Bespoke Partners is an executive recruiting and leadership advisory service firm focused on software and SaaS companies.

Bespoke Partners

Bespoke Partners | 10,011 followers on LinkedIn. Building exceptional leadership teams to transform companies that change the world. | Bespoke Partners is the largest firm focused exclusively on executive recruiting and leadership advisory services for software and SaaS companies in the United States.
 
Bespoke-placed executives have orchestrated exits and more than 425 acquisitions by their companies, totaling more than $135 billion in value.
 
The firm is the leadership talent partner of choice for public, private, private equity and venture backed software and SaaS companies.

CMO | Sequoia, Greylock, Bessemer startups with successful exits | Best-in-Class Go-to-Market Strategy, Demand Generation, Branding, Product…

Adam Boone

CEO, Bespoke Partners

Eric Walczykowski

Founding Partner & Co-Head of AEA Growth

Ravi Sarin

Kristie Nova

🚀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱: 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The 2H2024 Talent Market Update Report is now available, offering fresh insights into executive recruiting within private equity-backed software and #SaaS companies. This edition dives into critical trends shaping leadership strategies and #compensation packages amid a complex economic landscape. Bespoke Partners' CEO Eric Walczykowski remarks, “𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘴, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴.” 👉 Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gGPWMwTd 🔑 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: 𝐂𝐄𝐎 & 𝐆𝐨-𝐭𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫: Elevated turnover in revenue-focused roles, with #CEO turnover rebounding to historical highs. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: Competitive packages continue to rise in a tight labor market. 𝐄𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦: Renewed confidence reflected in recent equity negotiations. 👉 Download your version of the report today: https://lnkd.in/geYbZiBh #ExecutiveSearch

📈 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀? Join our roundtable of Chief People Officers & CHROs: Jagdish Chugani , Elizabeth Rieveley and Kirsten Garrett in a conversation about aligning talent strategies with growth objectives, particularly within private equity-backed firms. They’ll share effective frameworks and best practices for managing talent that directly contributes to value creation and business resilience. Hosted by Bespoke Partners CPO, Julie Catalano GPHR . 🔗 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁—𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to join the discussion and enhance your talent management approach! https://lnkd.in/erQFAd3c #hr #tech #talentacquisition #employeeengagement #workplaceculture

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? What cutting-edge technologies and practices are strategic CPOs implementing to stay ahead? Join us for an in-depth roundtable featuring industry leaders Julie Catalano GPHR (CPO, Bespoke Partners) and her colleagues, Elizabeth Rieveley (CPO, MeridianLink ), Jagdish Chugani (Former CPO at Appfire ), and Kirsten Garrett (CHRO, Confluence ) as they explore how to effectively integrate tech solutions to enhance talent acquisition, employee engagement, and overall workforce adaptability. 👉 Register today to discover how innovation can revolutionize your HR strategy! https://lnkd.in/erQFAd3c #hr #tech #talentacquisition #employeeengagement #workplaceculture

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 Most search firms still operate with outdated, siloed structures that turn partners into “Lone Wolves,” working independently on client searches. In Part 6 of our New Recruiting Best Practices series, the blog 𝘞𝘩𝘺 ‘𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘭𝘧’ 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘴 explains how a unified team structure leads to faster, more effective searches by combining networks, expertise, and focused collaboration across functional areas. 👉 Read more to see how this model is reshaping executive search. https://lnkd.in/gvMKHrZ8 #executivesearch #privateequity #saas #recruiting #leadership

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁—𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 In private equity, fast leadership transitions are critical. Talent road mapping ensures executives are ready to step into key roles, reducing time-to-value and aligning leadership with your investment thesis. Explore more strategies like this in the 2H 2024 Talent Market Update: https://lnkd.in/geYbZiBh #privateequity #leadership #executivesearch #talentacquisition

We’re thrilled to welcome Emily Eaton as our new Content Marketing Manager! Based in Carmel, IN, Emily brings a wealth of experience in marketing campaign strategy and content development, adding depth and creativity to our Marketing and BD team. With a solid foundation in developing impactful marketing initiatives and a keen eye for detail, she is set to make a strong impact as we continue to grow and innovate. Welcome to the team, Emily! https://lnkd.in/eQjr3C7H #executivesearch #privateequity #leadershipdevelopment

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Valuation estimates are rebounding, with equity package values rising alongside cash compensation. This shift signals renewed optimism in exit valuations and a competitive landscape for talent. Stay informed on these emerging trends and more by downloading the latest Talent Report Update today. https://lnkd.in/geYbZiBh #compesnation #privateequity #leadership

𝗪𝗵𝘆 ‘𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝗳’ 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 In Part 6 of our New Recruiting Best Practices series, Bespoke Partners’ CEO Eric Walczykowski and CMO Adam Boone reveal how the outdated “Lone Wolf” model in executive search fails clients. In 𝘞𝘩𝘺 ‘𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘭𝘧’ 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮-𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘴, they explain why siloed structures and individual partner competition lead to limited networks, slower results, and less attention on your search. Discover how a collaborative, team-based approach delivers superior outcomes and access to a far broader talent pool. 👉 See why clients are choosing team-based search solutions for better results: https://lnkd.in/gvMKHrZ8 #executivesearch #privateequity #saas #recruiting #leadership

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗥. Join Julie Catalano GPHR (CPO, Bespoke Partners) and esteemed peers Elizabeth Rieveley (CPO, MeridianLink ), Jagdish Chugani (Former CPO at Appfire ), and Kirsten Garrett (CHRO, Confluence ) as they delve into this critical evolution. They’ll discuss the skills and mindset necessary for CPOs & CHROs to drive organizational success in today’s fast-paced environment. 📅 Don’t miss out—sign up now to watch the full discussion and gain valuable insights! https://lnkd.in/erQFAd3c #hr #chro #cpo #leadership

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗘 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion led by Bespoke's Chief People Officer Julie Catalano GPHR and joined by esteemed industry peers: Elizabeth Rieveley (CPO, MeridianLink ), Jagdish Chugani (Former CPO at Appfire ) and, Kirsten Garrett (CHRO, Confluence ). In this vodcast, we delve into the evolving role of the Chief People Officer/CHRO in today’s fast-paced business environment. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐑 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Explore how strategic CPOs are leveraging technology and innovative HR practices to adapt to workforce changes and create competitive advantages. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Discover effective strategies for aligning talent management with business growth, especially in the context of private equity-backed firms. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Learn from real-world examples of how CPOs can effectively influence stakeholders and lead organizational change. Whether you're an HR professional, a business leader, or simply curious about the role of the CPO, this conversation promises to inspire and provide actionable insights to elevate your HR strategy. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗥! #hr #chro #cpo #technology

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