The Launch Collective

There are plenty of recruiting communities. There's only one built exclusively for internal GTM recruiters at SaaS and VC-backed businesses. The Launch Collective is that room....no agencies, no vendors pitching - just peers doing the same job, sharing what actually works. If you are an Internal GTM Recruiter at a SaaS Vendor or VC and would like to learn more, please reach out to Eve H., Adam Richardson or Helen Dwyer - or register here: https://lnkd.in/eBKkgHz7 The Launch Collective is proud to be co-founded by Strive - GTM Talent Partner, your go-to partner for GTM teams transforming the way sales and tech leaders connect with world-class talent 🚀 You can reach the team here: www.scalewithstrive.com #scalewithstrive #community #gtmrecruitment

ICYMI, we are excited to announce the launch of Runtime! Runtime is Strive - GTM Talent Partner's new sister brand, focused entirely on Product and Engineering.  If you know Strive, you'll know them for GTM hiring for some of the fastest-growing VC backed SaaS companies, globally. Runtime is the same business, the same team behind it, but pointed at a completely different part of the Org.  It's powered by Strive, but it stands on its own - different name, different positioning, different community. The reason for that is simple: Technical hiring is its own world.  The way Engineers think, the language they speak, the things they care about - it deserves a brand that's built specifically for them, not a bolt-on. That's what Runtime is.  Learn more about us here: www.runtimerecruiting.com Build_Ship_Runtime #runtime #scalewithstrive

What's one skill that's made you a better GTM recruiter, that has nothing to do with recruiting? Sales? Writing? Reading a P&L? Knowing when to shut up on a call? The most interesting answers usually come from outside the job description. What's yours? #TheLaunchCollective #Recruiting #scalewithstrive

"So how long will it actually take to hire this VP of Sales?" It's the question every GTM recruiter gets asked, and the honest answer is usually longer than the business wants to hear. Six to ten weeks for an IC hire. Twelve to twenty plus for a leader. Then notice periods on top. • Most avoidable delay isn't sourcing, it's scheduling and slow feedback • A search that changes its target profile twice takes roughly twice as long • Calibration is the cheapest week you'll ever spend, and the one most often skipped • You can compress the process without compressing the assessment Read our latest blog on why an honest timeline builds more credibility than a fast one, and why recruiters who forecast properly end up filling roles quicker anyway. https://lnkd.in/eENbj4C8 #scalewithstrive #gtmrecruitment #saas

Your network is your edge in GTM recruiting. The Launch Collective brings together internal talent professionals from 300+ leading SaaS and VC-backed companies - so when you need a referral, a benchmark, or a quick second opinion, the right people are a message away. If you are an Internal GTM Recruiter at a SaaS Vendor or VC and would like to learn more, please reach out to Eve H., Adam Richardson or Helen Dwyer — or register here: https://lnkd.in/eBKkgHz7 The Launch Collective is proud to be co-founded by Strive - GTM Talent Partner, your go-to partner for GTM teams transforming the way sales and tech leaders connect with world-class talent 🚀 You can reach the team here: www.scalewithstrive.com #scalewithstrive #community #gtmrecruitment

📢 Opportunity Alert! GTM Recruiter position at Baseten - based in SF or NYC. https://lnkd.in/e6jxcwSr Note, The Launch Collective are not the Recruiters for this position. We are an international community of GTM Recruiters from the world's fastest-growing SaaS companies. Learn more here: www.thelaunchcollective.io

Are comp expectations for GTM talent finally cooling or still climbing? In a tighter funding market, we'd expect base + OTE to come back down to earth. The reality on the ground feels more complicated. What are you seeing in your live searches right now? #TheLaunchCollective #SaaSHiring #scalewithstrive

High-growth SaaS companies don't win the GTM talent war with access to a secret pool of candidates. They hire from the same market as everyone else - they just run a better process. Here's what sets them apart: • Calibrate before opening the role - agree the sales motion, buyer, deal size and what success looks like up front, not after CVs start landing • Build pipeline before there's a vacancy - always sourcing and keeping strong operators warm, so speed comes from preparation, not cutting corners • Interview for evidence, not polish - probe how deals were actually won and read quota claims in context, rather than rewarding a confident story • Partner recruiters and hiring managers as equals, then close the loop by tracking whether hires actually ramped None of it needs a bigger budget or a better brand. It's process, run consistently - and any in-house team can start closing the gap today. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/dtp8W2XN #scalewithstrive #gtmrecruitment #saas

What's the smartest thing you've learned about GTM hiring this year? For our members, a lot of it comes from our monthly virtual forums - live sessions with expert guest speakers on everything from AI workflows for recruiters to building a revenue org from scratch. Learn from the people doing the job at the sharp end. If you are an Internal GTM Recruiter at a SaaS Vendor or VC and would like to learn more, please reach out to Eve H. , Adam Richardson or Helen Dwyer - or register here: https://lnkd.in/eBKkgHz7 The Launch Collective is proud to be co-founded by Strive - GTM Talent Partner, your go-to partner for GTM teams transforming the way sales and tech leaders connect with world-class talent 🚀 You can reach the team here: www.scalewithstrive.com #scalewithstrive #community #gtmrecruitment

Hot take: The "culture fit" interview does more harm than good in GTM hiring. It quietly filters for sameness, rewards people who interview well, and tells you very little about whether someone can actually do the job. Agree, or are we wrong on this one? Make your case in the comments. #TheLaunchCollective #Hiring #scalewithstrive