Moonshot
Venture Advisors
About
Propelling Your Startup's Flight
At Moonshot Venture Advisors, we power startup growth with precision. Our expertise lies in crafting custom strategies for team augmentation, talent curation, brand refinement, and operational excellence. We specialize in sourcing rare, high-impact talent—executives and engineers—backed by a proven track record of success.
With an extensive network, we connect you to exceptional talent across industries. Let us help you find the game-changers that will elevate your journey.
At Moonshot Venture Advisors, we power startup growth with precision. Our expertise lies in crafting custom strategies for team augmentation, talent curation, brand refinement, and operational excellence. We specialize in sourcing rare, high-impact talent—executives and engineers—backed by a proven track record of success.
With an extensive network, we connect you to exceptional talent across industries. Let us help you find the game-changers that will elevate your journey.
Moonshot Talent Partners Services
Start-Up Executive Search
In our approach, we discard the traditional contingency model and hefty retainers. Instead, we offer access to a luminary-level network of influential leaders, coupled with a high ROI Model and performance guarantees. Leveraging our deep expertise in Co-Founder and Executive Searches, we ensure results
Empowering Start-Ups With Principal Level Talent
We specialize in bringing rare, visionary talent—principals and luminaries in Software, AI, Robotics, and Hardware—to start-ups. These are the creators of world-changing technology, typically out of reach for small companies. We don’t just close hires; we bring in icons who empower start-ups to drive breakthrough change.
In-house Recruiting Support
We’ve crafted branding and process solutions that help start-ups scale. From implementing ATS systems and launching your hiring brand to creating Glassdoor pages, we set the stage for recruitment success. Our specialized recruiting events deliver 6 months of hiring in just 60 days. We don’t just find talent—we help you build the team that defines your future, training your first recruiters, implementing bar raiser processes, and coaching interviewers to maintain the highest standards.
Network of Advisors
Engineering, Product, and Operations support; Seasoned professionals to guide startup growth.
Due Diligence Reference Checking
We deliver precision insights through our trusted network of tens of thousands. Our “backdoor channel references” offer unmatched due diligence, empowering clients in Private Equity, Corporate Boardrooms, Executive Hiring, and Co-Founder research to make informed, confident decisions.
Specialties
Start-Up Expertise (2023/2024)
We provided specialized recruiting support to build foundational teams, including Principal, Executive, and Founding Engineers, with a focus on sourcing rare, luminary-level talent for startups. Our successful collaborations include: MarkPrompt, Atomic Machines, Articul8.AI, The Weet, Complexity Corp, CoverBuild, Magpie Aviation, Mindset Health,
Hardware/Manufacturing
Partnered with CoverBuild's founders to enhance hiring standards and implement advanced recruiting practices, including streamlined job leveling and rapid interview time reduction. Optimized recruiting function to boost volume, response rates, and candidate experiences, while introducing analytics for efficient headcount planning. Notably, recruited top-tier Controls Engineers and spearheaded advanced robotics and hardware teams for Creator and GoForward
Climate Tech & Aviation
Crafted a strategic recruiting approach with Co-founders to attract rare talent for Magpie Aviation. Established a pipeline for Controls Software Engineers who were licensed pilots and test pilots for Nevada test sites. Redesigned branding and outreach strategies for successful talent attraction.
Moonshot Talent in AI Innovation
At Moonshot Talent, we're immersed in the dynamic landscape of AI and AI-adjacent stealth-level and early-stage startups. From pioneering initiatives crafting infrastructures spanning billions of nodes for global juggernauts to advancing precision in news and financial reporting, to ventures delving into the inception of AI itself, we're at the forefront of building founding teams for tomorrow's AI-driven enterprises
Healthtech
(CHARLIE HEALTH) - Swiftly hired nationwide mental health professionals, revamping recruiting with analytics and standards. Achieved mission in 5 months—built new HR team, introduced talent forecasting, surpassing client demands. (FORWARD) -Collaborated with data science for advanced analytics, attracting Physicians for national clinic expansion. (ELEMY)- Grew recruiting, adding 1000 professionals globally, expanding operational support for pediatric care.
Non-Profit
(CATALIGHT) - Rebuilt the talent team and recruiting systems following downsizing due to Covid. (EASTER SEALS) - Designed specialized strategies to hire credentialed health professionals within small island communities, including Easter Seals of Northern California and Hawaii. Within 5 months, rebuilt the recruiting team, implemented new employee referral and outreach programs, and contributed to a high-level executive dashboard for measuring recruiting performance.
History of Success
C & VP Level Hiring Expertise
We're masters at finding and placing luminary level executive talent. From Vice Presidents to C-Level executives, we've sourced and hired luminaries for Amazon, Google, Apple, Mozilla, Atlassian, Groupon, Forward, Elemy, Creator, Pivotal, Charlie Health, Atomic Machines and Articul8 AI. Our track record? It's the stuff of legends, spanning diverse sectors and delivering exceptional candidates every time.
Recruiting Expertise
Cultivating a legacy of excellence in talent acquisition, we have masterfully recruited and appointed distinguished professionals across a spectrum of pivotal roles including Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Product Management and Executive Roles across all functions.
Scaled Iconic Start-Ups
Our founding team boasts a track record of scaling industry titans such as Ning, Uber, Rent-the-Runway, and TaskRabbit from their earliest stages. Our expertise spans a diverse spectrum of startups, including Web 3, Generative AI, Robotics, HealthTech and ClimateTech landscapes.
Recent Ventures
Magpie Aviation, Cover Build, Complexity Corp AI, Mindset Health, Prog.AI, Articul8.AI, Atomic Machines
Scaled Iconic teams
In the midst of industry milestones, our founders were there, shaping history. From recruiting for Apple's first iTunes and iPhone teams, to building the earliest versions of AWS, Alexa, and Google's Product Management juggernauts, our impact resonates. We've laid the groundwork for Netscape, Mozilla, Atlassian, and Groupon worldwide.
Team
Chetta Crowley
Founder & Chief Talent Officer
Chetta Crowley is a leading authority on advanced recruiting strategies and operations, with a knack for solving complex data and forecasting problems. She has shaped some of the most iconic teams in the tech industry, such as the early iTunes, iPhone, AWS, and Product Management teams at Apple, Amazon, and Google. She has also worked with startups and established companies like Mozilla and Atlassian, where she has raised the bar for branding and talent experiences. As a former VP of Talent and acting Chief People Officer, Chetta has led and transformed large talent functions, launching innovative programs and designing effective staffing plans. She is highly respected for her ability to create strong hiring brands and maintain high interview standards. Chetta is a visionary and a leader in talent acquisition, who continues to make a difference in the digital age.
Bruce Le
Principle Technical Recruiter and Strategist
Bruce Le is an invaluable member of our team, holding the position of Principal Technical Recruiter and Strategist. In this crucial role, he leads the charge in identifying and attracting top-tier talent within the technology sector, aligning our recruitment strategies with the overarching objectives of our company. With a wealth of experience, Bruce is a seasoned talent strategist adept at building high-bar engineering teams for esteemed organizations like Amazon, Creator Robotics, Elemy Health, and Rocket. His collaborative approach fosters strong relationships with engineering executives and luminaries, facilitating seamless recruitment processes. What truly sets Bruce apart is his remarkable ability to source and secure hard-to-find technical game changers, a skill that has garnered him recognition within the talent and recruiting industry. His deep understanding of the tech landscape empowers him to anticipate hiring needs and devise innovative approaches to attract the best talent to our team.
Everett Groves
Chief Talent Operations and Recruiting Strategist
Introducing Everett Groves, the Chief Talent Operations and Recruiting Strategist. With expertise spanning full-cycle recruitment, including business, technical, and military sectors, Everett ensures alignment between talent acquisition and business objectives. Proficient in ATS software, social media recruiting, and diversity initiatives, he's a results-driven leader known for rapidly scaling Big Tech companies. Experienced in managing recruiting operations and leading cross-functional teams, Everett delivers high-quality talent pipelines with efficiency and effectiveness.
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