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Hiring in the field of corporate innovation as well as in the dynamic context of startup or scaleup ventures is often a challenge. Pioneers.Talent is your solution to get the best people for your innovation team or venture. We support organizations in hiring demanding profiles and key positions.

HEADHUNTING

SERVICES

We find pioneering talents for key positions in startups or corporate ventures

PIONEERS IN

RESIDENCE

We enable the growth journey of ventures with interim managers / consultants

RECRUITING AS

A SERVICE

We take over recruiting operations of ventures to build pioneering teams

Our Approach

Activation of the Pioneers global network and strong brand

Identifying and attracting candidates through our strong brand and broad network in the startup and innovation scene

Combination of proven methods with innovative formats

Achieving matchmaking between companies and talents through established expertise and innovative recruiting strategies

Tailored services to the stage of the venture or organization

Offering customized and flexible talent services tailored to the venture or organization’s stage of development

Roles to recruit for successful innovation

STARTUPS / SCALEUPS

  • C-level
  • Co-founders
  • Executives
  • Special expert profiles, such as full-stack developers or industry experts

NEW BUSINESS IN CORPORATES

  • Head of Strategy & Innovation
  • Head of Product
  • Head of New Business Development
  • Head of a New Innovation Vehicle

CORPORATE VENTURES

  • C-level
  • Executives
  • Key positions
  • Venture builders / architects

GOVERNANCE

  • Board members
  • Executives
  • Expert support
  • Coaches

Your Contact for Pioneers.Talent

Foto Rupert von Schmutzer

Rupert Schmutzer

Head of Pioneers.Talent

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  • 10+ years experience in recruiting key positions for startups and scale-ups
  • Inspires top-fit talents to join a company ensuring long-term retention
  • Client references range from early-stage ventures to unicorns with search mandates like CSO, COO, CTO, Head of Product, Engineering, Services and People
  • Advised numerous start-ups and scale-ups on their path to growth and profitability
  • Experience in working with founders, investors, and advisors maintaining a network of entrepreneurs, decision-makers and high profile talents

Why Pioneers.Talent?

We combine a unique set of assets and skills. With backgrounds from the corporate and startup world, we understand the talent side of innovation in both settings.

Profound knowledge of the market and requirements

Large network in the startup & innovation scene

Strong brand positioning and trust in the market

Flexible on-demand support for individual hirings

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