Who we are.

Plenty is an executive search firm for venture-backed startups. We are former startup operators with an unmatched track record of diversity, quality, and speed. Our leadership team has scaled 10+ venture-backed companies and partnered with leading VCs including YC, a16z, Sequoia, and General Catalyst.

We operate with the mindset that “every client can be our last.” We take on fewer customers, limit the number of roles for our team and we fill roles almost twice as fast as the industry average. We are an LGBTQ+ owned business with a strong track record on diversity - over 80% of our CTO placements alone have been from underrepresented communities. We recruit leadership roles across all functions including tech, GTM, people, product, and operations.

Our Story

As a startup, you may have been advised to build the right leadership team, maybe 87 times or so. Also, you may have been told/read/learned that the talent competition is stiff, that good hires take time, but really - get your leadership team in place if you want to scale. Another 87 times or so. (As if this doesn't add to founders' burnout.)

Enter Plenty Search. We’re here to make executive search really work for you - by combining our operational expertise with an extensive talent network, and our diligence with a sense of urgency. Most importantly, we take our work personally, obsessing over every detail so you land your next great executive in significantly less time.

Plenty was founded by Thach Nguyen, an industry-leading talent executive with experience at growth businesses like Google, Airbnb, Disney, Care/of and SWORD Health. Thach knows how important talent is to the success of a company, especially executive leadership at startups. Plenty provides specialized executive search services designed to help our portfolio of customers realize their mission, faster. Since launching in stealth mode in the summer of 2021, our average time to fill has been 70 days - almost twice as fast as the industry average!

Meet the Team

Our Advisors

  • RON HENDRIXSON

    Former Head of Executive Recruiting @ Apple, Partner @ Heidrick & Struggles

    LinkedIn

  • ROCKMAN HA

    Former VP Talent @ Patreon

    LinkedIn

  • CARALYN COOLEY

    Former CPO @ Jet, CPO @ Bowery Farming

    LinkedIn

  • ARTHUR WOODS

    Founder @ Mathison

    LinkedIn

Plenty Awards 2023

  • Brightline

    Most Value-Driven Hiring Process

    “From the beginning of the search until the end, it was clear that the Brightline team cared deeply about building an amazing culture. They look for candidates that were not only qualified for the job but who would also add to their values-driven culture. They focused not only on employee engagement but also on employee empowerment. This special team has inspired us.”

    Thach Nguyen, Managing Partner, Plenty Search

  • Big Health

    Equitable Hiring Process

    “I was impressed with Big Health's commitment to ensuring a fair and equitable approach to hiring throughout every step of the recruiting process. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are built into their foundation, from their people to their products.”

    Erin Wallace, Principal, Plenty Search

  • Bobbie

    Most Sought-After Employer

    "It’s obvious to me that Bobbie is Plenty’s most sought-after employer, because throughout our entire engagement - even I was thinking 'Can I work here????'. The team has achieved the perfect balance of high achieving culture while maintaining a supportive environment for parents - proof to all working parents that you don’t have to choose one or the other. You made our job of finding amazing candidates for an equally amazing employer easy!”

    Amira Elfeky, Director of Operations, Plenty Search

  • Updater

    Exceptional Candidate Experience

    "Working with the team at Updater has been an absolute pleasure. They prioritize the candidate's experience in their hiring process, which makes it seamless to partner with them. From start to finish, they have a thoughtful and streamlined interview process that shows they truly care about the candidate's time and needs.”

    Erin Wallace, Principal Recruiter, Plenty Search

  • Worldcoin

    Exceptional Partnership and Collaboration

    “Worldcoin was an incredible partner during our Head of Talent search. From kickoff through calibration and subsequent conversations, they provided an in-depth look at the business, role, and target KPIs. It was clear they had given this position a lot of thought and knew what they were looking for.”

    Andy Seidl, Partner, Plenty Search

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