About Blaze Search
Blaze Search is a women-owned, retained executive search firm based in Los Angeles that specializes in connecting passionate, purpose-driven leaders with companies that enhance people's lives. Founded by Julie Puckett, the firm focuses on working with organizations that democratize platforms, provide access to previously unreachable information or products, and create more level playing fields for businesses to compete.
Blaze Search operates as a boutique executive search firm with a clear mission to help leaders build companies that are both personally meaningful and socially beneficial. The firm is characterized by its engaged, super-responsive, and driven approach, with a primary goal of finding the right executive talent as quickly as possible while maintaining long-term partnerships with clients.
The company works across B2B, marketplace, and B2C companies spanning multiple verticals, with particular emphasis on high-growth technology companies ranging from early-stage startups to publicly traded organizations. Their client portfolio includes notable companies such as Shopify, Spotify, TripAdvisor, SeatGeek, ezCater, and many other innovative organizations.
Led by founding partners Julie Puckett and Kim Ghantous, Blaze Search brings extensive experience from previous roles at prestigious firms like Korn/Ferry and True Search, as well as in-house executive recruiting experience at companies like Vistaprint and TripAdvisor. The team combines analytical capability with strong relationship-building skills to understand company cultures and identify executives who will have significant business impact.
What sets Blaze Search apart is their sustained energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire search process, maintaining the same level of commitment on day 90 as on day 1. They focus on purpose-driven organizations and leaders who are making a positive impact on the world, whether through democratizing platforms, improving access to information and products, or creating more equitable business environments.
