GTM Recruiting Partner for Startups in the AI Era
Adaptive Search is a sales and executive search firm specialized in recruiting leaders in B2B SaaS, Data Infrastructure and AI for all roles go-to-market
Talent is your most Powerful Moat
We understand that go-to-market is a system, not a list of job titles. The right GTM hire depends on your ARR stage, investor expectations, and your current motion. Even a strong individual hire can create bottlenecks if the pieces don't fit together.
Working with hundreds of teams, we know early stage environments require forward-thinking leaders with industry fluency, scrappiness, and comfort with ambiguity. You only uncover that through a informed, outbound-driven process. From market mapping to interviewing to negotiating, our hands-on approach ensure you scale at the right pace.
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Our success is rooted in relationships, and our networks generally fall within these areas of B2B tech
Enterprise SaaS
The SaaS landscape has shifted from a land grab to financial efficiency. The growth market today belongs to vertical platforms acting as core operational systems. The structural winners have GTM teams with industry expertise, acting as consultative advisors who aggressively defend and scale NRR.
Data Infrastructure
We cut our teeth on big data and integration platforms over a decade ago. These buyer personas are deeply technical, requiring security and data reliability. Well-positioned reps can confidently show Enterprises that an AI defensibility is entirely dependent on a solid, governed data foundation.
AI and Developer Platforms
Enterprise AI Buyers want agentic orchestration that lets developers build with deterministic guardrails. You need forward-deployed engineers who can actually sit with a client, deal with their mess of internal data, and design a system that can handle (unpredictable) AI behavior.
Our Expertise
Revenue producers across new logos, strategic accounts and customer success, from founding AEs and BDR/SDRs through GTM leadership.
Technical customer-facing operators partner with sales during the pre-sales process while post-sales teams drive implemention, adoption and forward-deployed engineering.
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Early-stage leadership, Director through C-Level, including revenue teams, Customer Success, Marketing, Product and Engineering.
Shape the new Economy on a foundation of trust.
In a rapidly changing market, our core values serve as our compass. We partner with companies that long-term success above quick, short-term gains.
Integrity
Trust is the foundation of successful hires. From candid conversations to fee structure, we believe honesty is the best policy, even when it's not an easy choice.
Excellence
We never settle. If you're going to tackle a task, aim to make an impact. Learning agility and a competitive streak drive us everyday to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Collaboration
We believe in partnering at every level, internally and externally. By putting relationships first, we leave people and things better than we found them.
Adaptive Search has worked with some of the fastest-growing startups - placing talent that changes lives and shifts a company's trajectory.
Average Hours Our Clients Save
AI-powered talent discovery.
Candidate Acceptance Rate
Automated insights for smarter evaluations.
Average Days to Submit Hired Candidate
Faster recruitment from start to finish.
Clients who have reffered us or come to us as a referral
Helping businesses hire globally.
We let results do the talking
But every now and then, the folks behind them want to chime in.
Emily Davis is an excellent recruiter, a great professional extremely committed and knowledgeable. She helped me immensely during the recruitment process and provided me with an incredible service. Her professional approach is only matched by her ingenuity...
Pragnesh Desai
Salesforce
MEET THE FOUNDER
Hi, I'm Emily. I work with early-stage and high-growth companies on Go-to-market and leadership hires.
Before launching Adaptive Search in 2024, I spent nearly a decade as a headhunter at boutique firms, building my network and partnering with founders on critical revenue-producing roles. Between 2014 and 2024, I’ve successfully placed hundreds of candidates, generating over 100M in revenue for their companies.
Throughout my career, I've built an deep understanding of venture-backed startups, and am deeply passionate about helping founders made the right hires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to the most common questions about our hiring process and talent partnerships.
How long does the hiring process take?
Our data‑driven process typically identifies qualified candidates within 7–10 business days, much faster than traditional agencies.
Do you provide guarantees on placements?
Yes, we ensure quality in every hire and maintain transparency about candidate suitability.
Can you help with specialized or niche roles?
Absolutely. Our network includes pre‑vetted professionals for specialized and niche positions.
Is your service suitable for startups?
Yes, our service is designed to support startups and scaleups with fast, high‑quality hiring.
What makes your approach different?
We use AI‑powered talent matching and automation, making recruitment faster, more accurate, and transparent.
Ready to scale your team with precision?
Let's cut through the chaos and turn your hiring process into a strategic advantage.
