DeepMatch

DeepMatch is a boutique technical recruiting firm founded in 2018 and specializing in building startup companies through strategic hires. Founded by Sean Fitzgerald, who brings over 13 years of professional recruiting experience, DeepMatch focuses on truly understanding both candidates and companies at a deep level. Rather than relying on traditional advertising methods, DeepMatch operates as a true headhunting organization that invests significant time and resources into engaging passive candidates who demonstrate high degrees of fit across multiple dimensions.

DeepMatch operates on the foundational premise that better matches from the beginning lead to greater likelihood of mutually positive outcomes for both candidates and companies. Their proprietary "DeepMatching" process involves assessing candidates on a dozen or more dimensions of fit, similar to algorithms used in online dating applications, but focused on complementing and creating synergies with existing team members rather than seeking carbon-copy hires.

The company specializes in four key segments of technology: artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, blockchain, and IoT. DeepMatch provides full life-cycle recruiting services, from initial intake calls with executives and hiring managers through final placement and follow-up at 30, 60, and 90+ days. They offer RPO or retained search level service on a contingency model, meaning clients pay nothing until a successful placement is made.

DeepMatch is extremely selective about the companies they work with, choosing to partner only with organizations whose vision, business model, and mission they genuinely believe in. This selective approach allows them to operate with high levels of passion and dedication, essentially becoming part of their clients' teams. The firm provides additional value through advice on optimizing recruiting and interview processes for both candidate experience and hiring outcomes.

Built on core values of integrity, transparency, deep listening, continuous learning, and diversity & inclusion, DeepMatch maintains a culture-add approach over traditional culture-fit methodologies. Their founder Sean Fitzgerald began his recruiting career in 1999 during the dot-com bubble, transitioned through financial services recruiting, and returned to technical recruiting in 2016 before launching DeepMatch with entrepreneurial aspirations in September 2018.