We are a technology executive search firm that believes that inspired organizations and leaders start with understanding why. There’s more to finding the perfect executive for your organization than what can be found on a resume. Y Scouts is THE Technology Executive Search Firm.
Why Does Your Company Exist? Why Do You Get Out of Bed in the Morning?
When organizations and their leaders understand the purpose behind their actions, they inspire others to join their mission. Recognizing the essence of this purpose is crucial in shaping your company’s culture. How was your company’s culture created? Probably by its executives, right?
At Y Scouts, we connect technology executives who aim to create a positive impact and seek to align themselves with companies that are already making a difference. The right executive paired with the right company is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Hiring highly motivated professionals with a history of success can impact your company in all the right ways.
At Y Scouts, we understand that hiring experienced people who are motivated and share your passion is essential. Our team of technology executive recruiters will ensure that candidates fit well with your vision and culture.
Ultimately, each leader we introduce possesses a balanced blend of professional expertise, personality traits, and a sense of purpose that aligns perfectly with your organization’s needs and expectations. We go far beyond flipping through resumes.
The Y Scouts Search Process
Led by Max Hansen, a Founder & CEO who is driven to “create something from nothing,” our clients’ motivations are clearly understood.
Max, along with our team of Search Directors, grasps the ins and outs of crucial leadership roles within technical organizations. Leveraging our firsthand experience, we tailor each search to meet our clients’ unique specifications. With our deep understanding of the tech industry and extensive network of technology executives, we deliver a customized search solution.
Our search process is customized to fit a client’s needs so we can present the best candidates to our clients. Understanding that the key to your success is finding the right candidates who perfectly align with your company’s vision. We believe that your success is our success!
Our search process focuses on the “why” that inspires your company, and our team creates personalized solutions that fit that “why.”
If you need a recruiting solution that provides the results you’re looking for, Y Scouts can help. Below are the types of organizations and roles our technology executive recruiters specialize in.
Y Scouts Specializes in Recruiting Leaders Throughout North America
Types of Tech Companies:
- Internet B2B & B2C
- Software Solution Providers
- Software as a Service (Saas)
- Cloud Computing
- Search and social startups
- Energy and Clean Tech
- Biomedical
- Emerging Technology
- Higher education programs
- Other mission-driven tech companies
Types of Executive Search:
- CEO, President and Co-Founder
- CIO and CTO
- IT Directors
- IT Managers
- Software Development Managers
- Senior Software Engineers
- VP of Sales
- Director of Business Development
- Director of HR
- Other critical technical positions
The Y Scouts Approach
At Y Scouts, we do things differently than other recruiting companies. While others may simply match up experience with the most generic experience, qualifications, and skills, we have an unique method that ensures you’re only matched with candidates who align perfectly with your goals, mission, and culture. Here’s our approach:
- Fanatical Preparation + Radical Realignment
- Organizational DNA Assessment
- Role Visioning Exercise
- Opportunity Profile
- Search Strategy and Timeline
- Interview Guide
- Search Update
- Finalist Presentations
- Ongoing Support After Candidate Placement
Our unique approach to finding the best executives focuses on aligning leadership talent with organizational culture and values.
- Understanding Client Needs – We begin by gaining a deep understanding of the client’s organization, culture, values, and strategic objectives. Close collaboration with clients helps to identify their specific hiring needs and desired leadership attributes.
- Leadership Alignment Assessment – We start by thoroughly assessing the client’s leadership needs, aiming to align talent with the organization’s culture and values. Our priority is to find candidates who not only have the necessary skills and experience but also seamlessly fit into the client’s distinctive culture and vision.
- Executive Search Process – Y Scouts utilizes a combination of research, networking, and candidate assessment techniques to identify and attract top leadership talent. Using our extensive network and industry expertise, we can always source candidates who meet your company’s criteria.
- Values-Based Screening – We employ a values-based screening process to evaluate candidates’ alignment with the client’s organizational culture and values. This is based on factors such as leadership style, communication skills, and cultural fit, in addition to the required technical qualifications.
- Transparent Communication – Throughout the entire recruitment process, Y Scouts maintains open and transparent communication with both clients and candidates so no one is ever left in the dark. We will provide regular updates on the progress of the search and facilitate clear communication between all parties involved.
- Candidate Presentation – Y Scouts presents a curated list of qualified candidates to the client, accompanied by detailed profiles highlighting each candidate’s qualifications, experience, and cultural fit. This also includes a video snippet of our deep-dive interview with the candidate to give you a preview into how they both communicate and present themselves. We’ll oversee the interview process and offer assistance and guidance to both clients and candidates.
- Selection and Onboarding Support – Y Scouts assists clients with the final selection of candidates and provides support during the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for all parties involved.
Our approach to recruiting emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership talent with organizational culture and values, ultimately helping clients build high-performing teams that drive business success. At Y Scouts, we celebrate your successes as if they were our own.
We have a long history of working with all types of firms, from startups to long-established corporations, and everything between the two. Striving for excellence and perfection, we help to build long-lasting teams of technology executives and their counterparts.
If you’re looking for a technology executive search firm, please call us at (480) 374-7110 or fill out the form on this page. If you’re looking for technology executive jobs, please join the Y Scouts Confidential Leadership Hub.