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Helping VC-backed startups land critical product, engineering, data, GTM & AI hires through warm introductions
I find, vet, and shortlist your next senior hire in days, not months, through relationships built over 15 years, not a cold DM to a LinkedIn search.
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“Eric consistently delivered candidates we never would have found on our own. He became an extension of our team.”
Danny Beck
Head of Engineering, Qualiphy
15+
YEARS RECRUITING
750+
PLACEMENTS
25K+
CANDIDATE NETWORK
15+ years helping world-class companies build their dream team
Companies
"Eric was great about understanding the type of candidate profile I was looking for and making adjustments if their technical skills were not in line with our needs."
— Charles Choate, Data & Analytics Leader
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"Eric is my go-to recruiter. He delivers every time and is very professional and collaborative."
Sean O – CTO @ Mavely
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"Eric has been very helpful, responsive, professional and easy to work with. I love how Eric is always open to feedback and adjusts accordingly."
— Tom LaBounty, Data and Analytics Professional
"We're a health tech company in a growth stage, which means we don't have a lot of time for hiring and we need great people to come in fast. I've worked with Eric and WSG to hire a number of candidates, and the experience has been fantastic. Instead of weeding through hundreds of resumes, I'm getting small focus groups of excellent candidates. It's not 'can we find a fit?' It's 'which one of these is the perfect one?' The alignment has been there: incentives, culture, practices, values, experience. These candidates come in and immediately have good ideas, are eager to learn, and make an impact. There've been a number of times I've thought, 'Thank god I got them when I did,' because a month later we really needed them. I'm definitely going to keep working with Eric and WSG."
Danny B.
Head of Engineering, Qualiphy
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Eric, you exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely come back to you when I have future needs — here or in my next venture.
CTO, ProfitSolv
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"Eric was always a great hiring partner. I have dealt with a lot of recruiters but Eric was different. He was very consistent and dependable. I highly recommend him for your hiring needs."
— Manjula Kasturi, Data and Analytics Professional
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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Eric for a challenging recruitment. He was exceptionally professional, taking the time to understand the specific requirements of the role and what I was looking for in a candidate. Eric provided a well-curated list of candidates and was thorough with his follow-ups. He was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend his services."
Shilpa A – Business and Product Leader @ Legrand AV
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"I have had the pleasure of working with Eric for the last 10+ years both as a coworker and now having him as a trusted partner/vendor. In the time I have known Eric, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and expertise in the recruiting world. Since signing him on as a preferred vendor with my current employer, he has taken the time to understand our company's unique requirements and culture. His ability to source highly qualified candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also fit seamlessly into our team has been invaluable."
— Charlie Mosman, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
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"I do not give recommendations easily; they must be earned. I had the pleasure of working with Eric as my direct hiring contact for Academia.edu. He listened to my specific requirements and did a stellar job sourcing for some hard-to-fill reqs quickly. He is highly recommended, and we will be using him again when the need arises if able."
Dane S – Lead Technical Recruiter @ Academia
Candidates
Staff Engineer
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"Eric reached out to me on LinkedIn for a role that was a great fit for my experience. He was very communicative and helpful throughout the process and I'd definitely work with him again."
Andrew Hazlett - Principal Staff Engineer
Marketing Mgr
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"I highly recommend Eric Wedoe, whose exceptional professionalism and dedication helped me land the perfect job. His insightful guidance, timely communication, and genuine support were instrumental in my success. Truly a standout recruiter!"
Afraa I - Marketing Manager
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AI Lead
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"I am pleased to recommend Eric for his outstanding support during my return to the workforce after a two-year hiatus to care for my child. As a Managing Director and Senior Technical Recruiter at Randstad Technologies, he demonstrated remarkable patience and understanding throughout the entire process. Upon re-entering the job market, I faced the challenge of balancing childcare responsibilities with my career aspirations. Eric's patience and understanding was instrumental in helping me navigate this transition."
Christina A - AI Lead
Sr Marketer
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"Eric is incredibly easy to work with and makes the recruiting process painless. He quickly matched my experience and skill set with a great position and helped negotiate a start date right away!"
Megan N - Senior Marketing Manager
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Sr Engineer
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"Eric was a huge help in landing me my new position. You can trust him to help you find a great position in the tech space."
Jeff F - Senior Software Engineer, Later
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Data Analyst
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"I had the pleasure of working with Eric Wedoe, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From our very first conversation, he took the time to truly understand my background, career goals, and the type of role I was looking for in the tech industry. What stood out most was his professionalism and dedication throughout the process. He provided clear communication at every stage, prepared me thoroughly for interviews, and offered thoughtful guidance that made the entire experience smooth and stress-free."
Yolanda E - Data Analyst & Business Process Manager
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VP Product
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"Eric was instrumental in helping me land my last leadership role, and continued to be a recruiting partner after I joined and started to expand the team. His approach is strategic, genuine, and refreshingly human. He took the time to understand what I was truly looking for and made the perfect match. Eric doesn't just fill roles, he builds careers and strengthens companies."
Suhail P - VP Of Product
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Mobile Engineer
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"Eric identified a role that was a perfect match for my skill set while also aligning with the work culture I was seeking. Throughout the process, Eric maintained excellent communication and provided valuable feedback, overall making the experience easy and efficient. I highly recommend Eric Wedoe."
Trenton W - Staff Engineer, Later
"Hands down the best"
"Goes above and beyond"
Your roadmap depends on one key hire, and finding them takes more than a cold DM
An open role is a growth problem. Product roadmaps slip, leaders take on extra work, and momentum slows. The people who can change that usually aren't applying online. They're busy building great companies. After 15+ years and 750+ placements I've built trusted relationships across the startup ecosystem, which is why many of my searches begin with a warm introduction, giving clients access to exceptional talent long before it reaches the market.
How Most Recruiters Do It
Cold outreach recruiting
Cold-DM strangers pulled from Apollo by title, hope a few reply, settle for whoever's actively job hunting.
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How I Recruit (Recommended)
Warm intro recruiting
For 15 years I've personally called senior leaders who pick up, and great talent knows other great talent.
Access a trust network, not just a recruiter database of cold candidates
Book A Strategy Call
I'll explain how it works, pricing, and if I already have people in mind for the role
The wrong hire doesn't just cost money, it costs momentum
Open roles slow growth, hiring mistakes stall execution, and leadership gaps rattle investors. Here's how I help startups make the right hire faster.
Step 01
We’ll talk through the role, I’ll let you know if I can help, and you walk away with my read on the search, even if we’re not a fit.
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Activate existing network
Over 15 years I’ve built a network of 25,000+ leaders I stay close to, so after we hang up, I map the role to people whose careers actually fit, both ways.
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Expand through warm introductions
I call people I know who almost always know someone who fits. That’s how I reach talent who’d never see a job ad, through a warm intro from someone they trust.
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Screen for long-term fit
My trusted screening catches anyone whose stage, culture, or career timing is off, refined over 15 years and 750+ placements.
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Your interview-ready 5, in 5 days
5 vetted candidates ready to talk, each one in seat at a competitor right now, and they take your offer 80%+ of the time.
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They stick around, or I find you the right fit
You pick your hire, and they stick around because the screens did the work on fit and motivation long before the offer landed. That's why I can stand behind every placement. If they don't stay, I find you the right fit at no extra cost.
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What employers and candidates say about partnering with me...
We're a health tech company in a growth stage, which means we don't have a lot of time for hiring and we need great people to come in fast. I've worked with Eric and WSG to hire a number of candidates, and the experience has been fantastic. Instead of weeding through hundreds of resumes, I'm getting small focus groups of excellent candidates. It's not 'can we find a fit?' It's 'which one of these is the perfect one?' The alignment has been there: incentives, culture, practices, values, experience. These candidates come in and immediately have good ideas, are eager to learn, and make an impact. There've been a number of times I've thought, 'Thank god I got them when I did,' because a month later we really needed them. I'm definitely going to keep working with Eric and WSG.
Danny Beck
Head of Engineering, Qualiphy
I worked closely with Eric for several years while I was building out my new analytics team at Wells Fargo. Eric was great about understanding the type of candidate profile I was looking for and making adjustments if their technical skills were not in line with our needs. With Eric's help, I was able to staff up quickly and start making progress towards our goals. I built a very talented and diverse team with the candidates Eric supplied. I am happy to say many of those individuals are still on my team almost five years later.
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Charles Choate
Data & Analytics Leader
Eric has provided me with candidates for analytics positions in the past. In these interactions, Eric has been very helpful, responsive, professional and easy to work with. I love how Eric is always open to feedback and adjusts accordingly, so that we get the right candidates to contract with. Overall, highly recommended for your contracting needs!
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Tom LaBounty
Data and Analytics Professional
Eric worked with me to help staff up a full Agile Scrum team with our office in Minneapolis that was bringing a brand new product to the market. Eric is sharp and took the time to meet with our development team to learn what was important to them and worked diligently to support our hiring efforts. Solid individual!
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Eric Fournier, PHR, SHRM-CP
Strategic HR & Talent Acquisition Leader
I have had the pleasure of working with Eric for the last 10+ years both as a coworker and now having him as a trusted partner/vendor. In the time I have known Eric, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and expertise in the recruiting world. Since signing him on as a preferred vendor with my current employer, he has taken the time to understand our company's unique requirements and culture. His ability to source highly qualified candidates who not only possess the necessary skills but also fit seamlessly into our team has been invaluable.
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Charlie Mosman
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Marvin
If you're looking for a personal recommendation for a recruiter from an analytics professional, I suggest reaching out to Eric from Wedoe Search Group (WSG). He is one of the top experts in recruiting and has a wealth of experience in screening, sourcing, and identifying the right candidates. I worked closely with Eric on two occasions. One while building a team and another while recommending a candidate to add to his talent pipeline. Eric consistently upholds the highest standards of integrity.
Melvin Collins
Senior Analytics Professional
I strongly recommend Eric for his outstanding ability in recruiting quality resources promptly and efficiently. During our time working together, Eric has consistently demonstrated a keen eye for talent, a deep understanding of our organizational needs, and an unparalleled ability to secure top-notch candidates within challenging timelines. Eric possesses an impressive network and leverages it effectively to identify and attract high-caliber professionals.
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Pavan Vadarevu
API/Integration Architect
Eric helped my team during our search for a Data Architect. Eric offered a unique blend of industry knowledge and hiring expertise. He demonstrated his requirement gathering skills and attention to detail by delivering strong candidates in a matter of days. I'm glad to have a committed hiring partner like Eric for my future hiring needs.
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Nicholas J. Ross
Business Intelligence Manager, Marvin
Eric is not just a recruiter, he's a matchmaker. He listens intently and makes a tremendous effort to connect the right people. He is great at reading people and understanding their strengths. He makes what can seem like an intimidating process simple, easy to understand and transparent. This was my first time working with Celarity and I would highly recommend them, especially Eric Wedoe.
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Tom Schlagel
Client Executive, Lockton Companies
I recently had the pleasure of working with Eric for a challenging recruitment. He was exceptionally professional, taking the time to understand the specific requirements of the role and what I was looking for in a candidate. Eric provided a well-curated list of candidates and was thorough with his follow-ups. He was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend his services.
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Shilpa Anand, PMP
I do not give recommendations easily, they must be earned. I had the pleasure of working with Eric as my direct contact at Vault Recruiting for Academia.edu. He listened to my specific requirements and did a stellar job sourcing for some hard-to-fill reqs quickly. He is highly recommended and we will be using him again when the need arises if able.
Dane Santos
Senior Full-cycle Technical Recruiter
Eric is a fantastic resource to partner with in the technology recruiting space. Eric combines outstanding customer relationship management skills with a strong knowledge of technology recruitment for software applications, hardware and databases to identify and place top candidates in tech roles. Eric provides outstanding customer service to both sides of the relationship, bringing customer clients qualified candidates and working tirelessly to identify and place candidates in roles aligned with career paths.
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Lisa C.
Project Manager, Business Systems Consultant
I have had the pleasure of being a client of Eric's for about 3 years. From day 1 it was strikingly obvious that Eric is a dedicated, creative, focused and insightful professional. Eric has shared his industry expertise in helping me arrive at the best hiring/recruiting decisions. The success of my staff augmentation can be credited to Eric. He is a delightful, caring personality and performs at the top level in his role. I trust, respect and admire Eric as a business professional and a person.
Rhonda Reid
Software Asset Management Analyst
During my tenure as Engineering Manager I met Eric. Eric was always a great hiring partner. I have dealt with a lot of recruiters but Eric was different. He took the time to ask the a lot questions and understand the requirements and needs for my team. He was very consistent and dependable. I highly recommend him for your hiring needs.
Manjula Kasturi
Senior Portfolio Manager Data & AI, AWS
Eric is a reputable professional who puts his clients first and is conscientious about delivering the best quality candidates for companies searching for the right fit!
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Ann Abatangelo, MBA, CSM
Risk and Control Advisor, Treasury Management
I worked with Eric when I worked as a consultant at Randstad Technology. He is an excellent professional having served as Managing Director at Randstad. I would recommend anyone his knowledge and experience in the consulting business.
Albert Arzola
Experienced Information Security Professional
Eric is a true partner. He is a strategic thinker who has the capacity to see the big picture, as well as execute on the details. Eric is able to quickly establish trusting relationships with the people around him. This enables him to deliver value on the highest level, because he has a loyal team behind him. If you have the opportunity to work with Eric, do not pass it up.
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Greg Fogarty
Global Accounts Director, Critical Start
Eric Wedoe is an outstanding recruiter who excels at matching talent with great opportunities. His professionalism, support, and genuine care for his clients make him a standout in his field. I highly recommend Eric to anyone looking for a top-notch recruiter.
Karel Becerra
AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Eric worked with me to help staff up a full Agile Scrum team with our office in Minneapolis that was bringing a brand new product to the market. Eric is sharp and took the time to meet with our development team to learn what was important to them and worked diligently to support our hiring efforts. Solid individual!
Kevin Lemmerman
Internet Operations, Search Leaders
Eric is one of the most creative, down to earth individuals that it has been my pleasure to work with. Dedicated, hard working and always with a perpetual smile. If there is an opening in the Finance world, he will find it... and with a great attitude and a smile.
Perry Mealey
National Recruitment Manager, Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Eric is an exceptional boss and outstanding staffing professional. Having had the pleasure of working with Eric, I can confidently say that his expertise and leadership have profoundly impacted our team and the success of our organization. Eric's deep knowledge of the technical staffing industry is unparalleled. His ability to understand complex technical requirements and match them with the right talent is truly impressive. Eric consistently demonstrates an acute understanding of both client needs and candidate qualifications.
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Customer Success Manager / Client Services
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I had a great experience working with Eric. He was supportive, professional, and always kept communication clear throughout the entire process. What really stood out was how helpful and responsive he was at every stage. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to find a great opportunity. I'd definitely recommend connecting with him if you're looking for someone who truly cares about helping people grow in their careers.
Ashot Arutyunyan
DevOps Engineer, Trax Retail
I can't recommend Eric enough! He found me a fantastic role at Later and guided me through the entire hiring process with absolute professionalism. He kept communication clear, checked in after every interview, and was an excellent partner all the way through. Working with him was a great experience!
James Cline
Staff Engineer, Later.com
Eric is hands-down the best talent partner & recruiter I have ever worked with, and I couldn't recommend him enough. I feel extremely fortunate to have been introduced to Eric during a crucial time in my career, having just begun a dreaded job search after being laid off from my previous tech role. After my initial Zoom meeting with Eric, I knew there was something special about him. I felt a genuine warmth, kindness, and interest in me & my professional goals that I never really felt from any other recruiter in the past. He immediately got me an intro to the company where I'm now a week in as a senior software engineer, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome and with my decision to join this team. From beginning to end and beyond, Eric remained communicative, supportive, and responsive every step of the way. I always felt comfortable asking him questions, and he created a professional relationship wherein I felt safe to be completely honest about any concern or worry I had throughout the process. Even after I officially signed my offer and began my new job, Eric has continued to check in on me and make sure that I'm feeling good about everything. I absolutely am, and I owe so much of the excitement I feel about this new chapter to him! Eric is a stellar human being (and now friend) who I'm so grateful to have met.
Jaime de Venecia
Senior Software Engineer, Later
I highly recommend Eric to anyone looking to take the next step in their career. He reached out to me regarding a career opportunity and was completely instrumental in helping me secure my current role. Throughout the entire hiring process, Eric was exceptional. What stood out to me the most was their prompt communication; they were always quick to respond to my questions, keep me updated on next steps, and ensure I never felt left in the dark. Beyond just connecting me with the role, he provided invaluable guidance every step of the way. He took the time to genuinely help me prepare for my interviews, offering great insights into the company culture and what the hiring managers were looking for. Any professional would be incredibly lucky to have them in their corner.
Aniruddh Vijayvargiya
Group Product Manager - AI, ProfitSolv
Eric was instrumental in helping me land my last leadership role, and continued to be a recruiting partner after I joined and started to expand the team. His approach is strategic, genuine, and refreshingly human. He took the time to understand what I was truly looking for and made the perfect match. Eric doesn't just fill roles, he builds careers and strengthens companies.
Suhail Pothigara
AI Product Leader
I had the pleasure of working with Eric Wedoe, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From our very first conversation, he took the time to truly understand my background, career goals, and the type of role I was looking for in the tech industry. What stood out most was his professionalism and dedication throughout the process. He provided clear communication at every stage, prepared me thoroughly for interviews, and offered thoughtful guidance that made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
Yolanda Elston
Data Analyst & Business Process Manager
Eric is hands down the best recruiter I've ever worked with before, and the only recruiter I've met who truly values building relationships with candidates rather than just filling positions for clients. Eric has helped me land two contract offers from Fortune 500 companies. Both times he made sure I was well prepared for the interview and kept in touch with me constantly throughout the process. Even after I was hired, he's always been there to answer questions and check in with how the job is going.
Esther P.
Senior Content Designer, Meta
Eric was a huge help in landing me my new position. You can trust him to help you find a great position in the tech space.
Jeff Farris
Senior Software Engineer, Later
I highly recommend working with Eric. The recruiting process was very streamlined, quick, and efficient. Communication was transparent and frequent, and he helped me land an awesome offer.
Sheldon Tan
Senior Salesforce Developer
I highly recommend Eric Wedoe, whose exceptional professionalism and dedication helped me land the perfect job. His insightful guidance, timely communication, and genuine support were instrumental in my success. Truly a standout recruiter!
Afraa Idries
Marketing & Business Analysis
I had the pleasure of working with Eric during my job search and I would highly recommend him. He made the whole process seamless. From start to finish he was always available for questions and provided insight and guidance each step of the way. If you are looking for a top-notch recruiter who goes above and beyond, Eric is the person to connect with.
Tracy Lura
Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform
Eric reached out to me on LinkedIn for a role that was a great fit for my experience. He was very communicative and helpful throughout the process and I'd definitely work with him again.
Andrew Hazlett
Principal Staff Engineer
I have worked with him in the past, He was very helpful during the onboarding and moreover he knew the process and had very good understanding of it. I definitely recommend him for any recruiting services.
Sushil Singh
Technical Architect, Cognizant
Eric Wedoe was very easy to work with when securing my role at Optum Technology. I worked with him back in 2020 and he was not only exceptional at getting my application in through the proper channels, but also at preparing me for my interview when the time arrived. He was timely with answering my questions and the role was exactly what I wanted at the time. Eric is a great choice to work with when looking for a recruiter for your job search!
Jordan G.
Software Engineer & Full Stack Developer
I am pleased to recommend Eric for his outstanding support during my return to the workforce after a two-year hiatus to care for my child. As a Managing Director and Senior Technical Recruiter at Randstad Technologies, he demonstrated remarkable patience and understanding throughout the entire process. Upon re-entering the job market, I faced the challenge of balancing childcare responsibilities with my career aspirations. Eric's patience and understanding was instrumental in helping me navigate this transition.
Christina Adames
Senior Technical Recruiter, Randstad
While looking for employment opportunities in the Twin Cities, I got in touch with Eric at Celarity. We met to discuss my pursuits and shortly thereafter, he lined up an interview with a very well established Twin Cities corporation (which he gave quality advice and guidance for). Because of his help, I was able to secure an offer and begin transitioning my career within a few weeks of our first meeting!
Mark R. Johnson
Building new business lines
I was a client of Eric's back in 2019. When I was first contacted about a position to do contract work as an Analytics Consultant with Wells Fargo, I was initially hesitant as I had never done contract work before. Eric thought my background would be a great fit, so he went to bat and convinced them to give me an interview. He spent time with me explaining more about the position and we discussed how my background fit.
William (Bill) Morris
Principal Analytic Consultant, Wells Fargo
It was a pleasure working with Eric. He clarified my requirements for the job down to the last detail, always stayed in touch and helped in negotiations with the client. Thanks to Eric I got a fantastic job offer!
Ilya Konyukhov
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Eric was instrumental in helping me navigate the difficult 2020 job market and helping me for a year of contract work. Most importantly, I could trust that he was doing his best to find answers and speaking truth along the way.
Jeremiah Sandahl
Software Engineer
Eric identified a role that was a perfect match for my skill set while also aligning with the work culture I was seeking. Throughout the process, Eric maintained excellent communication and provided valuable feedback, overall making the experience easy and efficient. I highly recommend Eric Wedoe.
Trenton Willard
Staff Engineer
Eric helped me land a great job at my current company. He was always quick to respond, and was helpful when it came to negotiating with the company. He was a pleasure to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him as a recruiter.
Robert Gerace
Software Engineer
Eric helped me through 2 job opportunities with Fortune 500 companies. Not only does Eric know how to help job seekers in need, Eric has great business relationships with some of the best companies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul areas. There is nobody else that I would recommend in the job consulting business.
Nick Bennecke
Sales & Growth Leader, Tropicana Brands
Eric was a great liaison during my hiring process and time at Office Depot. Eric was always supportive and willing to help however I needed. I'm excited about his new endeavor. Keep rocking it and best of luck!
Viviane Souza
Passionate about delivering value
Working with Eric was a wonderful experience. His expertise and dedication made the entire process a breeze. From personalized guidance to timely updates, he truly went above and beyond. Thanks to his keen understanding of my skills and aspirations I was able to land a new position that is a perfect fit both professionally and culturally. I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone seeking new career opportunities!
Emily Melby, CPA
AI Adoption Strategist
Eric is a true professional and was a joy to work with. He was very active in providing me with quality opportunities and I recommend that anyone in search of a marketing or creative position give him a call.
Will B.
Senior Project Manager
Eric is incredibly easy to work with and makes the recruiting process painless. He quickly matched my experience and skill set with a great position and helped negotiate a start date right away!
Megan Naidl
Senior Marketing Manager, Corwin Press
Eric reached out to me almost a year ago now, and connected me with WorkSuites (now Lucid Private Offices). At the time I was still looking to make my entry into the software engineering space which is a challenging part of any career to overcome. During the application process Eric did everything to make the process as easy as possible for both my employer and I. He was always communicative, answering any questions he could or getting the answers he couldn't. Ultimately, I ended up happily employed at Lucid Private Offices where I've been able flourish in my role.
Daniel Politis
Full Stack Software Engineer
Eric was very communicative throughout my job search process and helped me find a great position. I would highly recommend.
Paul S Schulten, CFA
SAS SQL Developer
Eric came to me with a great opportunity to grow within my career path. Throughout the process, he provided prompt feedback and had an open line of communication for all of the interview steps. It was great to have Eric in my camp throughout the process.
Josh Roesler
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Case studies
A great senior hire is worth more than ever. With AI, their team does the work of a team three times its size, but that talent is rare. They’re winning at a competitor right now, never on job boards or replying to cold DMs. After 15 years of personally calling them, those are the people I know. Pick the right search partner, and the rest of your team follows. See how I did it for the companies below...
Consumer SaaS
Four senior engineers in 65 days, then Mavely tripled revenue
Mavely was scaling fast and needed senior engineers. I sourced 75% directly, each signed in 35 days.
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B2B SaaS
Three senior PMs in 43 days, all from rival platforms
After acquiring multiple firms, ProfitSolv needed PMs with deep legal-tech experience, and three signed from just seven interviews.
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B2B SaaS
Seven senior engineers in 30 days each, now Later's only outside recruiter
Later was scaling engineering without lowering the bar. Seven Senior and Staff engineers signed, averaging about 30 days to fill.
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Hey there, I’m Eric!
I never set out to become a recruiter. I was recruited to be one. Out of college I was headed for sports marketing, until a leader at my first firm pulled me aside: "you should be in front of clients." That nudge changed everything.
Boutique agencies, then leading teams at Randstad. In 2024 I launched Wedoe Search Group with one rule: every search runs through me, no junior on a bench, no partner who wins the retainer and disappears. I cap myself at 4 active searches. After 15 years and 750+ placements, I've earned the right to turn clients away, and I do.
For every hire, 100+ profiles sourced and dozens of conversations narrowed to a shortlist of people I already know. Most arrive through warm intros, because great talent knows great talent, and they trust me enough to refer me. That trust comes from years of telling them when a role isn't right for them, not just when the fee is good.
I'm a founder too. So I get what's on the line every time you hire: your roadmap, your runway, the time you'd rather spend on the product. That's why every search is personal. AI can speed up most of this. Trust still has to be earned.
Whatever you're scaling toward, I'd love
to help you build the team for it.
Boutique agencies, then leading teams at Randstad. In 2024 I launched Wedoe Search Group with one rule: every search runs through me, no junior on a bench, no partner who wins the retainer and disappears. I cap myself at 4 active searches. After 15 years and 750+ placements, I've earned the right to turn clients away, and I do.
For every hire, 100+ profiles sourced and dozens of conversations narrowed to a shortlist of people I already know. Most arrive through warm intros, because great talent knows great talent, and they trust me enough to refer me. That trust comes from years of telling them when a role isn't right for them, not just when the fee is good.
I'm a founder too. So I get what's on the line every time you hire: your roadmap, your runway, the time you'd rather spend on the product. That's why every search is personal. AI can speed up most of this. Trust still has to be earned.
Whatever you're scaling toward, I'd love
to help you build the team for it.
Roles I've recruited for, plus recent searches:
Four ways to partner with me and build your dream team
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Retained Search
For VP, Director, and C-level roles where the wrong hire costs the team a year. You invest at three milestones (kickoff, shortlist, placement) with sign-off at each, plus a 12-month replacement guarantee. If they don’t stay, I replace them at no extra cost.
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Contingent Search
For Senior, Staff, and Principal IC roles where you’d rather only invest when a candidate signs. We start free, with a percentage of first-year salary due on placement and a 90-day replacement guarantee.
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Fractional Recruiting
For fast-scaling teams with multiple senior searches at once. Think of me as your talent partner on a monthly retainer, syncing weekly and saving you per-hire fees on every search.
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Embedded Recruiting
For teams without an internal recruiter who need multiple senior hires fast. I partner with your hiring managers for a fixed project term, running every search end-to-end on one flat monthly fee with no per-hire surprises.
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If your hire doesn’t stick around, I’ll source the replacement for free
Candidates trust me because I'm not just placing them for a higher paycheck. Every search starts with two screens, Reason for Looking and Candidate Company Fit, so the match holds on more than pay: aligned values, the right stage, and real long-term interest. That's why placements I made five years ago are still on the team today, helping those founders hit numbers they couldn't have without them.
I stand behind every placement. Here's the deal: 12 months on VP and above roles, twice what most firms offer, and 90 days on every other placement. So there's no risk on your end. Either the hire sticks and helps you build, or I find you the right fit, on me. That's pretty fair, right?
I stand behind every placement. Here's the deal: 12 months on VP and above roles, twice what most firms offer, and 90 days on every other placement. So there's no risk on your end. Either the hire sticks and helps you build, or I find you the right fit, on me. That's pretty fair, right?
First high-quality shortlist in 5 days, not weeks of waiting
I run every search myself, no junior on the bench
Only 4 active searches at a time
15+ years specialized in VC-backed technology startups
Replacement guarantee, up to 12 months
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I run every search myself, no junior on the bench
Only 4 active searches at a time
15+ years specialized in VC-backed technology startups
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Currently Accepting New Search Engagements
In [Current Year], who you hire is everything
If you've got product, engineering, AI, GTM or data roles sitting open, every resume coming in sounds like the last, and the team's waiting on a hire that's pushing weeks past due, I can help. The next step is a low-commitment call to pick my brain on the role. We'll talk through whether it exists in the market today, what makes a great hire here, and how I'd actually go find them. You'll walk away with a plan to hire that person, yours to keep regardless of whether I'm the right partner for the search.
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Am I the right recruiter for your search?
We're a great fit if:
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You're a VC-backed startup hiring for a business-critical role
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The wrong hire costs you momentum, not just money
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You want speed and quality, not a stack of resumes
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Your best candidate isn't applying, they're already employed
I'm probably not your recruiter if:
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You're filling entry-level or high-volume seats
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You want dozens of resumes to sort through yourself
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You're shopping for the cheapest option
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You need bodies fast more than you need the right one
Frequently asked questions
What makes you different from other recruiters I've worked with?
One common frustration with search firms is who actually does the work after you sign.
At most firms, you meet the partner, agree on the brief, and then the search moves to a junior who doesn't know your company or your space. I run every search personally, capped at four at a time so I can. The same person who takes your brief is the one calling candidates, screening them for Reason for Looking and Candidate Company Fit, and putting your shortlist together.
The candidates I send you mostly aren't on the market. They came through 15 years of direct relationships, or through a warm intro from someone I placed before. Great talent knows other great talent. That referral network is what gets you to five vetted names in five days, not five weeks.
And because of the two-way screening, candidates accept offers over 80% of the time. Plus, if anything doesn't work out, the replacement guarantee means I find you a new hire at no charge. You're not starting from scratch.
At most firms, you meet the partner, agree on the brief, and then the search moves to a junior who doesn't know your company or your space. I run every search personally, capped at four at a time so I can. The same person who takes your brief is the one calling candidates, screening them for Reason for Looking and Candidate Company Fit, and putting your shortlist together.
The candidates I send you mostly aren't on the market. They came through 15 years of direct relationships, or through a warm intro from someone I placed before. Great talent knows other great talent. That referral network is what gets you to five vetted names in five days, not five weeks.
And because of the two-way screening, candidates accept offers over 80% of the time. Plus, if anything doesn't work out, the replacement guarantee means I find you a new hire at no charge. You're not starting from scratch.
Have you actually recruited for VC-backed technology startups before?
Yes, and the case studies on this page are the clearest answer.
Mavely needed four senior engineers during a critical growth phase. 65 days from brief to hired. 75% came through direct outreach to hard-to-reach candidates, 25% through warm intros from people I'd already placed.
ProfitSolv needed three Senior Product Managers post-acquisition, fast. 43 days. Seven interviews. Every single candidate came from a competing legal-tech SaaS company, and none of them had applied anywhere.
Both searches came down to the same thing: warm intros and direct outreach to hard-to-reach candidates already in my network. Not applicants. And if your role is in SaaS, AI, or data, there's a good chance the relevant candidate map already exists before the search starts. I've been building it for 15 years.
Mavely needed four senior engineers during a critical growth phase. 65 days from brief to hired. 75% came through direct outreach to hard-to-reach candidates, 25% through warm intros from people I'd already placed.
ProfitSolv needed three Senior Product Managers post-acquisition, fast. 43 days. Seven interviews. Every single candidate came from a competing legal-tech SaaS company, and none of them had applied anywhere.
Both searches came down to the same thing: warm intros and direct outreach to hard-to-reach candidates already in my network. Not applicants. And if your role is in SaaS, AI, or data, there's a good chance the relevant candidate map already exists before the search starts. I've been building it for 15 years.
How long before I'm interviewing real candidates?
Within five business days. And these aren't names pulled from a LinkedIn search. They're hard-to-reach candidates who are currently in seat, already comp-qualified, and screened for Reason for Looking and Candidate Company Fit.
The speed comes from how the search actually runs. Most of what I do on a new brief is follow-up calls, not cold outreach. I already know who I'm reaching before you sign, because I've been in conversation with the same senior SaaS, AI, and data people for 15 years.
That's also why candidates accept offers over 80% of the time. The shortlist is small and genuinely qualified, so you're making a decision, not sifting. And if the first slate shows the brief needs tightening, I use that feedback immediately and keep the search moving.
The speed comes from how the search actually runs. Most of what I do on a new brief is follow-up calls, not cold outreach. I already know who I'm reaching before you sign, because I've been in conversation with the same senior SaaS, AI, and data people for 15 years.
That's also why candidates accept offers over 80% of the time. The shortlist is small and genuinely qualified, so you're making a decision, not sifting. And if the first slate shows the brief needs tightening, I use that feedback immediately and keep the search moving.
Am I working with you directly, or do you hand it off to your team?
Directly with me. There's no team, no bench. I run every search personally, and I cap myself at four at a time so the work never gets diluted.
The outreach, the candidate conversations, the reference checks, the offer stage. My calendar. My phone. My name on the work. There's no context lost at any stage, because I'm the person doing each step.
That matters because every wasted interview costs you a week. When the brief never leaves the person running the search, the shortlist is sharper. And when your requirements shift, I know immediately, not when it filters back through a junior.
The outreach, the candidate conversations, the reference checks, the offer stage. My calendar. My phone. My name on the work. There's no context lost at any stage, because I'm the person doing each step.
That matters because every wasted interview costs you a week. When the brief never leaves the person running the search, the shortlist is sharper. And when your requirements shift, I know immediately, not when it filters back through a junior.
How do you charge?
Four models, so the fee matches the role and how you like to work.
Retained is for VP-level and above, where the cost of a bad hire or an open seat is significant. You invest across three milestones: kickoff, shortlist, placement, with your sign-off at each stage. If the shortlist isn't right, you don't owe milestone two. And there's a 12-month replacement guarantee built in, so if the hire doesn't stick, I find the replacement at no charge.
Contingent is for senior IC roles where you'd rather only pay when someone starts. A percentage of first-year salary on placement, 90-day replacement included.
Fractional and embedded models are there for teams running multiple searches at once or without an internal recruiter. We'll cover those on the call if relevant.
Each payment stage is tied to something you can actually see and evaluate, not billable hours or vague activity.
Retained is for VP-level and above, where the cost of a bad hire or an open seat is significant. You invest across three milestones: kickoff, shortlist, placement, with your sign-off at each stage. If the shortlist isn't right, you don't owe milestone two. And there's a 12-month replacement guarantee built in, so if the hire doesn't stick, I find the replacement at no charge.
Contingent is for senior IC roles where you'd rather only pay when someone starts. A percentage of first-year salary on placement, 90-day replacement included.
Fractional and embedded models are there for teams running multiple searches at once or without an internal recruiter. We'll cover those on the call if relevant.
Each payment stage is tied to something you can actually see and evaluate, not billable hours or vague activity.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If the hire doesn't work out in the agreed-upon timeframe, I source the replacement at no charge. That's 12 months on VP and above roles, twice what most firms offer, and 90 days on every other placement.
But the more useful answer is why it rarely comes up. Every search starts with two screens: Reason for Looking and Candidate Company Fit. Not just comp. Whether the role, the stage, and where your company is headed genuinely align with where that person wants to go. That's what separates a hire that lasts from one that doesn't.
Placements I made five years ago are still on those teams. And it's why candidates refer other candidates to me. They know I won't put them somewhere that isn't right for them. When the fit is genuine on both sides, people stay.
If something does go wrong, the terms are straightforward: same role, no additional search fee, I start the replacement the day they give notice.
But the more useful answer is why it rarely comes up. Every search starts with two screens: Reason for Looking and Candidate Company Fit. Not just comp. Whether the role, the stage, and where your company is headed genuinely align with where that person wants to go. That's what separates a hire that lasts from one that doesn't.
Placements I made five years ago are still on those teams. And it's why candidates refer other candidates to me. They know I won't put them somewhere that isn't right for them. When the fit is genuine on both sides, people stay.
If something does go wrong, the terms are straightforward: same role, no additional search fee, I start the replacement the day they give notice.
We already hire senior people internally. Why work with you?
Internal hiring is cheaper and easier, right up until the wrong person is in the seat. You're picking from a small, familiar pool, and a hire who isn't quite the fit costs you real money and months of lost momentum. What you actually need is a shortlist of people who are genuinely right for the role, ready to talk. After 15 years building direct relationships with those people, that's exactly what I hand you.
Why won't a job post or higher salary get the same result?
Because your ideal candidate isn't looking. They're already employed, performing well, and not thinking about a move. A job post only reaches people who are actively searching, and that's the same pool every other company is already working through.
Comp matters, but it rarely solves the access problem on its own. Senior candidates usually move when the role, the stage, the leadership, and the timing are all right, not because someone posted a higher number. Getting to that conversation requires a different approach.
The people I reach come through 15 years of direct conversations and warm intros from senior leaders I've already placed. Great talent knows other great talent. That's how you get to the hard-to-reach candidate who wasn't applying, wasn't thinking about leaving, but is absolutely the right person.
And every week the seat stays open, your team carries the gap. The search that keeps reposting costs more than the one that finds the right person in five days.
Comp matters, but it rarely solves the access problem on its own. Senior candidates usually move when the role, the stage, the leadership, and the timing are all right, not because someone posted a higher number. Getting to that conversation requires a different approach.
The people I reach come through 15 years of direct conversations and warm intros from senior leaders I've already placed. Great talent knows other great talent. That's how you get to the hard-to-reach candidate who wasn't applying, wasn't thinking about leaving, but is absolutely the right person.
And every week the seat stays open, your team carries the gap. The search that keeps reposting costs more than the one that finds the right person in five days.
Can you recruit from my competition?
Yes. And honestly, it's often the best place to start.
The strongest candidate for your role is probably already doing similar work at a company in your space. They know the market, your customers, and the exact problems you're solving. They've proven they can do the job in a comparable environment, and that reduces the guesswork considerably. The ramp time is shorter too.
The way I approach it matters, though. Competitor recruiting done badly can damage your reputation before the candidate ever meets you. I reach out with a specific role, only when I genuinely believe it's the right next step for that person, not just a seat that needs filling. That's what makes the conversation worth having.
In the ProfitSolv search, all three Senior Product Managers came from competing legal-tech SaaS companies. None had applied anywhere. That wasn't luck. That was the brief, done the right way.
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