We build the
AI teams
behind tomorrow's unicorns
Trusted by 32+ VCs across 8+ years, helping 200+ venture-backed companies build world-class teams. Including 6 unicorns valued at $50B+ combined.
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Sherpa by the Numbers
Trusted by leading VCs and portfolio companies to build exceptional AI teams across 8+ years of proven success.
Companies Helped
Unicorns Built
VC Partners
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Trusted by Industry Leaders
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The Sherpa team worked with us onsite for 18 months and helped us fill over 100 roles. The combination of their Talent Partners, their research team and platform really got us results.
Hiring the best AI talent is competitive and challenging but the Sherpa team have a great process that gets results.
Sherpa worked with 10 of our portfolio companies at Partech Partners VC and had an immediate impact hiring a CFO for series B SaaS Company.
Paul from Sherpa integrated seamlessly into our recruiting team... He was a trusted resource for hiring managers and the People team here at Chainalysis.
The AI Hiring Challenge, Solved
Top AI talent receives 15+ offers weekly. Traditional recruiting doesn't work. Our specialized approach does.
Only 300,000 AI engineers exist globally, yet demand exceeds 4 million positions. Top talent receives 15+ offers weekly — traditional recruiting simply can't compete.
Our specialized AI talent network and proven 2-week methodology bridge this gap, giving you exclusive access to the top 1% of AI engineers.
10:1 Demand Gap
4M+ open positions vs 300K qualified AI engineers globally.
15+ Weekly Offers
Top AI talent is overwhelmed with opportunities daily.
Top 1% Access
Exclusive network of pre-vetted AI engineers.
14-Day Results
Our proven methodology delivers hires in 2 weeks, not months.
AI Companies We've Helped
Trusted by leading AI companies to scale their engineering teams
The Sherpa Advantage
Three key pillars that make us the #1 choice for AI talent acquisition
Specialized in AI Talent
Only 300,000 AI engineers globally vs 4M+ demand. We provide exclusive access to the top 1% through our specialized network.
- Pre-vetted AI engineers
- Top 1% talent access
- Global network coverage
- Specialized AI expertise
2-Week Hiring Sprints
Our proven methodology combines 8 AI tools with expert guidance to deliver results in 14 days, not months.
VC-Backed Expertise
Trusted by 32+ leading VCs. We understand the unique hiring needs of high-growth startups and scale-ups.
From Search to Success in 14 Days
Our proven 6-step process delivers exceptional AI talent quickly
Calibrate
Define role requirements with precision. We deep-dive into your technical needs, team culture, and growth objectives to create an exact candidate profile.
Benchmark
Research salary ranges and market data. We analyze compensation trends to ensure your offer is competitive and attracts top AI talent.
Map
Find top talent from our network of 300K+ AI engineers. We identify and map candidates that match your specific requirements and company culture.
Qualify
Screen candidates rigorously. Our technical experts conduct in-depth assessments to ensure candidates meet your standards for technical excellence.
Shortlist
Present top 5+ candidates. We curate a shortlist of the best-matched candidates, complete with detailed profiles and assessment reports.
Close
Negotiate & hire. We facilitate final interviews, manage offer negotiations, and ensure smooth onboarding for long-term success.
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Real Results for Real Companies
See how we've helped AI companies build world-class teams
Scaling Macrocosmos AI/ML Team
Scaled AI/ML team from 4 to 25 people using Bittensor protocol expertise in just 3 months.
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