DRH Search

DRH Search is a Boston-based recruitment firm founded in 2019 by David Hanley, specializing exclusively in early-stage startup talent acquisition. The company positions itself as a human-centered alternative to transactional recruiting, focusing on quality matches over volume. DRH Search has built a reputation for connecting top talent with startups from seed to Series B stages across the country.

DRH Search differentiates itself from traditional recruitment agencies through its startup-aligned hiring approach, emphasizing long-term fit and cultural alignment over high-volume placements. The firm specializes in early-stage access, surfacing roles that aren't publicly advertised and working behind the scenes to unlock opportunities before they go live. Their founder-caliber matching process focuses on aligning candidates with missions that fit their ambition, not just their resume.

The company operates with a hands-on partnership model, staying actively involved throughout the entire process from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding. This includes providing offer strategy guidance, compensation advice, and candidate ramp-up support to ensure strong starts for both parties. DRH Search prides itself on transparency and optionality, being upfront about client needs and available opportunities while centering candidate preferences and expertise.

With an impressive track record of 95% offer acceptance rate, 30-day average time-to-hire, and 90%+ retention after 12 months, DRH Search has demonstrated measurable success in the startup recruitment space. The firm has completed over 50 hires across 10+ companies, maintaining a 100% client return rate. Their process involves targeted matching and support, typically presenting 2-3 high-quality roles rather than overwhelming candidates with numerous unsuitable options.

DRH Search's three-step process includes Discovery & Role Calibration to understand candidate goals and fit requirements, Targeted Matching & Support to surface the most relevant opportunities, and Interview & Offer Support providing context, coaching, and insights to give candidates a competitive edge. The firm has successfully placed talent across almost all functional areas including software engineering, sales, marketing, go-to-market, talent acquisition, data science, product, and finance.