GrowthStage
Technically Vetted, S-Tier Talent
Founding Engineers for your startup, vetted by ex-Founders, Senior Engineers and AI PhDs.
The True Cost of the Wrong Hire Is More Than a Salary.
Bypass Stalled Growth
Your stalled growth burns runway while your team's valuable hours are wasted on the wrong interviews. Our vetting process is performed by expert technical seniors who've scaled products themselves, so you only meet engineers—at any level—ready to ship quality code from day one.
Surpass Customer Expectations
A bug in a key demo doesn't just lose a deal; it shatters your credibility. Our expert vetting ensures every engineer we place writes stable, reliable code under pressure. Ship a product that backs up the promises you make to your client and investors.
Avoid a Fatal Cash Burn
The true cost of a bad hire is catastrophic—it's months of salary, wasted engineering management, all burning your precious runway. It's momentum you can't get back. We shield you from this risk. We make sure every engineer you meet is an asset, and translates directly into product velocity and preserved capital.
Over 60% Savings, 3x Faster, and Higher Quality Candidates.
Based on an average $120k hire case
Technical Vetting
Time to Hire
Product Insight
Pricing Model
One Fee. Zero Risk.
$10,000
USD FLAT FEE
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Fixed $10,000 Fee
For any role, any seniority. No percentage calculations, no retainers, no hidden costs. The price is fixed.
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Technically-Vetted Candidates
Every candidate is pre-screened for technical competence. You only interview qualified people, saving your team dozens of hours.
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Pay Only After a Successful Start
Our invoice is due 30 days *after* the candidate’s start date. This gives you time to confirm they are the right fit for the role.
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60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If the hire leaves or is let go within the first 60 days for any reason, you get a full cash refund or a free replacement search.
FAQs
A percentage-based model that incentivises placing the most expensive candidate, not the best one. Traditional agencies use non-technical recruiters that rely on simple keyword matching, which is inefficient, thereby requiring more time to find a good match (it also leads to low-quality pipelines). We use senior engineers to vet candidates, which is far more accurate and efficient. Our flat-fee model is built on forming long-term partnerships, not maximizing short-term commissions.
Our vetting is conducted by our team of senior engineers and technical architects, many of whom are ex-founders, PhDs and/or have worked at FAANG-level companies. The process has two key stages: 1) A peer-to-peer technical screening where our experts assess a candidate's depth of knowledge and problem-solving approach. 2) A practical, hands-on coding assessment tailored to their stated competencies to provide a quantitative measure of their skills.
We focus exclusively on technical talent, with deep expertise across two core areas: Software Engineering (Frontend, Backend, Full-Stack) and AI & Machine Learning (AI/LLM Engineering, Research-level ML across modalities like Computer Vision, NLP, and Time-Series Forecasting).
Yes. We understand that the most impactful roles often have unique requirements that don't fit a standard job description. Our search and screening process is designed to be flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs. The best way to proceed is to book a call or email us at nihir@growthstage.ai with your query.
As a bootstrapped company ourselves, we understand the challenges of managing cash flow. We are open to discussing alternative arrangements. Please book a call to discuss your situation confidentially.
Our Your Team.
Nihir Serial Founder and AI PhD.
Full-Stack, ML Research, and LLM Engineering.
10+ years of experience.
Lukas prev. Raised CTO.
Full-Stack, Computer Vision and NLP.
15+ years of experience.
Rodrigo ex-Microsoft.
Backend, Infrastructure / Architecture.
25+ years of experience.
Kai Fractional CTO.
Full-Stack and LLM Engineering.
15+ years of experience.