Client Endorsements

Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV)

"We have had good success in working with SAGA to fill positions across a variety of our portfolio companies in tight labor markets.  I would highly recommend them."  Anik Bose, Managing Partner BGV and Founder EAIGG ( Ethical AI Governance Group) 

"Over the past five years, SAGA Recruiting has been an indispensable partner to BGV and our portfolio companies, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to excellence and efficiency in talent acquisition. Their expertise has been instrumental in placing 101 candidates across 17+ portfolio companies, ranging from C-level executives to interns, and spanning all functional areas. This partnership has not only facilitated the seamless integration of top-tier talent into our companies but has also resulted in significant cost savings, exceeding $2 million. SAGA Recruiting's ability to understand and align with our companies' unique needs, coupled with their approach to unearth hidden talent, has been a cornerstone of our collaboration. Their contributions make them an indispensable asset to our extended team. We are deeply appreciative of the exceptional partnership SAGA Recruiting has provided and look forward to continuing our collaboration as we build the future of human-centric AI companies together." Yashwanth Hemaraj

BGV General Partner and Founder of Arka Venture Labs

Scalefast (now ESW)

"SAGA Recruiting quickly became our primary and unique recruiting partner for the Revenue team at Scalefast. They understood our needs and company culture to attract the best possible candidates efficiently. It wasn't just about the business or the work ethic, but also the company culture they would communicate and the kindness they would demonstrate to candidates, allowing them to be perfect brand ambassadors for our growing team. They were part of the adventure. Thank you, SAGA Recruiting, for all the hard work! Very highly recommended." Nicolas Chaumartin, Chief Revenue Officer

Cohere Technologies 

"We had the pleasure of partnering with SAGA Recruiting to fill many of our open roles including the crucial controller position. Their commitment to understanding our needs resulted in the presentation of top-tier candidates, streamlining our hiring process. Unlike contingent agencies, SAGA Recruiting provided full-service support, actively facilitating interviews and gathering feedback, fostering a transparent and collaborative environment. Not only did their approach save us valuable time, but the cost-effectiveness of their services compared to traditional agencies was also remarkable. Highly recommended for their professionalism, expertise, and cost-efficient solutions.” Ram Prasad, COO/CFO

Platform.sh

"I hired SAGA Recruiting for a VP of Sales search because they focus on startups. In a short period of time SAGA presented 6 qualified candidates for this important position and I hired one of them. SAGA managed a global interview process for each of the candidates and also incorporated others who were referred to me by my business contacts. I was very impressed with SAGA’s support of the entire mission and would recommend SAGA to any startup company looking for effective recruiting."

 Fred Plais, Co-Founder & CEO, Platform.sh

Cohere Technologies 

"Cohere Technologies has been working with SAGA Recruiting since 2021 and the experience has been incredibly positive. SAGA Recruiting got to know our company, our philosophy, and our technology right away and got right to work. They brought us candidates who not only had the technical skills we were looking for but also the soft skills that would fit with our culture. Instead of a long list of resumes that our managers had to dig through, they provided us with pre-screened, hand-picked candidates that best fit the job description and would fit well with our current team. Almost all the candidates sent our way went to the 2nd and 3rd interviews and finally joined our team. SAGA helped us fill all types of positions in the US and internationally. The special care that was taken with selecting the candidates sent our way has saved Cohere time and money. It is a pleasure to work with SAGA Recruiting, and I would recommend anyone who is tired of the same old “outside recruiter tactics” to check them out. You will not be disappointed." Nurit Ambrose, HR Director

Scalefast (now ESW)

"The SAGA Recruiting team are thoughtful and strategic recruiters who ensure placements are a win-win for the company and candidate. They found the perfect match for me, and I’m now celebrating three years in my role. Over that time, they have checked in regularly, solidifying me within a targeted network that expedites a search for both employer and employee." Dan Wallace Brewster, Senior Vice President of Marketing

HiveIO 

""SAGA Recruiting understands and embraces the reality of finding incredible talent by matching the employers needs to vetted talent.  This process differs because SAGA is focused on client and employee success versus focusing on transactional head counts. Most small business and startup executives agree that finding the best employees can make or break their organization.   SAGA Recruiting understands and embraces the reality of finding incredible talent by matching the employers needs to vetted talent.  This process differs because SAGA is focused on client and employee success versus focusing on transactional head counts. It is amazing how SAGA connected us with core developers and marketing experts that fit our specific needs. SAGA continues to be an incredible partner to HiveIO "-- Kevin McNamara, McNamara Group (former co-founder of HiveIO)

Cohere Technologies 

"Our company partnered with SAGA in early 2021 as we looked to rapidly expand our engineering group. Their deep understanding of our specialized technical needs and collaborative process  enabled us to efficiently source, screen and onboard top quality candidates that have made significant contributions.

Throughout the engagement, the SAGA team demonstrated genuine commitment in learning our organization’s vision, culture and opportunity to present in resonating with candidates. They  seamlessly handled screening, interviews and salary negotiations, allowing internal teams to focus on priorities.

Within a few months, we successfully onboarded many software engineers from SAGA who came with relevant skills and quality experience needed in analytics engineering and cloud infrastructure.  All of these talented engineers cleared our rigorous technical interviews and have added valuable contributions to our product development activities. I highly recommend SAGA’s end-to-end recruiting partnership and search execution capabilities for any technology team looking to attract phenomenal talent efficiently" Prem Sankar Gopannan, Vice President, Product Architecture & Software Engineering

Scalefast (now ESW)

" I had the great pleasure of meeting SAGA Recruiting when they recruited me to join the Scalefast team, and as a     bonus, I worked closely with them as our "in-house" US recruiters for almost two years after I joined! This was from 2020-2022, during one of the strongest "seller’s markets” the tech industry has ever experienced, and despite that, SAGA had a knack for finding the highest quality candidates. I've recommended them to my friends and colleagues several times since then, so recommending them here on LinkedIn is a no-brainer. If you're looking for a new role for yourself or trying to grow your team, you should ABSOLUTELY invite SAGA Recruiting to help you!" Andy Clark, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Global Alliances

Blue Cedar 

"SAGA Recruiting is not like most agencies. Kimberly and Rebecca understand the limitations startups have when it comes to time and resources and only present the most qualified candidates. Unlike retained firms, SAGA Recruiting only bills you for the time it takes to find the right team member and they do that in record time. I highly recommend Kimberly and Rebecca to any startup who values quality over quantity."  -- John Aisien, CEO of Blue Cedar 

The Candidates' POV

"SAGA Recruiting is truly outstanding. They placed me in a position 3.5 years ago. Their unwavering dedication, keen insights, and remarkable ability to match candidates with the perfect opportunities make them stand out in their field. What truly sets SAGA apart is their exceptional communication and transparency. They kept me informed at every stage of the hiring process, providing timely updates and feedback. Their proactive approach eased my anxieties and demonstrated their commitment to ensuring a seamless experience for both the candidate and the hiring company. I wholeheartedly recommend SAGA Recruiting to any professional seeking dedicated, insightful, and results-driven recruiters. If you're looking for a recruiting firm that will go above and beyond to ensure your professional journey aligns with your aspirations, SAGA Recruiting is the one to partner with. Thank you, SAGA,  for being a true career catalyst." Dinese Christopher, Head of Demand Generation, Webscale Networks

"As a recent job search candidate, part of the challenge was finding a recruiter that would give me the personal attention to get to know me, my skillset and what I was specifically looking for in my next venture.  After working with SAGA, it made me aware that the job market is saturated with recruiters that simply want to plug & play an individual into a company while holding their cards close to the company they represent.  They gave me the transparency, coaching and time to ensure I was prepared every step of the way.  For the first time in my 10+ year career, I was able to partake in an interview process that was a mutual, two-way street. SAGA is straight-forward, painless, and completely focused on servicing their candidates." -- Emily (candidate)