Steve Fogarty

About Steve Fogarty

I help early-stage and growth-stage startups (Seed to Series B) build high-impact product and technology teams by placing VPs, Heads of, and senior technical leaders who drive scale.As Founder & Executive Recruiter at Scalrr, I’ve partnered with top VC-backed startups to hire VPs of Engineering, Heads of Product, Heads of Engineering, VP of Product Management, and Staff-level technical talent. We specialize in stage-relevant hiring, ensuring candidates have 0→1 product experience, scaling expertise, or deep domain specialization.Some examples of recent searches:VP of Engineering – Retail Tech (Series B)Head of Engineering – Cybersecurity (Seed)VP of Product Management – Generative AI / MLOps (Seed)Head of Product – Big Data / Infrastructure (Seed)Staff & Senior Engineers – AI/ML, Cloud Infrastructure, Backend SystemsPreviously, I scaled global recruiting operations at Twitter (2,500+ hires, 1,700+ technical) and adidas (built recruiting org from 15 to 240 recruiters across 40 countries). My expertise includes:Executive & Senior Leadership Recruiting (VP & Head-level)Technical Recruiting (AI/ML, Cloud Infrastructure, Backend, Data)Stage-Relevant Team Building (Seed to B, 0→1 to scale)Recruiting Operations & Technology (ATS, CRM, sourcing automation)Specialties: Executive Search, VP & Head of Engineering Recruiting, VP & Head of Product Recruiting, AI/ML Recruiting, Big Data & Infrastructure Talent, Startup Team Building (Seed to Series B)

Experience

1. Co-founder & Executive Recruiter

   Scalrr

   Feb 2023 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Helping early-stage and growth-stage startups (Seed to Series B) build high-impact product and technology teams.Key Focus Areas:Recruiting VPs, Heads of Engineering, Heads of Product, and senior technical ICs (Staff, Principal, and specialized engineers)Expertise in hard-to-find technical talent: AI/ML, Big Data, Semiconductors, Cloud Infrastructure, Backend SystemsPartnering with founders in tech and deep tech startups to hire stage-relevant leaders with 0→1 and scaling experienceRecent Placements Include:VP of Engineering – Retail Tech (Series B)Head of Engineering – Cybersecurity (Seed)VP of Product Management – Generative AI / MLOps (Seed)Head of Product – Big Data / Infrastructure (Seed)Staff & Senior Engineers – AI/ML, Cloud Infra, Backend, Data SystemsSenior Account Managers – Marketplace & FoodTech (Series B)Keywords: Executive Search, VP & Head-Level Recruiting, Technical Leadership Hiring, AI Talent, Deep Tech Recruiting, Stage-Relevant Hiring

Education

• Eastern Washington University

  BA, Human Resources & Management

  1996 — 1998

• Joel E. Ferris High School

  High School Diploma

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Social Networking
• Onboarding
• Personnel Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Talent Management
• Social Media Strategist
• Sourcing
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Deferred Compensation
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Team Leadership
• Training
• College Recruiting
• Organizational Development
• Employer Branding
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Taleo
• Team Management
• Digital Strategy
• Employee Engagement
• Public Relations
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Executive Search
• Workforce Planning
• Temporary Placement
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Management