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Hire talent

Good people know good people.

Exceptional companies are built by exceptional people. Finding them takes more than a LinkedIn search. I help startups and technology companies hire engineering, product, go-to-market and executive leaders through trusted relationships.

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Employee companies served
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Trusted by teams at

  • Corpay
  • Moneta
  • GoMaterials
  • Eldermark Software
  • Layla
  • DanceBug
  • Magical
  • Ava
  • Geologic AI

Hard-to-fill roles are where I thrive.

The right talent can fundamentally transform a business. I work with innovative SMBs, startups, scale-ups and enterprise brands across industries.

Marshall, founder of Talented People Partners
MarshallFounder & Principal Recruiter

About

20+ years finding the engineers who aren't looking.

Marshall has 20+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with particular strength in personally sourcing and engaging passive engineering talent for specialized, difficult-to-fill roles. His approach is highly targeted and relationship-driven: he goes deep on the market, identifies the right candidates and uses personalized outreach rather than relying on high-volume messaging or inbound applicants.

He has recruited across AI and forward deployed engineering, machine learning and data science, front-end, back-end and full stack software engineering, DevOps, SRE, infrastructure and platform, security, data engineering and technical leadership, and has the technical fluency to evaluate candidates beyond titles, keywords or company pedigree.

He operates as a genuine partner to hiring managers, helping define profiles, providing market and compensation intelligence, challenging unrealistic requirements and adjusting search strategies based on pipeline data. He actively uses AI to improve market mapping, sourcing research, candidate assessment and personalized outreach, while preserving the human judgment and relationship-building that ultimately converts passive candidates.

  • AI / Forward Deployed Engineers
  • Machine Learning & Data Scientists
  • Front-End & Back-End Engineers
  • Full Stack Software Engineers
  • DevOps, SRE, Infrastructure & Platform
  • Security
  • Data Engineers
  • Technical Leadership (CTO, VP, Director, Engineering Manager)
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“Not just a recruiter. A strategic partner invested in your growth.”

My approach

A shortlist, not a stack of resumes.

A streamlined, highly personalized process, so you spend your time running the business instead of sorting through applicants.

  1. 1

    A deep-dive job launch

    I go deep on the role, the team and the values that matter to you, using my own Job Launch Copilot AI tool to turn it into a sharp profile and search plan. No lengthy intake forms.

  2. 2

    I tap my network

    I go straight to an evolving network of top candidates. Everyone I introduce is pre-screened and vetted.

  3. 3

    Meet only the right people

    You get a focused shortlist of people I would put my name behind, each with notes on why they fit.

  4. 4

    Hire for the long haul

    Every hire is a strategic addition aligned with your values, vision and mission. I stay close through the start date.

Open roles

Searches I'm running right now.

Client names stay confidential until we talk. If one of these sounds like you, or like someone you know, I'd like to hear from you.

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From clients and candidates

Not only did he get us qualified candidates quickly, but the candidates were truly interested in our roles and we made a quick placement. Marshall was very professional and delivered flawlessly. He was even available on evenings and weekends to make sure we were all on the same page, and he was part of the deal from start to finish.

Corporate RecruiterHiring client

I simply cannot recommend Marshall enough to anyone looking to make that next great step in their career. He messaged and emailed me at all hours of the day, showing just how hard he works to find you the next opportunity that is perfect for you. Even if you think you are well connected in your space, message Marshall anyway and see how much more he can do for you.

Manager of Cloud EngineeringPlaced candidate

A dedicated professional and great communicator, Marshall was instrumental in presenting me to his client, coordinating the hiring process and giving pointers and feedback along the way. His responsiveness made landing a great job amid COVID a much easier endeavour. I wholeheartedly recommend Marshall to employers and job seekers alike.

Data Governance DirectorPlaced candidate

Partnerships

Exclusive partnerships, built to last.

I work closely with founders and hiring managers at select companies. My retained and hourly partnerships give your search the focus it deserves.

  • A dedicated search partnership

    Retained

    A reduced success fee, with half paid upfront and half after your hire starts.

    • Exclusive, committed focus on your search
    • Lower overall fee than traditional search
    • Ideal for executive and business-critical roles
    Discuss a retained partnership

  • Expertise on your terms

    Hourly

    Hourly billing for talent acquisition expertise, with no long-term commitment.

    • Hiring strategy and process design
    • Interview frameworks and scorecards
    • Scale up or down as your needs change
    Discuss a hourly partnership

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For candidates

Looking for your next role?

I place talented people with leading employers across North America. Send me your resume and I'll reach out personally when there's a fit.

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Let's talk.

Every message comes straight to me, not a call centre. I reply within one business day.

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