The Right Talent
Changes Everything
We believe access to the best people in the world is the difference between building good companies and compounding ones.
86%
of business leaders say they struggle to find talent with the mindset needed for today's complexity.
Most companies hire for experience.
But the people who actually change outcomes the 1% with clarity, adaptability, and ownership often don’t show up in plain sight.
We’ve spent years studying what sets them apart.
-McKinsey Global Survey: The State of Organizations 2024
What makes the 1% different?
We believe access to the best people in the world is the difference between building good companies and compounding ones.
How We Help You Hire the 1%
Executive Search
How We Help You Hire the 1%
What makes the 1% different?
It’s not what’s on their résumé. It’s how they think, how they move, and how they lead.
First-Principles Thinking
Breaks problems down to the basics. Doesn’t copy — figures out what actually makes sense.
Intelligence
Sees patterns quickly. Connects ideas clearly. Makes good decisions when things get messy.
Curiosity
Wants to understand how things work. Asks real questions. Keeps learning — even without a reason to.
Drive
Doesn’t wait to be told. Takes ownership. Pushes through when things get hard.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Understands people. Listens well. Can lead without making noise.
Awareness
Reads the room. Knows when to speak, when to hold back, and how actions affect others.
What makes the 1% different?
It’s not what’s on their résumé. It’s how they think, how they move, and how they lead.
First-Principles Thinking
Breaks problems down to the basics. Doesn’t copy — figures out what actually makes sense.
Intelligence
Sees patterns quickly. Connects ideas clearly. Makes good decisions when things get messy.
Curiosity
Wants to understand how things work. Asks real questions. Keeps learning — always.
Drive
Doesn’t wait to be told. Takes ownership. Pushes through when things get hard.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Understands people. Listens well. Can lead without making noise.
Awareness
Reads the room. Knows when to speak, when to hold back, and how actions affect others.
Mithril
The Talent Intelligence Engine Behind Every Search
Maps the Talent Universe
Scans people, markets, and networks to surface hidden potential. Fast.
Scores for What Matter
Evaluates for clarity, adaptability, and leadership lift — not just experience.
Compresses Time to Decision
Trait summaries. Behavior patterns. Context. Everything you need to move, in one view.
Scaling Impact With Talent View More
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Scaling engineering fast without diluting culture or quality.
Winning top tech talent against unicorns in just 21 days.
Transitioning from founder-led sales to a US consulting engine.
Decoded the founder's sales DNA and built a consulting team from scratch. The right leader became the trust bridge, not just another hire.
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