
AI Talent Partner
14 Days
To First Qualified Shortlist
4 Talent
Verticals Covered
Seed to C
Stages We Work With
15-30%
Placement Fee
How It Works
From First Call to Shortlist in 14 Days
"A wrong hire at Seed or Series A doesn't just cost money — it costs months, momentum, and sometimes the company itself. Kantic's evaluation architecture eliminates that risk. Every candidate is assessed on technical depth and cultural fit through a structured, scored framework — not intuition. The result is a shortlist you can trust, delivered in 14 days. Plus, we offer a replacement guarantee — if the hire doesn't work out, Kantic re-engages at no additional fee."
01
20 min
Discovery Session
An honest conversation about your needs. No commitment, no pitch deck.
02
60 min
Search Kickoff
We align on the role scorecard, compensation range, and ideal candidate profile. No generic briefs — every search is built from scratch.
03
Day 2-10
Market Mapping
We identify and engage a curated target pool using LinkedIn Talent Insights, PitchBook, and our existing network — active and passive candidates.
04
Day 10-14
Structured Evaluation
Every candidate is assessed on technical depth and cultural fit. Both thresholds must be met.
05
Day 14-21
Shortlist & Close
You receive a tight shortlist with our assessment and recommendation. We stay embedded through offer negotiation and close — and beyond.
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