FAQs
What types of roles does Vivivantage fill?
We specialize in executive and high-impact roles — positions that directly shape performance, culture, and growth. That includes C-suite and VP-level searches, as well as critical functional roles in Engineering, Product, Revenue, Finance, Legal, Operations, and People…and more. Our focus is simple: we help companies hire the individuals whose decisions move the business forward.
What makes Vivivantage different from traditional recruiting firms?
We’re not career recruiters — we’re operators turned search partners. Each Vivivantage partner has led teams, advised boards, and carried the weight of business outcomes firsthand. That operator experience gives us a behind-the-scenes understanding of how leadership and hiring decisions impact execution. Where traditional firms sell access to candidates, we deliver strategic alignment between talent and business goals and desired outcomes.
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What industries do you serve?
Our experience spans technology, SaaS, e-commerce, cybersecurity, healthcare, and professional services, with a concentration in high-growth and transformation-stage companies. We’ve supported clients from seed-stage startups to global enterprises, tailoring our process to each company’s scale and complexity.
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Who leads my search, an advantage search partner?
Every Vivivantage engagement is always Sr. partner-led, giving you an advantage search partner from the onset. You work directly with a senior operator who has lived the role — NOT a junior associate or middle layer contributor whose value is market research without domain knowledge, expertise, or hands-on experience. Your Advantage Search Partner ensures your search benefits from executive-level judgment, strategic context, and hands-on execution.
Do you only handle executive searches?
No. While we do executive searches, our expertise extends to high-impact individual contributor and functional leadership roles — the key hires that drive revenue, innovation, and operational stability. Whether the need is a C-level executive or a principal engineer, our process is grounded in precision, rigor, and results.
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How does your search process work?
Our process is built for speed, alignment, and precision:
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Discovery: Define the business challenge behind the hire and clarify success criteria.
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Market Mapping: Identify the talent universe and benchmark ideal profiles.
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Outreach & Assessment: Engage, evaluate, and refine candidates using data-driven insights and operator judgment.
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Selection & Close: Guide offer strategy, negotiation, and onboarding to ensure lasting success.
Each stage is transparent, methodical, and customized to your goals.
How long does a typical search take?
Searches typically complete within 8–12 weeks from engagement depending on complexity and market conditions. Since every search is Senior Partner-led and intentionally limited in volume, we maintain the focus and agility to deliver on time.
How do your pricing models work?
We offer three engagement structures designed for alignment and flexibility:
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Retained Search: Typically one-third of first-year total compensation, capped at $125K. Best for confidential, strategic, or executive hires requiring depth and precision.
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Hybrid Search: A custom model blending the rigor of retained search with contingency agility — ideal for high-impact roles that need speed and adaptability.
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Contingency Search: Success-based at approximately 20% of first-year salary. Ideal for tactical or volume roles that still demand senior-level oversight.
Every engagement is led by a partner and structured to align incentives — ensuring results without compromise.
Who are your clients?
Our clients range from founders and boards leading growth-stage ventures to C-suite executives in established organizations navigating transformation. They partner with us when the stakes are high — when getting the hire right is critical to performance, culture, and investor confidence.
What does “Vivivantage” mean?
It reflects our founding philosophy:
Vision — knowing where you’re going and why it matters.
View — interpreting challenges and opportunities with clarity.
Vantage Point — elevating perspective to see what others can’t.
Together, these principles define how we approach every search — with precision, foresight, and purpose.
How do we get started?
It begins with a conversation. We’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and the impact you need this hire to make — then recommend the right model and timeline.
You can reach out to us at info@vivivantage.com or through our Contact page to schedule a consultation.