We’re Coast to Coast

Leadership Architecture
Determines What Happens Next

Companies at scale-up inflection points do not stall from lack of effort. They stall when leadership sequencing is wrong, when structural gaps go unaddressed, or when the next leader is brought in at the wrong moment.

Bearhug partners with companies across Human Performance Brands and Environmental Technology to design and secure inflection-driven leadership architecture. Senior digital, commercial, product, GTM, and C-level hires where timing and structure materially impact trajectory.

With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and just outside Charleston, South Carolina, and an active network across North America, we work both in person and virtually depending on what the situation demands.

If you’re preparing for a capital event, entering a new scale-up phase, or recalibrating your executive bench, the first step is alignment around what the business truly needs next.

Schedule a focused exploratory call below, or complete the form and we’ll respond within one business day.

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Our Customers Have Spoken

  • Brett Moyer Headshot

    "Your level is above 99% of recruiters because of the obsessive detail you go through to truly understand both the candidates and the role. Most firms say they go deep, but Bearhug actually does. That’s why we got the outcome we wanted, in the timeframe we needed."

    Brett Moyer

  • Brett Carlson Headshot

    "Bearhug’s process was absolutely thorough. From market coverage to real-time visibility, nothing was left unexamined. We landed the perfect person for the moment. 10/10."

    Brett Carlson

  • Spencer Dusebout Headshot

    "The Bearhug team is one of the top executive search firms in the nation. They have a very unique perspective on building and scaling companies and I highly recommend their work!"

    Spencer Dusebout

  • Phil Dur Headshot

    “I want to commend the Bearhug team for being such excellent partners to our entrepreneurs and the larger PeakSpan team. We really appreciate and value our relationship with you!"

    Phil Dur

  • Anton Fedorov Headshot

    “Bearhug helped one of our portfolio companies hire almost their entire US C-level team, that enabled the business to scale from 1 to 20M+ over the last 4 years. They are truly awesome.”

    Anton Fedorov

  • Jay Potter Headshot

    "I’ve worked with dozens of search firms, and Kraig and the Bearhug team are truly something special. They put more thought into their work than almost anyone I’ve met in business."

    Jay Potter

  • Gaurav Manglik Headshot

    “Kraig and the Bearhug team are one of the best startup recruiting firms I have ever met.”

    Gaurav Manglik

  • Vangelis Mihalopoulos Headshot

    "Kraig, we are thrilled to formally finish the process. Congratulations on your helping us get an amazing new executive to our company!"

    Vangelis Mihalopoulos

  • Jon Kerry-Tyerman Headshot

    "Having seen Bearhug from both sides, as a candidate & client, their approach is unmatched. Radical transparency and hands-on coaching delivered results that felt like a miracle."

    Jon Kerry-Tyerman

  • Amit Shrivastava Headshot

    “Bearhug’s outreach stood out immediately — specific, contextual, and focused on real impact. The process was collaborative, transparent, and the most thoughtful I’ve ever experienced."

    Amit Shrivastava

  • Nick Ezzo Headshot

    “Bearhug’s approach was refreshing — transparent, knowledgeable, and focused on adding value from the start. Their approach turned a high-stakes role into a smooth, confidence-building experience.”

    Nick Ezzo

  • Colin Parker Headshot

    "Bearhug is the recruiting partner high-growth businesses need — experienced, transparent, and realistic about what’s possible in senior searches. They bring urgency and deep preparation to every step."

    Colin Parker

  • Doug Brown Headshot

    "Bearhug does things differently. The process was thoughtful, transparent, and executed with a level of rigor and insight I didn’t expect."

    Doug Brown

  • Matt Fox Headshot

    "I was initially skeptical, but Bearhug quickly proved different — down-to-earth, empathetic, and thorough. They exceeded all expectations and delivered a great outcome for both sides.”

    Matt Fox

  • Jason Murante

    "Bearhug’s process was extremely structured, efficient, and effective. Unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The level of detail and organization gave me total confidence at every step."

    Jason Murante

  • Walter Rowland Headshot

    "Getting to know the Bearhug team through such a thoughtful, structured process was a standout experience. Any high-growth startup needing specific executive hires should expect not just results, but a process that makes candidates want to join."

    Walter Rowland

Let’s Talk.

hello@bearhugrecruiting.com
(858) 779-4769

Bearhug’s San Francisco Bay Area Headquarters:

98 Graceland Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94901

Bearhug’s South-East Headquarters:

1985 Riviera Dr Ste 103 - 1156
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464