I help European founders at seed and Series A figure out what they actually need, then find the person who fits.
Hi, I'm Daniel. I joined Airbnb at 30 people and helped build the team as it grew 100x. I recruited the first product managers, key executives, and early leaders across product, engineering, and design. That's where I learned that the right hire changes everything, and the wrong one costs you a year. Now I'm based in Amsterdam, working with European founders on the hires that matter most. I also angel invest, which means I'm often already in your corner before we start a search.
Help you figure out what you actually need in a role, then find the right person. Product, engineering, design, marketing, operations. I run the full search or advise you through yours.
European founders at seed and Series A making their first critical hires. You know you need someone senior but aren't sure exactly what the role looks like yet. That's where I come in.
It starts with a conversation about what you need. Sometimes that's a full retained search. Sometimes it's a few hours helping you scope the role and build your interview process. We figure out the right fit together.
"Daniel was one of the first team members at Airbnb and instrumental in building our early team. By applying creativity and hustle, he was able to identify and close some of the best talent out there. I recommend working with Daniel if you want to raise the bar of your team."
"Daniel has honestly redefined our expectations of what it means to go above and beyond. His advice on hiring and culture has had a major impact for us at Finary. Daniel is thoughtful, kind, and deeply empathetic — we feel incredibly grateful to have him onboard."
"Daniel was instrumental in helping our team throughout our fundraising process. Together, we brought together a fantastic network of targeted individuals to contribute to our Seed round. We are so grateful to have Daniel in our corner!"
