From technical to tactical, we help you hire the best in the business.

Our
Mission

We believe that exceptional talent can drive extraordinary change. That's why we're dedicated to helping our clients build world-class teams with candidates who are not only skilled but equally passionate about their role on your team.

Our Purpose

We're dedicated to serving our clients as trusted advisors, providing a full suite of talent services, from executive search and individual contributor placement to leadership development, assessment, and cultural consulting.

Our Vision

We believe in loving the work and the craft of recruiting, especially as it pertains to helping companies hire key positions in times of growth. Being flexible and agile is also incredibly important, especially as we get to know you and your team’s identity. And we can only do this through honesty and trust. We will aim to uphold your company’s culture as we become an extension of your team.

Our Values

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team.

  • After a decade of building organizations at Aerotek, Tesla, CloudKitchens, and Included Health, Scott formed R.I.S.E., a boutique recruiting firm that partners with early-stage, VC-backed start-ups. Scott has built his brand and network through hard work, maintaining meaningful relationships, and a relentless approach to the craft of recruiting.

    Scott specializes in finding critical, foundational roles essential to a company's mission. He takes pride in his ability to translate the hard skills needed for a role to something that any candidate would be proud to be associated with. Scott has the most success in filling highly skilled individual contributor roles (senior level or above) and executive & leadership positions (lead to C-suite).

  • Jen has 15+ years of experience in connecting people. Whether it’s in a recruiting capacity, helping a founder find the perfect next hire, or bringing experiences to life through events, this is what brings Jen the most satisfaction and joy.

    Utilizing her marketing background, Jen got into Recruiting, most notably at Swing Search, connecting and consulting Bay Area startups helping build winning GTM teams. A natural connector, Jen thrives on partnering with clients of all sizes and helping their companies scale.