Growth Mode

Growth Mode is a Chicago-based recruitment agency specializing in B2B and consumer tech talent acquisition. Founded originally as Her Move six years ago with a mission to elevate women in tech leadership roles, the company has evolved into a comprehensive recruiting partner focused on helping high-growth technology companies build exceptional teams. Growth Mode combines human-centered recruiting with refined techniques to identify candidates who possess both the right experience and character for success in rapidly changing tech environments.

Growth Mode partners with B2B and consumer tech hiring leaders who need exceptional talent to propel their companies through unique stages of growth. Whether clients lack an internal recruiting team, are overwhelmed with hiring demands, or have been disappointed by transactional recruiters, Growth Mode provides a reliable and consistent solution for securing the right talent. The company takes a human-centered approach that goes beyond keyword matching, focusing on finding candidates who bring unique yet relevant perspectives, are energized by contributing to company culture, and demonstrate how they would be instrumental in achieving aggressive growth goals.

Led by founder Sarah Greenwell (MA, CDR) and Director of Technical Recruiting Shelley Wick (CDR), Growth Mode approaches each search with curiosity, research, and refined techniques for targeting candidates with the speed, agility, and aptitude necessary for success in high-growth tech environments. The team has deep expertise in identifying exceptional talent, particularly focusing on hiring employees with diverse perspectives and lived experiences that lead to better product innovation, greater team engagement, and impressive revenue outcomes.

The company's mission is to be an integral part of clients' growth stories through impactful hires, achieved through their continued commitment and ability to uncover, engage, and connect clients with talent that will propel their companies forward. Growth Mode deliberately limits the number of concurrent searches they handle to ensure dedicated partnership and unparalleled results for each engagement.

Growth Mode offers specialized services including Executive Search for Director to SVP-level openings, Contingent Search for Manager and Individual Contributor roles, Recruiting Sprints for urgent timeline requirements, and Angel Recruiting for companies on the precipice of growth but with limited budgets. Their client portfolio includes notable tech companies such as Strava, Salsify, Mirakl, Yotpo, and many other innovative organizations across various technology sectors.