our new CMO. They truly listened to our company’s needs, coming to every weekly meeting with transparent and insightful updates. The process was very organized, and we were more than pleased with the result as our top candidate is joining the team.”
Brian Long, Co-Founder
Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, IVP, Coatue, Eniac Ventures, NextView Ventures
Marketing Automation, SaaS, Personalized Mobile Messaging Platform
“The 3FORTY3 team rocks! In short order they were able to engage and close our top candidate. They are also a lot of fun to partner with – I highly recommend them for tough GTM searches.”
Jason Gardner, Executive Chaiman (Former CEO)
ICONIQ Capital, Goldman Sachs, IA Capital Group, Visa, 83 North, Granite Ventures, Commerce
FinTech, Enterprise, SaaS
“3FORTY3 quickly understood our business needs and developed a high-quality pipeline of candidates that met and exceeded our profile. They adapted as needed, but because they understood the core of what we were looking for, nearly all of the candidates they brought to the table were qualified, which saved us a lot of time. Based on my experience, I can confidently recommend their team.”
Billy Bosworth, Former CEO
Lightspeed, Norwest, Cisco, Redpoint, Insight Partners, Sapphire Ventures, DTCB, Adams Street Partners
Analytics, Big Data, Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with 3FORTY3 on our CMO search. The candidates surfaced were fantastic. Their attention to detail and sense of urgency was exceptional. We are thrilled with the outcome. I’d highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team.”
Suresh Vasudevan, CEO
Insight Partners, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures
Security, Cloud Computing, Open Source
“We were looking for a top-notch marketing leader and 3FORTY3 delivered. They were passionate about our company’s needs, tactical and deliberate with their strategy, and hands-on every step of the way. We spoke with several firms and found 3FORTY3 to really tailor the process to what we needed, and with the help of their expertise and consultation, we landed our top choice. We would absolutely work with them again.”
Ali Golshan, CEO/Co-Founder
Moonshots Capital, Greylock, Anthos Capital, Section 32
Privacy Engineering as a Service, Data Storage, Database
“We had great experience with 3FORTY3 recently on an ambitious CMO search. The team spent a lot of energy up front getting to know us at a granular level and quickly delivered a high-quality pipeline of differentiated candidates that gave us a great sense of the market. They ran a thoughtful and highly effective process from launch through hire and they’re also a lot of fun to work with. I would highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team to any entrepreneur looking to hire world-class executive talent.”
Ara Mahdessia & Vahe Kuzoyan, Co-Founders
Bessemer, Index Ventures. ICONIQ Capital, Battery
Home Services, SaaS, Software
“The partnership with 3FORTY3 exceeded our expectations. They took the time to learn our business, team and culture and we ultimately closed our top candidate. They worked at a fierce pace to uncover the best candidates, passionately selling the company along the way. I highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team.”
Alex Ratner, CEO & Co-Founder
Greylock, Accel Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GV
Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software
“The folks at 3FORTY3 provided a phenomenal experience! They invested deeply in understanding our needs and also helped us create an exceptional candidate experience. Throughout the search, they were fast, professional, and thoughtful, and they made the process fun along the way. We’re very pleased with the outcome of our search – I highly recommend team 3FORTY3.”
Will Lowe, COO
Coatue, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Innovation Endeavors, S28 Capital
Enterprise Software, Event Management, SaaS
“3FORTY3 helped us craft a winning CMO engagement strategy and compelling narrative, which led to us hiring a fantastic Marketing Leader. They were dependable, attentive, dedicated and fun. It was a pleasure working with them.”
Evan Smith, Co-Founder & CEO
Amadeus Capital Partners, GV, Schematic Ventures, Ridgeline Partners, AlleyCorp, Working Capital
Enterprise, AI, ML, Data Integration, Software
“Partnering with 3FORTY3 for Remote’s CRO and CMO searches was a game changer. Their approach went beyond traditional recruitment methods, offering us a tailored experience that perfectly aligned with our needs. With an unrivaled blend of market intelligence, strategic guidance, and unwavering commitment, 3FORTY3 led us to discover exceptional leaders who not only fit our roles, but also resonate with our company culture. We wholeheartedly recommend 3FORTY3 for their unmatched ability to deliver results that exceed expectations.”
Job van der Voort, CEO & Co-Founder
Two Sigma Ventures, Index Ventures, Accel, Sofbank Vision Fund, General Catalyst, Remote First Capital, Gaingels, Sequoia Capital, 9Yards Capital, Day One Ventures, Base Partners, 10x Capital, Flat Capital, Adams Street Partners
HR, Recruiting, Software, Payroll, Compliance, Enterprise Software
“We put a lot of trust in 3FORTY3 to find us a unicorn Sales leader and they over delivered. They ran a highly efficient and collaborative process that resulted in landing our #1 choice. I highly recommend their team.”
Bob van Luijt, Co-Founder & CEO
New Enterprise Associates, Battery Ventures, ING Ventures, Zetta Venture Partners, Cortical Ventures, Index Ventures, GTMfund, SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)
AI, Open Source, Database, Enterprise Software
“3FORTY3’s acumen and their nuanced approach navigating the complexities of executive talent acquisition delivered an ideal outcome for our Head of Marketing search – all in a short period of time! The level of transparency, thorough market analysis, and consistent alignment with our organizational needs was remarkable. Their service didn’t just end with compelling candidate introductions but was followed through with a white-glove experience for all participants – helping to further amplify the Hydrolix brand.”
Marty Kagan, Co-Founder & CEO
Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, Sequoia Capital
Wing, Nava Ventures, AV8 Ventures, Oregon Venture Fund, S3 Ventures, Silicon Valley Data Capital, The R Group, LLC
“3FORTY3 ran a great search for us and helped us land an outstanding marketing leader. They spent time up front in the process to really understand our company, the mission for the role and candidate persona’s that could plug in and make the most impact day one. They ran an efficient process from candidate assessment thru to hire – superb result; highly recommend.”
Zayd Enam, Co-Founder
Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock, Sequoia Capital
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, NLP
“We were looking for a transcendent leader as our CMO – someone that uniquely fit our culture, who was passionate about our product / vision, empathetic to the challenges of our customers and adaptable to the complexities of our biz model. The 3FORTY3 team understood the high-bar and subtle nuances and they delivered a positive outcome that my team, Board and I are thrilled with. I would highly recommend to any Founder/CEO.”
Sid Sijbrandij, Founder/CEO
Khosla, Google Ventures, Y Combinator, August Capital
Open-source, DevOps, SaaS, Enterprise
“FORTY3 distinguishes itself from other executive recruitment firms with their deep market and functional knowledge, as well as, an uncanny ability to discern the needs and culture of our organization. We set a very high bar and they performed admirably – providing a strong mix of qualified candidates at all stages of the search, which led us to our ideal hire. Great experience.”
Sal Sflerlazza , CEO
Summit Partners
Enterprise, Information Technology, IT Management, Software
“3FORTY3 is the go-to firm for GTM executive searches. We’ve conducted numerous searches and their rigor, advice and counsel along the way was invaluable in landing our finalist candidates. Team 3FORTY3 exceeded all expectation and they did it in record time! They have our strongest recommendation.”
Brian Beyer, CEO/Founder
Legion Capital, Summit Partners, Service Provider Capital, Access Ventures, Noro-Moseley Partners
Cyber Security
“They did a great job working with us to understand our executive needs and our team. They placed a great leader who is making a huge impact.”
Chris Wanstrath, Founder/CEO
a16z, Sequoia, IVP, SV Angel, Thrive Capital
Enterprise, Dev Platform, Cloud Computing
“As a business we’re breaking new ground on both the product arena and GTM model for the markets we serve. Getting the right Marketing leader was paramount and a bit of a unicorn hire. Team 3FORTY3 took the time to understand our unique business variables and provided us with a diverse slate of quality candidates. They brought depth and insights on the market and talent each week and we landed our top choice. I couldn’t be happier and recommend highly.”
Joshua Motta, Co-Founder & CEO
Ribbit Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Vy Capital, Hillhouse Capital Group, Felicis Ventures, Greyhound Capital
Enterprise, Cyber Security
“The 3FORTY3 team was a great partner. They spent valuable time up front in the process to truly understand our company and unique attributes, and then quickly delivered a pipeline of strong candidates, many of whom they had strong relationships with already. They move fast and are well connected. We appreciated their advice and counsel as we were moving forward with a finalist and looking to understand market dynamics. Highly recommend.”
Emmanuel Straschnov, Co-Founder & CEO
SignalFire, Insight Partners, Betaworks, Third Kind Venture Capital, Neo Ventures
Enterprise, Development Platform, Web Development, Software
“We had a difficult set of requirements for our most senior GTM executive search. We knew the universe of candidates would be finite requiring a surgical approach. Team 3FORTY3 was thoughtful about market engagement, and when presenting candidates had valuable insights on why each would be uniquely qualified for the role. They ran a tight process and ultimately landed our top choice candidate who is already making an impact to the business. I highly recommend.”
Peter Sirota, CEO
Softbank Vision Fund, Foundry Group, DFJ Growth, DBL Partners, Thrive Capital, Premjilnvest
Enterprise Software, Open Source, BI, Location data platform
“One of our investors introduced 3FORTY3; we valued their focus and specialization on GTM and sector experience in security. This was my first experience working with an executive search firm and it exceeded my expectations; requires patience, rigor an a well oiled strategy – 3FORTY3 took the time to understand our unique culture, gave candid feedback about our own messaging/story, presented quality candidates for comparison, and ultimately we landed two incredibility paired GTM leaders who we’re confident will make a positive impact. Highly recommend 3FORTY3.”
Chris Kirsch, CEO
Decibel Partners, other individual investors
Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, Asset Management IT
“3FORTY3 did an amazing job for us — tireless, thorough, and always on top of things. We were introduced to an impressive roster of candidates and they helped us find someone who was a great leader and culture fit. Thanks again!”
Scott Stephenson, Co-Founder & CEO
Wing VC, Nvidia GPU Ventures, Compound, Y Combinator, Boost VC
Enterprise, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Speech Recognition, Software
“I would recommend 3FORTY3 to any high growth tech company looking to further strengthen their executive bench. The process was focused and highly strategic and their knowledge of the space and counsel was invaluable during both of our projects with them. I would work with them again without a doubt.”
Ashish Nagar, Founder/CEO
Battery Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Village Global
Enterprise, AI, Analytics
“The team at 3FORTY3 were an incredible partner landing our ‘first choice’ CMO. Our bar was unapologetically high; the team was relentless in pursuit with access to the very best in global marketers.”
Bipul Sinha, Founder & CEO
Greylock, Lightspeed Ventures, Bain Capital, Khosla Ventures, IVP
Enterprise, Software, Cloud Data Management, Security
“Given our business is multi-dimensional (B2B2C, SaaS+ Marketplace) and driven by our purpose of unlocking opportunity, we needed a partner who could see beyond the traditional CMO spec design. We appreciated 3FORTY3’s intimate knowledge and customized approach. Their team represented Karat exceptionally well to candidates and they operated like a true extension of our team. We’re very excited about the outcome. Must partner with 3FORTY3!”
Mohit Bhende, Co-Founder & CEO
Tiger Global Management, EXOR N.V., Norwest Venture Partners, Base Partners, SemperVirens Venture Capital, HighSage Ventures, 8VC
SaaS, Cloud Interviewing Platform, B2B2C
“What I appreciated most about our partnership with 3FORTY3 was their high-level of involvement in each phase of the search. They were laser focused on the exact sales leader we needed and worked hard to get us someone exceptional, keeping us in the loop every step of the way. They didn’t take their foot off the pedal until the search was completed, and their market knowledge and persistence generated a fantastic outcome.”
Ori Rafael, CEO/Co-Founder
Scale Venture Partners, Vertex US
Enterprise, Analytics, Big Data, Cloud Data Services
“3FORTY3’s structured and refined strategy coupled with their industry knowledge and expertise was essential to finding our most ideal VP of Marketing, and they did it within 50 days! We couldn’t have been more satisfied with their strategic, dynamic process, and the phenomenal outcome.”
Ted Blosser, CEO
Susa Ventures, Bow Capital, OMERS Ventures, Initialized Capital, Slack Fund
LMS Software, E-Learning, SaaS, Software
“3FORTY3’s streamlined and highly organized search process coupled with their market expertise and wide network led us to a Head of Product marketing who checked off all our boxes. The team’s dedication and tenacity showed through in every meeting. The experience was professional, dynamic, and enjoyable. We are very happy with the outcome.”
Hasan Imam, CEO
Greylock, Wing Venture Capital, GV
Enterprise, Cyber Security, Network Security
“I have worked with four executive hiring firms in the US in the past and this has been the best experience for me.”
Vaibhav Jain, Founder & CEO
Lightspeed, Norwest, Cisco, Redpoint, Insight Partners, Sapphire Ventures, DTCB, Adams Street Partners
Enterprise Software, Event Management, SaaS
“The team at 3FORTY3 delivered a fantastic search. They were thoughtful about the kinds of candidates they surfaced and why they were being presented. They supported our team throughout the hiring process with smart advice, and data, which kept things on track. We landed a world-class CMO who was our universal top-choice. We enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend the team at 3FORTY3.”
Anant Kale, CEO/Founder
Lightspeed Ventures, Redpoint Ventures
Enterprise, SaaS, AI, Expense Auditing
“Given our business after two successful GTM leadership searches with 3FORTY3, I can confidently say that the firm possesses an exceptional process and knowledge of the market. They took the time to deeply understand our business’ needs in order to find us the perfect fit from both a competence and culture prospective and provided us with two fantastic hires overseeing our Sales and Marketing departments. Highly recommended.“
Rich Sorkin, CEO & Co-Founder
DCVC, Ignition Partners, Energize Ventures, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Enterprise, AI, Analytics, Climate Analytics
“The 3FORTY3 team is well networked, understood quickly the right candidate we were looking for, and delivered a number of high-quality prospects in a short amount of time. We appreciated the tight process they ran and the consulting they provided along the way where needed. We had a great experience and would highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team.“
Nick Schrock, CEO & Founder
Sequoia, Slow Ventures, Amplify, Fathom Capital, OSS Capital, Neo, Index, Coatue
Enterprise, Big Data, IT, Software
“3FORTY3 blew all expectations out of the water – I was impressed with their attention to detail and how they were able to intuitively understand the type of candidate we needed. 3FORTY3 went above and beyond to help SupplyPike find a world class strategic fit. I’m very optimistic about our placement and his ability to get us to the next level.”
TJ Sangam, CEO & Co-Founder
Noro-Moseley, Blumberg Capital
Enterprise, Supply Chain Management, AI, ML
“The team at 3FORTY3 understood our culture and organization, consistently digging into what we needed to make sure we found a spectacular fit. Their feedback and opinions helped us shape the role and the candidates we targeted. 3FORTY3’s strategic and deliberate strategy paid off! Happy to recommend them.”
Doug Dennerline, CEO
Kleiner Perkins, Emergence, AME Cloud Ventures, Pear VC, Formation 8, Correlation Ventures, North Coast Technology Investors, Plug and Play Tech Center
Enterprise Software, SaaS, Information Technology, Human Resources
“It was a pleasure to partner with 3FORTY3 on our recent CMO search. They invested the time upfront to fully understand our unique business and culture and helped us land our number one choice, in short order. Highly recommend using them for tough GTM searches.”
Jay Lee, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Battery Ventures, Mucker Capital, Wavemaker Partners
Enterprise, SaaS
“3FORTY3 rocked our Sales Leader search. They spent time upfront on the strategy and built an engaging market pitch with a keen eye for our needs, which resulted in the hire of a fantastic revenue leader. Having a partnership with 3FORTY3 significantly improved our time-to-hire. We are very pleased with the outcome!”
Kerry Wang, Co-Founder & CEO
Accel, Founders Fund, Y Combinator, Shasta, Kapor Capital, Operator Collective
Enterprise, HR, Recruiting, Talent Platform, SaaS, AI, ML, Big Data
“The 3FORTY3 team went above and beyond on our CMO search. The slate of candidates in the final stages of the search was extremely strong, and they helped us close our #1 choice for the position. We couldn’t be more happy with the outcome; our new marketing executive is truly world class, and we have 3FORTY3 to thank.”
Finbarr Taylor & Nick Raushenbush, Co-Founders
Y Combinator, VMG Partners, Pioneer Fund, Initialized Capital
E-Commerce, SaaS, Web Design, Web Development
“We recently engaged the 3FORTY3 team on a tough C-level search and they didn’t disappoint. Their intimate knowledge of our industry and the candidate pool was unmatched. In short order, they developed a number of highly-credible executives for us to speak with, and their streamlined process helped us land our first choice quickly. I would highly recommend 3FORTY3.”
Jaspreet Singh, CEO
Sequoia, Nexus Venture, Riverwood Capital
Enterprise, Data Storage, SaaS
“They are fantastic to work with – responsive, diligent, and informed on the market. Great process that balanced getting to know us, our business and what was key to success in the role. They brought us the right kind of quality candidates quickly and consistently. We landed an impactful executive. I would highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team.”
Greg Murphy, President & CEO
Wing, TenEleven Ventures, Unusual Ventures
Enterprise, SaaS, Security
“Absolute professionals! Excellent communication throughout. Tight process. We looked at a healthy pool of qualified candidates in short order. After we selected our candidate, 3FORTY3 was very helpful and a strategic partner in the closing of our new Chief Commercial Officer. Would definitely recommend them to anyone in the network.”
Jeff Linnell, CEO
SignalFire, Pelion Venture Partners
Robotics
“I only have the best things to say about 3FORTY3! From the professionalism to the network, to maintaining the highest bar throughout the search, even when it seemed tough – outstanding client experience and result.”
Ryan Chan, CEO & Founder
Y Combinator, Emergence Capital, Battery Ventures
Enterprise, SaaS, CMMS, EAMS
“As someone who has worked with a few headhunters in the past, 3FORTY3 is by far the best firm we worked with. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with them; quickly developed a deep connection and were better aligned than any other search firm we’ve worked with in the past. We look forward to a lasting relationship with the 3FORTY3 team. Highly endorse.”
Tomer Tagrin, CEO & Co-Founder
Bessemer Venture Partners, Access Industries, Blumberg Capital
Commerce Marketing, Content, Social Media Marketing
“What I appreciated about 3FORTY3’s process and unique team approach was their thorough review of our business and the underlying dynamics of our executive leadership needs. This early work really set the tone for the search and aligned the key decision makers around the right candidate experience and level quickly. We ultimately landed our top choice and she’s been making an immediate impact. 3FORTY3 is also a lot of fun to work with. I’d highly recommend.”
Jim Zemlin, Executive Director
Non-Profit
Enterprise, Open Source, Non-Profit
“I conducted multiple searches with Steve and the 3FORTY3 team. Each search resulted in solid, long-term hires that were excellent fits for Coupa. Their attention to detail, organizational skills, and 24/7 availability made our work together highly productive. I endorse without hesitation.”
Rob Bernshteyn, CEO
Battery Ventures, Blue Run, Eldorado, MDV, Crosslink Capital, Meritech
Enteprise, eProcurement, SaaS
“3FORTY3 felt like an extension of our team. Their passion and enthusiasm from kickoff through to close was undeniable. As with most exec searches, we had a Swiss-Army-Knife set of requirements for the role. They were patient, listened carefully and introduced us to a solid panel of highly relevant candidates. Their counsel was thoughtful and helped us navigate the process to hire a leader who has been a superb addition to Okta. I would highly recommend 3FORTY3.”
Eric Berg, CPO
a16z, Sequoia, Greylock, Khosla, Floodgate
Enterprise, Identity Management, SaaS
“We first partnered with 3FORTY3 in 2015 for an Operations leadership role, and – with our growing needs – have recently returned to the firm for support with additional Operations leadership roles. The 3FORTY3 team has been a consistent and reliable resource for us as our company evolves through each new phase.”
Jenny Du, Co-Founder
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, GIC, Viking Global Investors, Upfront Ventures, A16Z
BioTech, Advanced Materials, Ag Tech, Agriculture
“We quickly learned the 3FORTY3 Operations team capitalizes on an unparalleled depth of experience, not only in the world of executive search but as true operations professionals. They have expert knowledge of the market, speak the language, and understand our operational needs. Adding value above and beyond the standard executive search, we’re fortunate to have such a trusted partner to help build an exceptional leadership team.”
Elram Goren, Co-Founder & CEO
Corner Ventures, Playground Global, Aleph, Innovation Endeavor
E-commerce, Supply Chain Management, Robotics
“As a CEO / Founder you worry about any 3rd party vendor being able to tell your story as well as you can. 3FORTY3 truly became an extension of our team. They spent the time to understand our business & culture and embodied the passion required to tell our compelling story to candidates who showed up to interviews prepared and excited to discover more.- We landed a real difference maker in our new CMO. I would highly recommend the team at 3FORTY3.”
Vijay Balasubramaniyan, CEO/Co-Founder
Andreessen Horowitz, Citi Ventures, Felicis Ventures, CapitalG, GV, IVP and Vitruvian Partners.
Risk Management, Security
“Best retained search process we’ve experienced and we landed our #1 choice for our new CMO. 3FORTY3 was an invaluable partner, arming us with detailed / transparent candidate and market insights along the way. We had a highly competitive and accelerated candidate close, and the coordination between teams to insure success was exceptional. I would highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team.”
Manish Sood, Founder & CEO
NEA, Crosslink Capital, Sapphire Ventures, .406 Ventures
Data Integration, MDM, PaaS, Analytics
“Their team is highly consultative and extremely well networked. Honest, personable and they were a true partner across several key searches for Chef; highly recommend.”
Barry Crist, CEO
Battery Ventures, DFJ, Ignition Partners, Scale Venture Partners
Enterprise, DevOps, SaaS
“The team at 3FORTY3 took an interest in getting to know our business, our culture, and our recruitment needs. They internalized this and quickly went to work, bringing us a pipeline of high caliber candidates. The team has an extensive network and was highly collaborative, translating into a successful search. I would highly recommend.”
Kavitha Mariappan, Chief Marketing Officer
Accel, Lightspeed, Sway Ventures
Enterprise, Developer Tools, SaaS
“We partnered with 3FORTY3 on a recent marketing leadership search and we’re very pleased with their process and the end results. 3FORTY3 got into the market quickly and they were developing compelling candidates right from the start. Even though it was a tough search, we landed a phenomenal candidate and would highly recommend them for executive GTM focused searches.”
Alex Austin, CEO
NEA, Founders Fund, Playground Ventures, Samsung Ventures, Pear Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Madrona Venture Group
Mobile, Enterprise, SaaS, Analytics
“Their approach was far more than just a search. They acted as expert consultants, taking the time to understand NODAR’s unique needs and tailoring the search accordingly. This resulted in a highly efficient process that identified top talent aligned with our vision. The commitment to transparency by 3FORTY3 throughout the search, combined with their in-depth market analysis, ensured we were presented with the best possible candidates.”
Leaf Jiang, CEO & Co-Founder
New Enterprise Associates, Rhapsody Venture Partners, Plug and Play
Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D Technology, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision, Sensor
“3FORTY3 understood our goals from the start and used their extensive network to deliver a curated selection of top performers who truly understood the challenges and opportunities unique to our business. Ultimately, 3FORTY3 helped us land the ideal candidate – someone who not only possessed the skills we needed but also the industry-specific knowledge to propel our growth. We’d work with them again on any senior executive search in the future.”
Mike Saltzman, Co-Founder & Co-CEO
First Round, Asymmetric Capital Partners, FirstMark Capital, Foundation Capital
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Commercial Insurance, Fraud Detection, Insurance, InsurTech, Risk Management
From beginning to end, I knew I had retained the right search firm. There is a finesse to their approach and delivery – from aligning key stakeholders on level, skills, and compensation, to supporting the search with data and market-based knowledge, to managing a collaborative process and coordinated close; all made for an incredible experience and partnership. 3FORTY3 hit it out of the park for us, and I recommend without hesitation.
Ravi Khatod, CEO
Alloy Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Dell Technologies Capital, Greylock, First Round Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, GS Growth
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Fraud Detection, Network Security, SaaS
The CMO search is one of the most competitive we’ve had to do. 3FORTY3 really understood our needs and led a flawless process. I really appreciate how they were always available and on top of everything throughout the process. Their advice at the key moments of the search was invaluable.
Nicolas Dessaigne, Founder & CEO
Accel, Storm Ventures, Lone Pine Capital, Aglaé Ventures
Cloud Computing, Search Engine, Semantic Search, Vertical Search
3FORTY3 really invested the time to understand the unique requirements for our Sales Leader hire. I really appreciated their structured process built on a strong sense of partnership and collaboration. I had no doubt 3FORTY3 would help us land a world class hire and they delivered.
Assaf Resnick, CEO & Co-Founder
Insight Partners, Battery Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Advent International, Sequoia Capital Israel, UBS, Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, Greenfield Partners
Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Security, DevOps, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Information Technology
The 3FORTY3 team have been search partners of ours for the past few years. They are very hands-on and took the time to deeply understand our business and culture and weren’t afraid to challenge us on what we thought we were looking for. Their candor, transparency and thoughtful counsel has made them a joy to work with. I would highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team.
Mehul Patel, Founder & CEO
Crosslink Capital, Sierra Ventures, Lumia Capital, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario
Human Resources, Internet, Marketplace, Recruiting
Collaborating with 3FORTY3 on our VP Marketing search was an amazing experience. Through a unique combination of industry insights, strategic direction, and steadfast dedication, 3FORTY3 guided us to uncover a remarkable list of qualified candidates and ultimately helped us close the best marketing leader to take our business to the next level.
We enthusiastically endorse 3FORTY3 for their capacity to deliver exceptional outcomes that exceed client expectations.
Gaurav Oberoi, Co-Founder & CEO
Khosla Ventures, Madrona, Point72 Ventures, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology, Procurement, Productivity Tools, SaaS
We were referred to 3FORTY3 by a trusted Board Member not knowing what to expect as we had always used the larger firms for our C-Suite hiring. The team at 3FORTY3 were superb partners and over delivered on our expectations. We met candidates within weeks and closed the search in within 75 days after interviewing a full slate. They have a structured, repeatable methodology that is inclusive and collaborative from start to finish. We are delighted with the final result and would highly recommend team 3FORTY3.
Craig Colby, President
Tiger Global Management, D1 Capital Partners, Investment Group of Santa Barbara
Information Technology, Software
3FORTY3 changed my perception of the value of retained search. They spent the time to really understand our business and what was important to me and my co-founder They have become more of a partner than a consultant.
Brian Thomas, Founder & CEO
Sequoia Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund, Atomico, Resolute Ventures, Amplify LA, Brick & Mortar Ventures
Consumer, Self-Storage, Service Industry
The team at 3FORTY3 brought the domain and functional expertise, rigorous process, and extensive network that we were looking for in our search partner. They took the time to understand what is mission-critical for our business and our culture and in the end, we landed a top tier candidate. We are very pleased to recommend them to anyone looking for the best.
Jesse Levey, President
Credit, Credit Cards, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, PropTech
Menlo Ventures, Globespan Capital Partners, IA Capital Group, Inventus Capital Partners, ATW Partners, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
The bottom line is that 3FORTY3 exceeded our expectations! They were a joy to work with and delivered multiple finalists to choose from, a true testament to how well they understood our business and the mission of the role. If you have the opportunity to work with 3FORTY3, you won’t regret it.
Norman Happ, SVP Sales, Partnerships, & Customer Success
Sequoia Capital, Morgenthaler Ventures, Meritech Capital Partners, CBC Capital, DoCoMo Capital, m8 Capital
Information Services, Information Technology, Mobile, SaaS, Software
I have never met more committed and laser focused recruiters. Their longtime experience, high EQ and personal outreach to every candidate helped us land our #1 dream choice executive. I cannot recommend 3FORTY3 more highly.
Ooshma Garg, Founder & CEO
Khosla Ventures, Initialized Capital, Trinity Ventures
Cooking, Delivery, E-Commerce, Food Processing, Hospitality
3FORTY3 ran a thorough and expeditious search. They were able to quickly align on the ideal profile and introduced us to an impressive group of candidates culminating in landing a great leader. From their original pitch to me, to candidate closure, they were highly competent, dependable and consistent. I strongly recommend the 3FORTY3 team.
Roman Stanek, CEO
Intel Capital, a16z, Eight Roads Ventures, JP Morgan, Tenaya Capital, CIBC Innovation Banking, Zendesk, Visa Ventures, Totvs Ventures
Analytics, Business Intelligence, Collaboration, Data Management, Enterprise Software, Finance, Insurance, InsurTech, SaaS, Software
3FORTY3 are the best executive recruiters that I have used for marketing and business development leader searches period (I’ve used 10 different firms over the last 15 years). They bring in great candidates, are candid about their skills, and responsive to changing criteria. Their “time to first high-quality candidate” is amazing. They understand our unique company culture so well that sometimes I forget that they are not a member of our team.
Munjal Shah, CEO
Biotechnology, Health Care, Information Technology, Life Science, Software
You get a partner invested in your success who takes hiring as seriously as you do and won’t rest until the job is done. It won’t be just another search for them, they are savvy about the details, and they adapt to what you need.
Marcela Sapone & Jessica Beck, Co-Founders
New Enterprise Associates, Spark Capital, Invesco, DivcoWest, Greystar, Rialto Capital Management
Home Services, Hospitality, Property Management, Real Estate, Software
They helped us recruit our first ever CMO and delivered in spades. They not only landed us a great CMO, but they also helped our game in terms of hiring senior talent in general. Their patience, persistent, and willingness to coach us made for a great experience. #winning
Amanda Lannert, Founder & CEO
Updata Partners, Sigma Partners
Education, Human Resources, InsurTech, Internet, Personalization, SaaS, Software
From start to finish, the search process with 3FORTY3 was strategic and consultative. They truly understood our business, dynamics and culture. We set the bar high and our parameters were tight, but they delivered a stellar panel of candidates, any one of which could do the job. In the end, we closed our #1 choice. Thank you to the team for a job well done.
Doug Lebda, Founder & CEO
Commercial Lending, Credit, Credit Cards, E-Commerce, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Lending, Marketplace, Mobile Apps
I would have to call this the best first 2 weeks I have ever seen from a new top executive joining my org. I couldn’t imagine a better fit for what we needed – greatly appreciate their support on this critical executive hire. Highly recommend.
Phil Fernandez, CEO
Analytics, Brand Marketing, Enterprise Software, Marketing, Automation, SaaS
Battery Ventures, Mayfield Fund, InterWest Partners, IVP, Storm Ventures
I had heard great things about 3FORTY3 from my investor group and they didn’t disappoint. They introduced us to an impressive roster of candidates and ran a thorough / rigorous process. 3FORTY3 found us an amazing CMO. I would absolutely work with them again.
Gus Robertson, CEO
New Enterprise Associates, Goldman Sachs, Headline, Runa Capital, Titanium Ventures
DevOps, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Software, Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Software
Members of 3FORTY3 worked with us on a challenging VP Product search, helping find a candidate with specialized experience in the areas we were looking for. Their team was great to work with through the entire process, from early definition, right through to integrating the candidate with our team. I’d highly recommend.
Stephen Lake, CEO
Intel Capital, Spark Capital, Velocity, Strategic Innovation Fund
Consumer Electronics, Consumer Goods, Eyewear, Google Glass, Robotics, Wearables
We had a fantastic experience with the 3FORTY3 team. Their network access was impressive and their counsel throughout the process was immensely helpful. I saw seven high-caliber executives in the first 4-weeks, all uniquely suited for the role. Being able to compare / contrast candidates side-by-side in a short window of time gave me the confidence to make an informed decision. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. I’m a big fan.
Rajeev Behera, Founder & CEO
a16z, Lightspeed, TPG Growth
Human Resources, SaaS
Bessemer Venture Partners, Notable Capital, Francisco Partners, Capital IP Investment Partners
Apps, Consumer Electronics, Internet of Things, Mobile, Wireless
We worked with 3FORTY3 over the past couple of years to build out a world-class Operations team. The Partners executed a highly transparent and disciplined process, provided relevant market feedback helpful to our business, and delivered top-notch candidates. I found 3FORTY3 to be a marketplace leader, capitalizing on a unique mix of top-tier executive search talent combined with meaningful, real-world ops leadership experience.
Kate Roberts, Chief Operating Officer
Canaan Partners
Dental, Health Care, Medical, Medical Device, Personal Health
As a CEO, hiring key executives is one of my top priorities, but as an entrepreneur, the thought of paying a retained search firm was hard to rationalize. After several months of pouring through my network, my advisors encouraged me to enlist outside help and recommended 3FORTY3. Their team jumped in immediately, aligned the key stakeholders, and passionately advised me throughout the search process. We landed our top candidate who is making an immediate impact – I couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome / process and would highly recommend the 3FORTY3 team without reservation.
Michael Papay, CEO & Co-Founder
First Analysis, SaaS Capital
Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Crowdsourcing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internet, Real Time
In a short amount of time, they were able to connect us with several very high caliber people, and we ended up hiring an amazing executive. What impressed me most was their accessibility – they took calls, texts, emails even when on vacation. They were also very helpful in closing the candidate.
Art Agrawal, Board Member & Founder
RBC Venture Partners, Data Point Capital
Automotive, Consumer, E-Commerce, Logistics, Marketplace