Services

An overview of specialty talent acquisition services to help your business grow.

Engagement Options

Startup Sprint

For seed to Series A companies looking to make 1–6 key hires fast. High-touch, flat-fee or contained search.

Scale-Up Support

Series B+ or post-revenue companies looking to augment their talent team to improve hiring velocity.

Specialized Search

For precision hiring, we operate as an ambassador of your company to attract niche talent unavailable through inbound channels.

What We Do

BLD Talent is a boutique recruiting partner adaptable to your hiring needs. With a proven track record of delivering Software Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Product Leaders; we have niched into Physical AI and AI Software placements.

We operate as an embedded extension of your team delivering results at your pace, without the overhead of an in-house talent team.

Why BLD Talent?

1. Speed to Impact

We move fast—3 to 5 curated candidates within 2 weeks. No bloated funnels, just targeted outreach and decisive execution.

2. Quality over Quantity

We partner deeply to understand your culture, goals, and tech landscape—shortlisting only candidates who meet the mark on both skills and fit.

3. Flexible & Predictable Pricing

We offer contingent, contained, or project-based pricing models to meet your needs without surprise fees.

4. Thought Leadership

Interview guides, market insights, and compensation analysis all included.

How We Work

Discovery & Alignment

We start with a detailed intake to understand your hiring goals, pain points, and team dynamics.

Market Mapping & Outreach

You get tailored market insights and we immediately begin targeted outreach to passive and active candidates.

Candidate Delivery

Within 1–2 weeks, we present a curated batch of pre-qualified, vetted candidates.

Interview Support & Closing

We assist with scheduling, candidate engagement, feedback loops, and offer strategy—ensuring a seamless experience.

Founder’s Track Record

With over 8.5 years in tech recruiting, Dylan Raphael has placed over 130 product and tech hires, led hiring for Amazon Entertainment, and been recognized as a top-performing recruiter in California. He brings both agency hustle and in-house rigor to every search.

What Clients Say

“Dylan is hands down the best recruiter I’ve had the pleasure of working with […] He goes above and beyond in supporting hiring managers and really dives deep to understand the role he is trying
to fill. He works hard to keep his stakeholders informed every step of the way.”
— Head of Product, ART19

“Working with Dylan has been a great experience. He operates with real precision — understands startup dynamics, moves fast, and filters for truly exceptional candidates rather than just volume. He became a thought partner in shaping our search and made the process far more efficient and strategic”
— Founder, ProductNow (Seed stage)

📅 Let’s Talk

Ready to make a mission-critical hire? Book a 15-minute intro call or email Dylan directly at dylan@bldtalent.com.