Kelly AdvisoryHire High-Signal Talent in 10 Days. No Guesswork. No Wasted Cycles.
We work with Seed–Series B tech founders who are stuck making a high-stakes hire and want fast clarity before they lose time, money, or momentum. You get a vetted pipeline of AI, GTM, and Engineering talent delivered in days, not months.
Trusted by operators and early-stage teams across AI, SaaS, GTM, and infrastructure.
Trusted by Operators and Teams Across AI, SaaS, GTM, and Venture-Backed Startups
Over a decade recruiting for engineering-led teams and early-stage founders across AI, ML, devtools, cloud, GTM, and infrastructure ecosystems. We help Seed–Series B teams hire execution-ready talent with speed, precision, and deep-signal market insight.
Deep-Signal Network for Startup Hiring Velocity
AI, GTM & Engineering Operators
Access in SF, NYC, Seattle & Emerging AI Hubs
Placing High-Leverage Talent for Early-Stage Teams
Seed–Series B companies don't win on resumes. They win on signal, execution, and speed. Our network is built to deliver all three. A vetted, high-density community of AI engineers, ML talent, GTM builders, and technical operators who can ship, scale, and execute from Day 1.
You Can't Afford Another Missed Milestone
Most recruiters don't understand startup execution. They move slow. They add noise. They use enterprise processes designed for companies with time you don't have.
You need operators who move at founder speed. Hiring breaks when signal gets buried. Hiring slows when process outweighs outcomes. Hiring stalls when teams wait weeks for a shortlist that should take days.
Every week without the right hire costs you momentum, credibility, and velocity. Your hiring system should match the speed of your execution—not slow it down.
The Velocity Hiring Method™
A founder-speed hiring system engineered for AI-era startups.
Traditional recruiting optimizes for volume. Early stage companies need velocity. Velocity is structured acceleration that removes friction, increases signal and keeps teams moving forward.
Founders win when their first hires think like operators and make decisions with clarity and ownership. Your hiring system should do the same.
What Is a 10-Day Talent Sprint?
A focused recruiting sprint built for founders who need fast traction without a long-term retainer.
You get:
- A calibrated search aligned to your exact needs
- A vetted top-of-funnel pipeline
- 5–10 pre-screened operators ready for interviews
- Clear daily progress updates
Built for Seed–Series B teams who need qualified candidates fast. See how the sprint works.
Where Kelly Advisory Helps You Hire Fast
A high signal early stage network across engineering, AI, ML, GTM, infrastructure and founder communities. Trusted by Seed to Series B teams and investors to surface operators who move fast, think clearly and deliver outcomes that compound.
GTM & Revenue
Account Executives, Sales Leaders, CS, RevOps, and growth operators who accelerate pipeline and customer acquisition.
Engineering & Product
Software Engineers, EMs, PMs, and technical leaders across cloud, infra, platform, and SaaS systems.
AI & Data Talent
ML and AI Engineers, MLOps, Data Scientists, and practitioners who understand modern LLM and model-driven systems.
How the 10-Day Sprint Works
A structured high-signal sourcing sprint built for founder speed.
Days 1–2: Precision Alignment
Deep role calibration, outcome definition, and search strategy. We align on must-haves, deal-breakers, and the exact profile that moves your business forward.
Days 3–6: Market-Mapped Sourcing (Signal > Noise)
Targeted outreach to high-agency operators across our curated network. Daily pipeline updates with real traction and qualified signal—no resume spam.
Days 7–8: Fast Founder-Fit Interviews
Pre-screened candidates ready for your team to interview. We handle coordination, qualification, and presentation so you meet people who can actually do the job.
Days 9–10: Decision Framework + Offer Support
Final pipeline delivery with insights, market intelligence, and recommended next steps. If you're moving to offer, we help you close fast.
Simple, Upfront Pricing
10-Day Talent Sprint
The fastest way to build traction when you can't afford slow hiring.
You get:
- A calibrated, high-signal search
- A vetted pipeline aligned to your exact needs
- 5–10 pre-screened operators ready for interview
- Daily progress updates
- No long-term commitment
Most founders book again after their first sprint.
Start Your 10-Day SprintRetained Search (Full-Cycle Support)
For founders hiring multiple roles or hard-to-fill technical talent.
Includes:
- •Dedicated senior recruiter
- •Full-cycle candidate management
- •Technical + operator screening
- •Priority access to pipeline
- •Interview coordination
Ongoing Recruiting Support
For teams needing flexible, continuous recruiting without hiring internally.
Includes:
- Multi-role engagements
- Executive search
- Flexible pricing models
"We needed to hire two engineers before our Series A closed. Kelly delivered 8 qualified candidates in 10 days. We made both hires in week two."
Sarah Chen, Co-Founder — AI Infrastructure Startup
Why Founders Choose the 10-Day Sprint in December
Seed–Series B founders choose the sprint model for one reason: speed.
A $3,500 sprint is built for fast-decision founders who need traction now. The sprint gives immediate movement so founders enter January with momentum instead of backlog.
This is why December is the highest-demand month. When pricing is clear and friction is low, founders buy immediately.
Built Inside High Performance Engineering Cultures
Kelly Advisory was shaped in environments where early teams ship fast, solve complex problems, and hire people who can keep pace. Our work began in 2010 supporting developer ecosystems, cloud platforms, and engineering led teams during high pressure growth.
We learned to hire with clarity, simplicity, technical understanding, and disciplined execution. These principles guide how we help founders build teams that move quickly and operate with precision.
We learned that speed is created by clarity and systems which is why every step of our work is designed to remove friction and accelerate outcomes.
We do not sell staffing. We solve operational problems. We help founders hire operators who increase output, reduce execution risk and strengthen momentum. Every engagement begins by defining the exact outcome the hire must deliver then we design the system that identifies the person capable of producing that result.
This is the foundation of the Velocity Hiring Method™.
Kelly Sexton
Founder
15+ years in early-stage and engineering-led teams
The 8 Principles of Velocity Hiring™
Principle 1 — Speed Is a System
Velocity comes from structure that removes friction and accelerates progress.
Principle 2 — Signal Over Noise
High-agency operators drive outcomes. Noise slows execution.
Principle 3 — Simplicity Scales
Simple steps enable fast decisions. Complexity creates drag.
Principle 4 — Ownership Creates Momentum
Operators who think like founders generate speed and clarity.
Principle 5 — Pragmatism Over Perfection
Startups move forward through action. Clarity follows execution.
Principle 6 — Communication Is a Force Multiplier
Tight loops reduce confusion and increase alignment.
Principle 7 — Systems Over Heroics
Systems create predictable results. Heroics break under pressure.
Principle 8 — Alignment Creates Resilience
Teams move faster when values and incentives match.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Move your search forward this week. Get a vetted pipeline of GTM, engineering, or AI talent in 10 days.