Discover How to Land a 10x Executive Who Turns Heads, Uplevels Your Team, and Wins You Accolades From Your Board — All in Under an Hour, Simply by Taking a Walk and Talking Into Your Phone.

With Bearhug’s Free Position Brief GPT, you can simply talk into your phone, answer 21 questions, and instantly receive a Persuasive Position Brief™ you can use to promote your next executive role. The kind of asset that’ll get the top 10% of passive candidates, who would have otherwise ignored you or said no, to lean in and want to talk. If executed properly, it can also cut your search time by ~50%.

Our Customers Have Spoken

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

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

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

Doug Brown
"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
"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
"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

Why Most Searches Fail

Most CEOs feel ready to launch a search if they’ve got:

A strong network
A great product and team
Market momentum

But without the right setup, things often stall — or go completely off the rails.

The result?

Top candidates ignore you or decline
Inbound wastes your team’s time
Your pitch falls flat across stakeholders
The process gets mismanaged

Lost time. Lost momentum. And a muddied candidate pool that makes it harder — and more expensive — for anyone to fix later.

The Solution?

Bearhug’s Free Search Accelerator GPT Worksheet – gives you the first and most important building block of our $10K Search Accelerator Workshop.

With it, you’ll create a Persuasive Position Brief™ — the same candidate-facing asset we build for retained clients that flips top executives from “not looking” to leaning in and wanting to talk.

Here’s how it works:

Answer 21 essential questions about your company and the role
Use talk-to-text to capture your answers (no apps to download and no editing required)
Our proprietary GPT will instantly produce your Persuasive Position Brief™ (use it immediately!)

Why It Matters

This single document will:

Help you punch well above your weight class — and approach candidates once out of reach
Cut your hiring time in half by letting candidates sort and sift themselves
Drop straight into your workflow tomorrow (or even today!)
Inspire your team to share the role with their networks — your best source of warm candidate flow
Get top candidates leaning in (and sometimes even selling you on why you should hire them)

And here’s the kicker: you don’t need to explain where this strategy came from.

You can keep this whole process a secret — and take all the credit!

$10K Deliverable (Free)

The Free GPT Worksheet lets you produce your own Persuasive Position Brief™ which is normally the most valuable external deliverable from our paid Search Accelerator Workshop — a $10,500 program offered exclusively through our curated VC partners, who purchase ‘workshop credits’ and provide them free to select CEOs in their portfolios at the appropriate time.

Because we can only run a limited number of live workshop sessions each week alongside our retained searches, we created this Free GPT Worksheet so every CEO in need can take a DIY approach when we’re not available to help directly — and still access the critical foundation needed to dramatically improve executive search outcomes.

Your Next Step (CEOs Only)

This Free GPT Worksheet is designed for CEOs who are taking full ownership of their next executive hire. Because this leader will report directly to YOU, it’s critical that you lead this initiative to utilize our Free GPT Worksheet yourself.

To request access, send me an email 📩 kraig@bearhugrecruiting.com with “Worksheet” in the subject line, and include three quick things in the body:

How you learned about this offer…
The role you’re preparing to hire…
Your target start date (when you need this person to be butt in seat)…

Alternatively, simply fill out the form below and include the 3 data points above in the message.

Once we receive your request, we’ll send you the Free GPT Worksheet so you can get started.

"Bearhug's in a category of its own. It's not even fair to compare them to other recruiters. Their process and work product blew me away."

Kourosh Zamani
"Bearhug helped us hire damn great department heads who've all built out strong teams. We’re growing 10% MoM & have expanded to 30 states!"

Maria Khokhlova
"Bearhug found our winning candidate within 7 days. Towards the end, it felt like they were our own Chief People Officer."

Himanshu Gupta
“Working with Bearhug was worth every penny and every minute. I now have a new standard for how I'll recruit for all future hires.”

Robert Romano
“I’ve recommended Bearhug to my board and will promote them to the other startup founders in my network. They've done an amazing job!"

Somya Kapoor
"Of the 55 Executive Search Firms I've worked with, none had the follow-up, professionalism, thoroughness & enthusiasm as Bearhug Recruiting."

Richard DeFrancisco
“Bearhug's unwavering drive & persistence gave me the confidence they'd get the job done. We found an amazing "diamond in the rough!"

Aaron Elder
“Bearhug's a N of 1 at what they do. Any VC portfolio company with go-to-market hiring would be very lucky to work with them.”

Ryan Alshak
"Now I really know what it means to be a "great recruiter". I'm afraid there is an impossible gap between Bearhug and the rest."

Dmitry Korolev
“Bearhug helped us hire all of our GTM function heads. Monthly sales have grown ~3x. Plus our team freaking loved working with them!”

Ivan Lvov
"Bearhug's hiring window was solid. The process was solid. Our needs were met effectively which is why I’ve come back for all our GTM roles."

Rohit Gupta
"Bearhug's approach was structured & methodical which helped us ferret out candidates we simply would not find through other means."

Sriram Ramachandran
"The experience with Bearhug was like a breath of fresh air. We hired a great new CEO and the way they serviced us was amazing.”

Josh Hailpern

FAQs

We Diagnose First, Price Second.
Just like a great mechanic, we don’t quote before inspection. Every engagement begins with a free 30-Minute Discovery Diagnostic — the first step to clarify your goals, workflow, and 3–12-month headcount plan. From there, we co-design a custom recruiting roadmap and craft a tailored proposal that fits your growth stage, urgency, and complexity.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — only precision-fit solutions.
While we’re certainly not your cheapest option, it’ll be hard to work with another search firm once you’ve tried Bearhug. Each proposal is built from scratch after we fully understand your requirements, brand reputation, internal hiring process, and our available capacity.
One of our biggest advantages is the flexibility of our pricing model. Invest 30 minutes with us, and there’s a strong chance we can accommodate both your recruiting needs and your budget — without compromise on quality or outcomes.
💡 What You’ll Gain
- Certainty: A proven system that delivers the right hire, fast.
- Clarity: A roadmap that aligns your entire team before outreach.
- Continuity: A partner who evolves with you as your needs scale.
🔧 Time for a Recruiting System Check-Up: Every early- and growth-stage CEO tunes their product and GTM engine — but rarely their hiring engine.

Start with your free 30-Minute Discovery Diagnostic, and we’ll pinpoint where your recruiting workflow may be costing you time, talent, or traction.
👉 [Book Your Discovery Diagnostic Call]

And don’t forget to ask about our Easy Button MSA — the most capital-efficient, outcome-based fee structure in the market.
Historically, our average search takes us 50.7 days from kick-off to getting a signed offer letter. However, that number is skewed due to some extreme outliers.
We have a lot of control over how quickly things happen during the first 30 days (getting people into your internal process) and very little control with how fast you move things along afterward.
However, we typically work with clients to align both sides of the workflow in order to complete any given search within ~60 days (+/- 15 day).

Click [here] to book a call to discuss your needs and timeline.
While a competent Headhunter can help you fill any role you need, regardless of industry, function, seniority, size, or location, Bearhug has built its entire reputation on filling executive GTM, Finance/Ops, and Product roles.

Click [here] to discuss your needs with us.
100% of our search practice fits into either the “Environmental Technology” or “Enterprise Software” category (often both).

However, the team always gets the most excited to support founders and investment teams focused on building cutting edge solutions that bring some form of digital transformation to the physical world (e.g. “Environmental Technology”).

These solutions often involve solving incredibly complex scientific and engineering challenges and require large capital investments and R&D cycles before the product is ready to be commercialized. These solutions are often referred to as Frontier Tech, Hard Tech, or DeepTech companies.

Click [here] to discuss your needs and timeline with us.
We offer a Zero Risk “Performance Partnership” Guarantee.
(1) You’ll receive 2 interview-worthy candidates (or 1 you hire) within 21 days of search commencement on our Executive Search service or we'll refund your “engagement fee”.
(2) Our 2nd invoice is typically due at the point you’ve chosen to have a 1st interview from one or more of the candidates on our slate during our weekly status calls that begin 2-3 weeks after search kick-off.
(3) Our 3rd invoice is only due upon making the placement, meaning 100% of the risk is on OUR shoulders. We either deliver, or you pay nothing.

Click [here] to discuss your needs and timeline.
Of course. Head on over to our “Hallway of Hugs” to see what over 100+ people we’ve worked with have to say. Free to contact any one of them. They’ll all tell you we do great work.

Click [here] to discuss your needs and timeline.

Click Here To Schedule Your Free 30-Minute Diagnostics Discovery Call

Discover How to Land a 10x Executive Who Turns Heads, Uplevels Your Team, and Wins You Accolades From Your Board — All in Under an Hour, Simply by Taking a Walk and Talking Into Your Phone.

"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."

"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."

"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!"

“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!"

“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.”

"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."

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

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

"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."

“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."

“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.”

"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."

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

"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.”

"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."

"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."

"Bearhug's in a category of its own. It's not even fair to compare them to other recruiters. Their process and work product blew me away."

"Bearhug helped us hire damn great department heads who've all built out strong teams. We’re growing 10% MoM & have expanded to 30 states!"

"Bearhug found our winning candidate within 7 days. Towards the end, it felt like they were our own Chief People Officer."

“Working with Bearhug was worth every penny and every minute. I now have a new standard for how I'll recruit for all future hires.”

“I’ve recommended Bearhug to my board and will promote them to the other startup founders in my network. They've done an amazing job!"

"Of the 55 Executive Search Firms I've worked with, none had the follow-up, professionalism, thoroughness & enthusiasm as Bearhug Recruiting."

“Bearhug's unwavering drive & persistence gave me the confidence they'd get the job done. We found an amazing "diamond in the rough!"

“Bearhug's a N of 1 at what they do. Any VC portfolio company with go-to-market hiring would be very lucky to work with them.”

"Now I really know what it means to be a "great recruiter". I'm afraid there is an impossible gap between Bearhug and the rest."

“Bearhug helped us hire all of our GTM function heads. Monthly sales have grown ~3x. Plus our team freaking loved working with them!”

"Bearhug's hiring window was solid. The process was solid. Our needs were met effectively which is why I’ve come back for all our GTM roles."

"Bearhug's approach was structured & methodical which helped us ferret out candidates we simply would not find through other means."

"The experience with Bearhug was like a breath of fresh air. We hired a great new CEO and the way they serviced us was amazing.”

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