What startup stage do you work with? Pre-seed, Series A, unicorn?

We work primarily with startups from Series A through Series D and scale-ups in a regional growth phase. We also serve LATAM unicorns for C-Level searches and leadership team expansion. For pre-seed or seed stages, Fractional HR is usually a better fit.

How long does it take to find a Head of Product or a CTO for a startup?

The first qualified shortlist is delivered in 7 business days from kickoff. The full process (kickoff → accepted offer) takes between 3 and 6 weeks depending on the seniority of the position and candidate availability. Senior leadership profiles (CTO, VP, C-Level) usually require 4–6 weeks to ensure depth in the evaluation process.

Do you offer a replacement guarantee if the candidate doesn't work out?

Yes. All processes include an active 3 to 6 month replacement guarantee. If the candidate leaves or doesn't pass the integration period, we restart the search at no additional cost within the guarantee period.

Headhunting · Startups & Scale-ups · Mexico & LATAM

The headhunter that understands how to hire at a startup

We recruit mid-level, executive and C-Level talent for Series A–D startups and high-growth scale-ups. Candidates who have built from scratch, not just managed what already exists. First qualified shortlist in 7 business days.

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Startup results

business days to shortlist

LATAM unicorns served

150+

client companies

placement guarantee

Series A–D C-Level Product Growth Tech

Frequent profiles

Startup talent at every level

From the first strategic hire to building a complete leadership team. We evaluate candidates with real experience in high-uncertainty, high-growth environments.

Methodology

Qualified shortlist in 7 business days

9 operational phases, 5 commercial stages. One dedicated senior consultant from brief to close, no subcontracting.

Alignment

Strategic brief + success profile + salary range validated against market

Search

Active sourcing through sector network + LinkedIn + proprietary databases + referrals

Assessment

STAR interviews + psychometrics + stage motivation validation

References

Non-facilitated backchannel calls with direct reports and peer references

Close

Shortlist of 3–5 finalists + interview coordination + offer + onboarding

Active guarantee 3–6 months placement

Company types

What kind of startups do we recruit for?

Specific experience in the contexts where conventional recruitment fails: high velocity, little structure, brand-new roles and candidates who aren't actively looking.

Series A–B

First strategic hires: Head of Product, Engineering Lead, first CMO. High weighting on culture and stage motivation.

Series C–D

Professionalizing the leadership team. CFO, VP Sales, CHRO, Country Managers. Candidates with scaling experience.

Scale-ups & Unicorns

Regional expansion, building teams of 30–100+ people, organizational transformation leadership in accelerated growth.

Fintech & Neobanks

Profiles with regulatory experience, financial product, risk, compliance and digital distribution across LATAM.

SaaS & B2B Platforms

Revenue leaders, Customer Success, B2B product, enterprise sales. Candidates with understanding of complex sales cycles.

E-commerce & Marketplaces

Operations, logistics, growth, commercial and technology for companies with high operational intensity and platform business models.

FAQ

Questions we get often about startup headhunting

What makes startup headhunting different from traditional recruitment?

Fast-growing startups need profiles with high ambiguity tolerance, the ability to build from zero and an execution culture. SelectionBook maps candidates with proven experience in venture-backed environments, not just corporate track records. We evaluate operational culture fit, real motivation for the stage and genuine willingness to build without a playbook.

What startup stage do you work with?

We primarily work with startups from Series A through Series D and scale-ups in regional growth phases. We also serve LATAM unicorns for C-Level searches and executive team expansion. For pre-seed or seed stages, Fractional HR is usually the better starting point.

How long does it take to find a Head of Product or a CTO?

The first qualified shortlist is delivered in 7 business days from kickoff. The full process takes 3 to 6 weeks depending on the level. Senior leadership profiles (CTO, VP, C-Level) typically require 4–6 weeks to ensure the depth needed in evaluation and references.

Do you have a guarantee if the candidate doesn't work out?

Yes. All processes include an active replacement guarantee of 3 to 6 months. If the candidate leaves or does not pass the integration period, we restart the search at no additional cost within the guarantee period.

Can you cover positions in Colombia, Argentina, Brazil or other countries?

Yes. SelectionBook executes searches in more than 16 countries across the Americas from its hub in Mexico City. We work with startups that need to hire local talent in Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Peru and other geographies, with specialized consultants by country and vertical.

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