👥 Not all leaders are the same—and that’s a good thing. From Growth Marketer CMOs who excel in demand generation to Brand Marketer CMOs focused on positioning, each executive archetype brings unique strengths. The challenge? Matching the right archetype to your business’s current needs. Whether you’re scaling quickly or stabilizing operations, understanding these archetypes can transform your executive team. Discover how to find the right leaders: https://bit.ly/3ZyeY42 #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipArchetypes #ScalingStrategies
Bolster
Software Development
New York, NY 4,005 followers
The new way to find the right executives.
About us
Built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, Bolster is the new way to discover senior-level talent. We accelerate companies’ growth by matching CEOs with transformational executives, mentors, and board members—without the hassle of traditional talent sourcing. The Bolster marketplace is full of highly qualified leaders available for full-time, interim, fractional, advisory, or project-based roles. Our no-nonsense, no-frills approach saves tens of thousands of dollars in search fees and makes it easy to build your startup team or find your next role. We believe that, in today’s work environment, flexibility and diversity matter more than ever, and this is reflected in every facet of our business. Whether you’re a CEO, executive, VC, or potential employee, you’ll find our values are at the forefront of what we do. Always Have Heart We treat everyone with trust and respect and assume positive intent. We are caring, empathetic, lighthearted, and grateful. Be Welcoming We include, elevate, and provide a safe and equitable environment for people to be their whole selves. Continuous Growth We are curious and have a growth mindset. We strive to be, and to develop, high performing individuals and teams. Do the Right Thing We operate with transparency, integrity, and candor, even when that is difficult. Our investors include Foundry, High Alpha, Silicon Valley Bank’s parent company SVB Financial Group, Union Square Ventures and Costanoa Ventures. For more information, visit bolster.com.
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- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
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The talent acquisition landscape is evolving, and flexibility is no longer a perk—it's an expectation and a necessity. One of our talent-focused webinars highlighted a pressing challenge: talent mobility and remote work. Our guest, Mark Frein, shared that employees increasingly prefer living where they thrive and working remotely, instead of relocating for jobs. This shift, accelerated by the pandemic, transforms the talent market, especially in tech. 🌍 Here's why this matters: 💡 Traditional recruiting, focused on local talent pools, is being replaced by global strategies. 💡 The rise of distributed teams presents opportunities but demands stronger managerial capabilities to foster engagement and alignment. 💡 Smaller companies can tap into broader talent networks, though it complicates operations and decision-making. At Bolster, we've seen CEOs turn this complexity into opportunity. Leaders are embracing flexible cultures and innovative approaches like on-demand roles. How is your organization adapting to this new reality? Share your thoughts below!👇 Watch the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gzaBtMGz #RemoteWork #TalentAcquisition #Leadership #WorkplaceFlexibility
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When it comes to executive search, a title alone isn’t enough to define a role. The Leadership at Scale report highlights the importance of identifying the right focus within a role. At Bolster, we call these archetypes. For instance, a finance leader can bring value as an Accountant CFO in a company with complex financial needs or as a Strategist CFO to support future growth. Similarly, CMOs can build strong brand presence as Influence Marketers or fuel demand generation as Growth Marketers. Aligning an executive's specific strengths with the company’s goals at each stage can unlock new growth and innovation. Is your company using archetypes to make impactful hires?
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You’re scaling your company—can your leadership team keep up? To build an executive team that can support the company’s goals at every stage, you should: 🎯 Prioritize the right roles at the right time ⚖️ Balance generalists and specialists 🌱 Create a culture focused on growth 🤝 Structure for cross-functional collaboration ⚙️ Adapt over time Are you looking to scale your business but unsure how to scale your executive team? Bolster can help. Reach out to find out how we can support your leadership talent strategy. #BolsterTalent #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #TalentStrategy
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🎙️ Think hiring slows down over the holidays? Think again. Bolster recruiter Patti Dorsey shared a surprising insight: The end of the year can actually be a great time to engage with top talent. Why? 🎯 Candidates are slowing down and reflecting on their goals 🏡 They're at home, more likely to respond to outreach 🧠 It's a moment when many are considering their next steps for the year ahead Don't miss this window of opportunity to connect with exceptional leaders ready for their next challenge. Watch the full discussion for more hiring insights! https://lnkd.in/dXmayWdh #TalentStrategy #ExecutiveSearch #LeadershipHiring #HolidayRecruiting
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Can your leadership team go the distance? If you want to build an executive team that can scale with your organization, you’ll need to find dynamic, adaptable leaders who can support the company’s goals at every stage. This week on the blog, we shared 5 strategies you can use to structure your leadership team for long-term growth. Check out the comments for a link to read more! #BolsterTalent #Scaling #LeadershipTeam #ExecutiveHiring
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Kentik recently partnered with Bolster to hire their SVP of Engineering. Congratulations to Jason McKerr, Avi Freedman, Libby Wolfensperger, and the entire team. Thank you to Jonathan Peters and Sydney Thompson Caraway for your work on this search! VC Partners: August Capital, First Round Capital, Third Point LLC, Vistara Growth #BolsterTalent #SVPEngineering #ExecutiveSearch
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📣 Hey, Founders and CEOs. Please don't DIY your Executive Searches. It's generally a bad idea. 🙇♀️ I wouldn't DIY my house renovation. 🤷♀️ 👷♀️ https://lnkd.in/ggfBBHDc ✨ Happy Holidays! ✨
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Executive Search
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An effective executive search starts with the right questions. Good questions lay the groundwork for aligning your team, defining success, and focusing on what truly matters in your search. Our teams shared 11 essential questions—covering everything from current team dynamics to candidate priorities—to help you approach your next executive search with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re looking to refine your hiring strategy or start a new search, these questions are key to forming your plan of action. 🌟 🔗 Dive into the full article here: https://bit.ly/3D8HB0h #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #TalentStrategy #Bolster
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❓ What do our clients have to say about working with Bolster? "Bolster has been an invaluable partner in filling our most critical leadership roles. Our engagement began with a complicated CMO search, where we needed to evaluate a diverse range of candidate profiles. Bolster’s meticulous process, insightful guidance, and unwavering support gave us the confidence to make a transformative hire. Since then, we’ve utilized Bolster on another search, and they’ve become an indispensable asset as we continue to build our executive team." 💬 Laura Walsh, Lumens CEO Check out our case study about this CMO search - the link is in the comments! ⬇️ #BolsterTalent #CMOSearch #Testimonial #ExecutiveSearch