Retained Executive Search

Finding the leaders who define what comes next.

Position is a boutique retained search firm helping venture-backed companies across consumer, hardtech, crypto/fintech, and SaaS find the senior leaders who will shape their next chapter.

135
Searches completed
78
Avg days to fill
92%
1-year retention
83%
2-year retention

50+ Clients Since 2018

Pre-seed to Series D and beyond

Consumer
Thrive Market Magic Spoon Calpak Cirkul Outer Avaline Seed Health BelliWelli Versed Nello Mother Science Homebody UCAN Sunwink JuneShine Zero Acre Mane Addicts Zab's Veyl Suja Catch Starshot Salad & Go Everytable
Crypto & Fintech
Uniswap Sei Thesis Alliance CoinDesk The Block Firewall Unchained Setpoint Variant Medici Yield DipJar
Hardtech
Helion EnergyX StackAV Entelligent Cortex AppHarvest
SaaS & Media
Automattic Axios Flashfood Signpost Resilia HaulerHero The Many

How We Work

Most recruiters talk about their network of people. We know companies—how they were built, when they hit inflection points, and the people behind those stories.

01
Learn the Company
We start by deeply understanding your business—how you operate, who is leading, what you value, and where you're headed. This depth of understanding shapes every candidate interaction that follows.
02
Map the Market
We combine deep market knowledge with AI-powered tools to survey the entire talent landscape. We identify highly targeted candidates—not just who's actively looking, but who should be.
03
Engage & Close
We have a remarkable track record of engaging top candidates and getting them excited about our clients' opportunities. We then guide both sides through the process to close the right hire.
Average per search
171
Identified & contacted
36
Engaged with interest
9
Vetted & presented to client
Searches by role
Marketing
28%
Engineering
15%
Finance
12%
Product
10%
Operations
10%
Sales
9%
People & Talent
5%
CEO / GM
2%

Sectors

Consumer & D2C Crypto & Fintech Hardtech SaaS Digital Media

Stages

Pre-Seed & Seed Series A Series B Series C & Beyond

Roles

Marketing Engineering Finance Product Operations Sales People & Talent CEO / GM

The Team

A small, experienced team with deep roots in the startup ecosystem.

Trey Shelton

Trey Shelton

Founder

Over fifteen years in startups as a founder, angel investor, and executive recruiter. From 2005 to 2014, Trey founded and sold Music Interactive, a rich media company in the digital music space. His attention then broadened across emerging technology—foodtech, Bitcoin, climate tech, and more. In 2015 he made the switch to executive recruiting, becoming a Partner at one of Southern California's most active search firms, where he placed over 100 executives at high-growth startups across consumer, SaaS, and digital media. In 2018 he returned to his hometown of Nashville and founded Position to focus on the areas of technology he found most compelling: consumer, crypto, and hardtech. BA Communications, Vanderbilt University.

Michelle Stinnett

Michelle Stinnett

Principal

Over 10 years of experience across established and early-stage startups. Background in organizational and operational support spanning education, nonprofit, and consumer goods sectors.

Chase Garnham

Chase Garnham

Principal

Deep expertise in executive search and talent acquisition for high-growth startups. Previously at IQTalent, Chase specializes in sourcing and engaging senior talent across consumer, crypto, and tech.