Why Startups and Scaling Companies Hire Me to Head-Hunt Top Talent
By Reena Tagger-Saint Louis
Founder, Talent Eclipse | DMZ Incubator Member - Hiring Inclusive
Startups move fast. Founders make tough calls daily. And when it's time to hire, you don't have the luxury of trial and error, you need the right people, and you need them now.
I know that pressure firsthand.
I'm not just a recruiter - I'm a founder building my own tech platform, part of the DMZ incubator, and actively bootstrapping every step of the way. That means I understand the stakes when you're hiring your first ops lead, your tenth engineer, or your next revenue driver.
You’re not just filling a seat - you’re protecting your runway, your product vision, and your sanity.
Why I’m Different from Your Average Recruiter
Plenty of recruiters can send resumes. I hunt people down.
With 25+ years of combined experience in sales and recruitment, I’ve built a career around finding the right candidates faster than traditional methods. I don’t wait for people to apply - I go after them. Whether it’s someone crushing it at a competitor or a hidden gem not even looking, I know where to look, how to approach, and what converts.
This isn’t surface-level recruiting. This is precision matchmaking for companies who need speed, quality, and cultural alignment.
I Think Like a Founder: Because I Am One
Recruiters don’t always understand the grind. I do.
I know what it means to:
Make hires that either take you 10 steps forward or 20 steps back
Stretch every dollar of your budget while chasing product-market fit
Balance speed with quality because every week counts
That founder mindset shapes everything I do as a head-hunter. I don’t waste your time. I don’t overwhelm you with options. I deliver top candidates who are ready to contribute - fast.
Job Boards Can’t Compete With a Head-Hunter Who Gets It
You might post on a job board and hope for the best - and sometimes, it works. But most times? You’re sifting through hundreds of irrelevant applications and burning time you don’t have.
That same time, I use to hunt.
You need someone who can navigate the noise, understand your business model, and act like an extension of your team. That’s what I do.
If You’re a Founder, Let’s Talk
I built Talent Eclipse for companies like yours - fast-moving, scaling, and serious about hiring talent that fits.
You don’t need another recruiter.
You need a head-hunter who gets it because she’s building right alongside you.
Let’s connect and build your dream team - faster, smarter, better.
Looking for someone now?
Let’s connect - reena@talenteclipse.com
