A bit about our Journey...
Founded in 2004 as Thinque Consulting and rebranded to The UpGroup in 2021, we are a boutique female owned executive recruiting firm. Our team has become a leading tech-focused search, advisory, and networking firm. We have become a trusted partner for a diverse array of technology start-ups, venture capital firms, private equity-owned companies, and listed corporates.
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Our recruiting journey spans the globe. We focus on a small group of tech clients to give them exceptional service. Specializing in leadership positions within cutting-edge tech sectors, our recruitment strategy is characterized by a collaborative approach and a strong focus on achieving results.
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The UpGroup's mission is to empower these companies by placing top-tier leadership talent across all organizational verticals. With a keen understanding of the dynamic needs of businesses across the growth curve, from pre-seed to post-Series E and beyond, we excel in matching visionary leaders with innovative companies.
The UpGroup
Your People Team for Hyper-Growth
The UpGroup is a boutique Executive People Firm. We are a team of innovators and executive matchmakers with extensive start-up experience. We bring a collaborative, consultative approach as your trusted People Team to help your company reach its growth goals and provide your leadership team with the tools and talent you need to achieve your goals successfully!
Services
Retained Executive Search:
A retained search is characterized by a company selecting one firm to manage the search process. This firm will be the only one working on the search. Since this is an exclusive relationship, the client knows the firm will make its search a top priority to drive efficient results. This service is for leadership roles from Director through the C Suite. We can also assist with finding Board Members and Advisors. We are committed to providing exceptional service and support to every client and guarantee to not over-commit and always produce extraordinary talent. If we don't - we will terminate our contract and refund any fee already paid.
Exclusive Contingent Recruiting:
Exclusive Contingent Recruiting is where you hire us to fill hard roles from IC up to Director, across all verticals from technical and product to go-to-market roles. We are the only agency hired and we work on your roles exclusively; we only get paid for the success of each placement. There are huge benefits in working this way over contingent recruitment. Namely that we are all more invested and spend more time working on the roles and as a result, you get a better quality hire at the end of the process. For multiple and exclusive searches, we offer a discounted fee to our typical rates.
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People + Organization Consulting:
We are here for you every step of the way with a suite of high-touch, hands-on services to support you and your organization during growth, including building out your people department, creating and implementing a stand-out, effective T&A program, selecting and implementing HRIS, ATS systems, Executive and Management Coaching and T&D, Culture Fusion for Global Unification, Values Refresh, DEI&B, and more.
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Cynthia Mason
Founder | Managing Director
About Me:
With over 20 years dedicated to the technology sector, my recruiting journey has taken me around the globe, partnering with some of the most noteworthy companies and venture capital firms. My approach is defined by collaboration and a relentless focus on achieving results.
Specializations:
As a generalist, I bring versatility to my work, with particular expertise in Board, CEO, and leadership roles across organizations in niche tech markets. I excel in placing top-tier talent at every stage of a company's growth, from start-ups to established enterprises and bring extensive experience to your team.
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