Rethink Recruit

Rethink Recruit is a Los Angeles-based recruitment agency specializing in emerging technologies and modern recruiting solutions. Founded by Zach Schmoeller, the company brings over 10 years of high-level recruiting and consulting experience within robotics, AI, and emerging technologies. With a track record of 100+ successful placements and a network of 30,000+ connections, Rethink Recruit focuses on building relationships and understanding market conditions to influence decisions with analysis and integrity.

Rethink Recruit operates as a specialized recruitment consultancy that takes a tailored approach to modern recruiting, particularly within emerging technology sectors. The company distinguishes itself by focusing on building long-term relationships and developing deep market expertise in niche technology fields, allowing them to navigate complex hiring challenges for both startups and established brands.

The agency offers flexible engagement models including contingent, committed, and project-based recruitment services to accommodate different client needs and hiring objectives. Their contingent model operates on a success-fee basis, while their committed approach reduces overall costs through upfront investment, and their project-based structure provides maximum flexibility for multiple hires within short timeframes.

Rethink Recruit's approach centers on attracting top-tier talent by understanding their mindset and utilizing innovative, focused, and consultative techniques. The company leverages modern technology including AI tools to increase productivity, streamline communication, and accelerate the recruitment process while maintaining a personal, relationship-driven approach.

With over a decade of experience in emerging technology recruitment, the agency has developed extensive networks within specialized fields such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Their deep understanding of these markets enables them to provide strategic consulting alongside recruitment services, helping clients make informed hiring decisions in rapidly evolving technology sectors.