Shipped Talent

Shipped Talent is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in hiring top technology and Go-to-Market talent for growth companies. Founded and led by Hayli Thornhill, who brings extensive experience as a founding recruiter for multiple early-stage tech companies, the firm operates as an extension of clients' internal teams.

Shipped Talent differentiates itself through its founder's unique perspective of having sat on both sides of the recruitment equation. Hayli Thornhill has served as the founding recruiter and team lead for three different early-stage technology companies, giving her deep insights into what growing companies truly need from their recruitment partners. This experience enables her to design and implement hiring strategies that deliver quality talent while meeting ambitious timelines.

The firm's approach centers on building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, with a focus on understanding the bigger picture of each client's business and hiring goals. Rather than simply matching resumes to job descriptions, Shipped Talent works closely with founders and leadership teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of company culture, growth trajectory, and strategic hiring needs.

Shipped Talent's core expertise spans scaling teams across engineering, product management, product design, and Go-to-Market functions. The firm specializes in developing winning hiring plans and strategies for competitive talent markets, creating effective interview processes, and sourcing passive talent. Their modern recruitment infrastructure approach ensures efficient and effective hiring processes.

What sets Shipped Talent apart is their commitment to candidate experience and their ability to articulate company vision, roadmap, and technical details to potential hires. The firm serves as an ambassador for client companies, helping candidates understand how their potential role fits into the broader organizational strategy and growth plans.