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Insiders Not Recruiters

Firsthand Talent Partners, an executive search firm specialized in placing best in class sales and client service professionals across the investment landscape.

Firsthand’s edge is as an insider — founder Curtis Krause brings the experience and network of a top performing business development leader working with some of the most successful teams in public and private markets, long only and hedge funds. Because we’ve done the job ourselves, we deeply understand the roles and leverage our extensive network to ensure lasting alignment between exceptional candidates and our clients.

 

Deep Work

Operator‑level insight into elite performers

Talent

Talent drives returns. We drive Talent

Aligned Incentives

Our model succeeds only when yours does

Insiders

Only insiders know what great looks like

Customized

Tailored search to where you get the most value

Alignment

An aligned partner who shares responsibility for your long term growth