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Stride is a recruiting firm run by two former product managers who spent more than a decade building teams at big tech and startups. We’ve sat on both sides of the hiring table, so we know what founders are actually looking for. We believe great recruiting is built on relationships, not just resumes.

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For candidates

An advocate that tells your story

We're building a tight network of high-caliber candidates we actually get to know. We vet every candidate through real conversations, and when we have a match, we place you into roles where we already have trusted founder relationships.

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We learn who you actually are, beyond a resume

When you join our network, we really get to know you. We dig into what you've owned, what you've accomplished, and where you're trying to go.

02

We pitch you directly to the people hiring

We don’t just submit you to roles. When there's a real fit, we go straight to the person making the hire, and we prep you so you know what you’re getting into.

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You join your first interview already understood

We send the hiring manager evidence with a detailed narrative about you. The first conversation starts where most interview loops end, with both sides already serious.

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We personally review every profile. If there's a fit, we'll reach out to learn more about you and what you're looking for in your next role.

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For founders

A hiring partner that saves you time

We believe in a relationship-first, high-touch approach. We stay in the loop with you, build context like an embedded operator, and only bring candidates forward when there is evidence of a strong fit.

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  • A

    We define the bar together

    We start with a real dialogue about the problem you are solving, the constraints, and what “great” looks like on your team.

  • B

    We stay in the loop, always

    We screen every candidate against a custom-tailored rubric that is constantly calibrated based on your feedback. We use tooling to move faster, but never to replace ourselves.

  • C

    You get fewer, richer intros

    We give you a candidate summary for every introduction, so you can decide faster with more signal and confidence. Our reputation is tied to every intro we make.

About Us

Let's fix a broken hiring process

Hiring sucks. We've been there, on both sides, and we've seen it become more transactional over the last decade.

We're on a mission to bring relationships back to hiring, and we're beginning with startups and tech talent in the most connected city in the world.

Zakir Tyebjee

10+ years building products in big tech (Amazon, Microsoft) and VC-backed startups. Former career coach, newsletter author, and podcast host. Find me on the weekends playing pickup basketball or hosting dinners with friends.

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Wes Repass

10+ years building in big tech (Amazon) and advising on emerging tech (PwC). Kellogg MBA alum and active tech community mentor. Find me on the weekends golfing with friends or exploring local cafes around the city.

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