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In only two short years since Austin McGregor Executive Search opened its Washington DC office, we have quickly earned a reputation amongst leading technology CEOs & VCs as the "go-to firm" to recruit high-impact senior executives. Our recruiting model was designed for entrepreneurs. Being entrepreneurs ourselves, we have changed the industry model to align more closely with the needs of our clients who appreciate our unique performance and success-based executive recruiting model. By sharing the risk, we are highly motivated to deliver results with a relentless, "can't fail" attitude.
Just ask our clients about our work.
Washington DC Area VC-Backed Clients
- Aptela
- ARPU
- Brabeion
- Catalyst IT Services
- Cernium
- Cigital
- Consul Risk Management (IBM)
- Covega
- Defywire
- Fidelis Security Systems
- GetActive Software
- Harmony Information Systems
- Innovectra
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- Koolspan
- Managed Objects
- Netcordia
- Netuitive
- NexTone Communications
- Regent Education
- Revive Systems
- Sentito Networks
- SkyBitz
- SnagAJob
- Sourcefire
- Spectrum K12 School Solutions
- Viziant
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Washington DC Area VCs We Have Worked With
- Anthem Capital
- Blue Water Capital
- Core Capital Partners
- Draper Atlantic
- Edison Venture Fund
- Grosvenor Funds
- Inflection Point Ventures
- Intersouth Partners
- JMI Equity Fund
- Lazard Technology Partners
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- Maryland DBED
- Mid-Atlantic Venture Funds
- New Enterprise Associates (NEA)
- New Markets Growth Fund
- Novak Biddle
- Valhalla Partners
- Walker Ventures
- WWC Capital Group
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Domains We're Experience In (Sample)
- BPO Services
- Database Automation
- eCommerce Consumer Services
- Education Software and Services
- Enterprise Grid Solutions
- Federal IT Services
- Infrastructure and Application Software
- Networking Software
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- Open Source Software
- Physical & IT Security
- Satellite Services
- Storage Software
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Video Surveillance & Analytics
- VoIP Solutions
- Web 2.0 Applications and Tools
- Wireless Mobile Middleware
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Sample Testimonials - Executives
"SkyBitz turned to Austin McGregor Executive Search to help us with key executive positions. The Austin McGregor team located and landed experienced "players" (Chairman, CFO, CTO and VP Sales) and managed the recruitment process with particular expediency, skill and diplomacy. The Austin McGregor team is more than a recruiting firm, in that they are a true business partner providing relevant business advice and additional value-added introductions. I most strongly recommend them to CEO's or Boards looking to attract world-class talent in a timely fashion with a close fit for the specifications of the search."
-- Rick Burtner, CEO, SkyBitz Corp (Sterling, Virginia)
"Austin McGregor did an excellent job in quickly surfacing very high quality candidates on a difficult search. I was very impressed with their very clear understanding of the skill set we were seeking. Their follow-through on all aspects of the search was excellent and they stayed closely involved to ensure that the negotiation with our finalist candidate was successful. I can tell you that Austin McGregor actually exceeded my expectations and we were delighted with the results of his efforts. I would not hesitate to use them again on executive recruiting efforts and I would enthusiastically recommend him to my colleagues."
-- Allison Duquette, CEO, Spectrum K12 Solutions (Towson, Maryland)
"The Austin McGregor team went "above and beyond" to find me a world-class CFO with multiple successes in venture-backed companies. They get a letter of commendation from me for their persistence and patience during the whole process. They helped me land the very best of an impressive group of candidates. I am very happy with their service."
-- Tim Sullivan, CEO, Fidelis Security Systems (Bethesda, Maryland)
"Austin McGregor took the time to understand our business, and immediately produced the quality candidates we were seeking. Being very hands-on and aggressive, they managed the process until we closed the candidate of our choice. I recommend Austin McGregor to any company who wants to recruit the best talent within their industry."
-- Sheeraz Haji, CEO, GetActive Software (Washington, DC)
"My experience working with Austin McGregor was positive. Their "triumvirate" of McCreary, Sterett, and George executed as planned and were able to present qualified candidates in a timely manner. They are very familiar with the infrastructure software sector and understand the needs of an early-stage venture-backed company. Their experience coupled with their intensity and dedication make them a reliable recruiting partner."
-- Bob Farzami, Chairman, Netuitive (Reston, Virginia)
"Austin McGregor proved its worth during our executive search. They provided excellent service, took the time to research our company's need, and in the end provided extremely qualified candidates for our review. Austin McGregor has perfected the executive search process by pairing quality with efficiency. I was very impressed by the whole experience and would sue them again."
-- Hank Firey, CEO, NexTone Communications (Gaithersburg, Maryland)
Sample Testimonials - VCs
"Austin McGregor has impressed us with the quality of candidates they have been able to provide that meet our specifications - and they have deliver on their engagements with the kind of speed emerging companies require."
-- Hooks Johnston, General Partner, Valhalla Partners (Vienna, Virginia)
"I have personally hired Austin McGregor 4 times in the past year and a half for portfolio companies. Each time, we closed on an exec who was better than we needed or expected. They are not afraid to aim high."
-- Charles Curran, General Partner, Valhalla Partners (Vienna, Virginia)
"Austin McGregor took the time to understand the Company's business and understand the ideal candidate profile. They then quickly brought in high caliber candidates that met the profile. Their ability to deliver is top-notch."
-- Pascal Luck, Managing Director, Core Capital (Washington, DC)
"Austin McGregor has a history of delivering high impact players for Core Capital portfolio companies and we will count on their expertise in building our management teams of the future."
-- Mark Levine, Managing Director, Core Capital (Washington, DC)
"We have used Austin McGregor for a number of important executive searches. The reason we keep coming back is consistent high quality of performance. They work a tight process - position specification, candidate qualification, process management, etc. It would be a lot harder to build successful companies without Austin McGregor as a partner."
-- Tim Webb, General Partner, Inflection Point Ventures (Bethesda, Maryland)
"Austin McGregor has conducted numerous successful searches for our portfolio companies over the last five years. What distinguishes the firm from others, I believe, is their ability to be productive immediately, their relentless commitment to follow up, and their ability to thoughtfully and accurately describe an opportunity to candidates. In an industry of big talkers and broken commitments, they do what they say they are going to do. We are a repeat customer many times over and look forward to working with them in the future."
-- Harry S. Gruner, General Partner, JMI Equity (Baltimore, Maryland)
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