Founders Future

Scaling Talent in Startups & PE: Inside Hire Tomorrow’s Unique Model

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In this episode of Founders Future, with host Mishal Saeed, we dive into the world of executive recruiting with Justin Dixon, founder of Hire Tomorrow. Justin shares how his decade-plus experience at Comcast and other firms led him to create a boutique recruiting agency that helps startups and private equity firms compete for top-tier talent against corporate giants. He reveals his unique approach blending fractional retainers, equity deals, and "recruiting as a service" – all while maintaining a white-glove, founder-led experience in an industry dominated by impersonal big firms.

Justin opens up about the challenges of scaling a recruiting business while staying hands-on, including his innovative solutions like AI-powered applicant tracking and offshore operations support. He discusses his vision for 2025 – systematizing processes to onboard sales talent, doubling down on private equity niche relationships, and growing his podcast as a strategic business development tool. For any founder struggling with hiring or considering launching a service business, Justin offers golden advice on niching down, protecting "thinking time," and why human connection still beats AI in high-stakes recruiting.