An overview of specialty talent acquisition services to help your business grow.
BLD Talent is a boutique recruiting partner specializing in placing Product Managers, Tech Talent, and Executives. We operate as an embedded extension of your team, with founder-level urgency and care—without the overhead of an in-house talent team.
Focus Areas:
Product Management (IC to VP)
Engineering Leadership (Tech Leads to VPs)
Executive Search (CTO, CPO, COO, GMs)
High-Impact IC Roles
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. Founder-Led Execution
You’re not passed to junior staff. Every search is run by Dylan Raphael, BLD Talent’s founder and seasoned recruiter with 8.5+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Amazon.
4. Flexible & Predictable Pricing
We offer contingent, contained, or project-based pricing models to meet your needs without surprise fees.
5. Thought Leadership
Interview guides, market insights, and compensation analysis all included.
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.
“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
“Dylan demonstrates skill in identifying and securing high-impact leadership talent, particularly through his thorough attention to detail and data-driven advocacy[…]”
— Chief Product Officer, Wondery
Ready to make a mission-critical hire? Book a 15-minute intro call or email Dylan directly at dylan@bldtalent.com.
At BLD Talent, we specialize in placing high-impact Product Managers who drive innovation, align cross-functional teams, and execute on your product vision. With over 40 technical product manager hires at Amazon alone, I bring firsthand experience in sourcing and placing top-tier product leaders who have the expertise to scale your product offerings and lead complex, high-growth initiatives. From technical product managers to strategic visionaries, I ensure every candidate is a perfect fit for your company’s culture and needs. Whether you're building a new product or scaling an existing one, I’m here to connect you with the right talent to help you achieve your goals quickly and effectively.
At BLD Talent, we specialize in placing instrumental Technical Talent who build winning features, infrastructure, and experiments. Whether you’re looking for skilled Software Engineers, cutting-edge Data Engineers, or visionary Applied Scientists, we focus on finding candidates who are not only experts in their field but also a perfect fit for your company's culture and values. With deep industry insight, a fast-paced recruitment process, and a personalized approach, we ensure you get the right individual contributors quickly and without the hassle. Let us help you build a high-performing technical team that accelerates your company’s growth.
We specialize in recruiting transformative Executives who drive strategic growth and align with your company's vision. With a proven track record of placing top-tier General Managers, Heads of Product, Heads of Business Development, and other VP-level leaders, I bring a deep understanding of the leadership skills required to guide high-performing teams. Whether you’re looking for a visionary executive to spearhead innovation or a seasoned leader to scale operations, I ensure every placement is a strategic fit for your culture and long-term goals. Let me help you secure the leadership talent that will accelerate your company’s success, quickly and effectively.
