Modern Search.
Operator Insight.
Rooted in Real Partnership.

Top Talent. Operator Insight. True Partnership.

Who We Are

Madden Talent Partners is a modern search firm founded by a former in-house search leader with deep experience across venture-backed, PE-backed, and complex organizations.

We bring an operator’s mindset to every search—helping you hire transformative leaders with less friction, more flexibility, and real partnership.

 

Track Record – At a Glance

Placed senior executives across a diverse range of sectors, including Information Services, SaaS, Media, Private Equity, Technology, Industrials and Manufacturing. Focus has been on VP, C-suite, Board-level roles and beyond that drive strategic impact and organizational transformation.

Selected Highlights:

  • ✅ C-Suite Placements across HR, Finance, Technology, Product, Marketing, and Operations

  • 🌍 Global Reach: Successful searches in the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East

  • 🏢 Industry Focus: Deep experience in recruiting for $10-25M private equity-backed companies to $800M global holding firms

  • 🤝 Trusted by both growth-stage ventures and established enterprise brands

 

Our Approach

What Drives Our Success

We built our model based on what we wished search looked like when we were in your shoes. Our process is strategic, thoughtful, and rooted in deep operational context.

Human-First Search

Search should feel personal, not transactional. We combine real relationships, tailored outreach, and smart tools to engage top talent with messaging that resonates. Every candidate interaction is thoughtful, strategic, and designed to attract the right leaders for your stage and story..

Flexible Pricing for Every Stage

We offer flexible, stage-sensitive pricing to meet companies where they are — from fixed-fee and milestone-based models to project-based or fractional support. Our goal is to create fair, transparent structures aligned with your hiring needs and growth stage.

Transparent, Collaborative Partnership

No black boxes. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients, providing clear updates, context-rich feedback, and a search experience grounded in trust.

Operator Insight at Every Step

Led by a former in-house search leader, our approach is shaped by firsthand experience building teams—offering strategic guidance beyond just filling a role.

An early-stage, stealth-mode AI startup is seeking a Business Development & Sales Lead to build and own its go-to-market motion from the ground up. They are a lean, ambitious team of technologists pioneering next-gen AI-powered tools designed to transform how software engineers work. The company is currently bootstrapped and operating in stealth—fast-paced, flat-structured, and laser-focused on building high-impact B2B SaaS products that matter.
A early-stage, stealth mode AI startup is seeking a Marketing and Content Lead. They are a lean, ambitious team of technologists pioneering next-gen AI-powered tools to redefine how software engineers work. The’re a stealth-mode, bootstrapped B2B SaaS startup in their early days—fast-paced, flat-structured, and obsessed with building high-impact products that matter. The Marketing & Content Lead will own and scale their content engine, brand voice, and growth channels from the ground up. If you’

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