VP Team

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Ability AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Ability.ai is a VC-funded startup building an AI Agents for business process automation, in particular in sales, makreting and customer support

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire VP Team to accomplish?

• Build a PR strategy from scratch
• Launch collaborations with key influencers, conferences, and media
• Strengthen the founder’s personal brand
• Help the company enter new markets and gain public recognition
• Have experience working with UK/US media and a strong professional network in these markets

SOLUTION

How did you find VP Team?

Referral

Why did you select VP Team over others?

• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from VP Team were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

In-depth study of Ability.ai’s business model and market positioningResearch of PR specialists with startup and international media experienceLonglist of several dozen relevant candidates; 5+ in the final shortlistAnalytical candidate summaries for decision-makingFull support through offer negotiation and onboarding

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

5+ relevant candidates in the shortlist (out of 20+ total)
The selected hire started within one month
International media presence of Ability.ai achieved within a few weeks after the PR Manager joined

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

VP Team recruiters consistently met deadlines, provided regular updates, and stayed in constant communication. They responded swiftly to changing requirements and maintained transparency at every stage.

What was your primary form of communication with VP Team?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to understand clearly what I'm looking for and provide very relevant candidates after one or two trial interviews to align the expectations. I think that saved me a lot of time. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something VP Team could have done differently?

Not in this case. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder and CEO of OLSOM

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Olsom specializes in developing IT solutions and digital products for business clients. Its core activity is implementing innovative technologies for enterprises across different countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire VP Team to accomplish?

To fill the HR Generalist role and run the full recruitment process tailored to Olsom’s current needs

SOLUTION

How did you find VP Team?

Referral

Why did you select VP Team over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from VP Team were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

 Drafting and approving the job description Studying the specifics of the request and Olsom’s corporate culture Sourcing relevant candidates across the European market with a focus on multicultural backgrounds and emotional maturity Initial screening, in-depth interviews (including soft skills assessment and case tasks) Coordinating feedback and organizing final interview stages with the client Delivering an analytical summary and recommendations on shortlisted candidates 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Timely closure of the position in line with the timeline
• 5 relevant candidates presented with full documentation (CV + summary)
• All candidates provided positive feedback about the process
• A final report with recommendations for further HR processes

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

VP Team ensured strict adherence to the timeline, responded flexibly to changing requirements, maintained continuous communication, and proactively provided updates and feedback requests.

What was your primary form of communication with VP Team?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

These guys are capable to close the hardest vaccancies considering entire complexity in time and in budget. Very professional and well coordinated objective driven team. Definetely best in class.

Are there any areas for improvement or something VP Team could have done differently?

Nothing I would note. The team did a great job.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Engineering Director of Loxo

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Loxo is the #1 Talent Intelligence Platform and global leader in recruiting software

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire VP Team to accomplish?

• We needed to fill several vacancies for frontend and backend developers.

SOLUTION

How did you find VP Team?

Referral

Why did you select VP Team over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fits our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from VP Team were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We teamed up with the VP Team to quickly hire experienced developers for our projects. VP Team worked closely with our team to understand the requirements for each role. The team found candidates promptly, making interviews happen without delays. They focused on both skills and fitting into our team's culture, making the hiring process smooth. 
Throughout, the VP Team communicated well, building trust. Thanks to their efficient work, our new developers seamlessly joined our projects. The VP team delivered a comprehensive and effective solution to our staffing needs. They found the right people for various jobs, keeping a high standard of quality.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The success of the project is evident through the measurable result of successfully closing 5 vacancies in our company. All of them were completed considering our time constraints.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management was excellent. The team was really good at adjusting the pace of their work to match our needs at different times. What stood out was the quick and constant communication between our company and the VP Team. This allowed us to share feedback and make adjustments without causing delays.

What was your primary form of communication with VP Team?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us the most about the VP Team was their unwavering commitment to understanding our company's distinct needs and the specific requirements of each role. Their customized approach to recruitment, coupled with a deep grasp of our organizational culture, ensured that the candidates they presented were not only qualified but also an excellent fit for our team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something VP Team could have done differently?

Transparent communication and individual approach to recruitment have made the VP Team a valuable partner. We highly recommend VP Team to any company looking for a reliable recruitment agency.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the HRD of Clario

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are Clario, a consumer-focused cybersecurity company on a mission to change an industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire VP Team to accomplish?

• We’ve looked for a recruitment partner to fill ongoing positions of senior developers and marketing specialists due to the company's rapid development.

SOLUTION

How did you find VP Team?

Referral

Why did you select VP Team over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from VP Team were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The collaboration included 8 openings for a new project in different tech and non tech areas: engineering, marketing and creative roles. Talking about key deliverables, the VP Team was able to form a precise opening description based on communication with a hiring manager and other stakeholders. 

The process was build in a way the team paid special attention to both: candidate real experience as well as soft skills and culture feet, which allowed for efficiently narrowing down candidates to those who met our specific criteria. This saved valuable time for our hiring managers. Candidates for that openings were found meeting our time expectations, so we were able to be on time with our project schedule. 

Also all the candidates has successfully passed the probation period and became an organic part of the company. The VP team delivered a comprehensive and effective solution to our staffing needs. Their ability to swiftly fill diverse roles while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality speaks to their expertise and commitment to client success.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

VP Team filled 8 openings for different departments of our company (tech and non tech). All of them were filled meeting our time restrictions. Also what is important all the candidates have successfully passed probation terms which means VP Team captured the culture fit expectations we have for successful candidates.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project management is incredible. The team is highly flexible in adhering the speed of search to our processing capabilities in each specific moment of time. What is really great is that the hiring managers and VP Team had near real time communication which allowed us to exchange feedback and if necessary make calibration to the opening description without causing any delay to the process. 

Also for each opening we had a weekly report on the recruiting process which provided additional transparency and fostered a collaborative and trusting partnership.

What was your primary form of communication with VP Team?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What we found most impressive and valuable about the VP Team is their aspiration to understand our company’s culture and to find the exact person who will match this culture. They are ready to iterate as long as it is necessary to find the one who meets all the company requirements without any compromises even if the profile is quite rare and unique. This attention to detail and commitment to quality make them a real partner you want to work with.

Are there any areas for improvement or something VP Team could have done differently?

We have a really great experience of working with the VP Team, so we highly recommend them to any company seeking a reliable and results-oriented recruitment agency.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a Director of Engineering at Turnitin. We are 1000+ employees ed-tech company with various product portfolios in writing integrity, grading and assessment, and proctoring domains. Turnitin helps teachers, instructors, and publishers to check students' work on similarity, detect authorship, handle remote exams securely, grade assessments, and provide feedback.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VP Team?

We urgently needed to hire a team of top engineering talents in a very competitive market. We formed the budget before the Great resignation, so it became outdated very quickly. We were looking for high-demand specialists such as Senior Java and React engineers. We were looking for someone who also fits our values and shares our mission.

Those people need to be very good at collaboration, proactivity, accountability, and soft skills.

SOLUTION

How did you select VP Team and what were the deciding factors?

Turnitin had been already working with the VP team before I joined the company. VP team hired me for Turnitin. I used to work with the VP team back in 2013. They helped to hire a team of engineers for Smarter Software - the US-based company that produces automation, development, and monitoring tools to build better software and applications.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

The VP team helped us to hire excellent Principal backend engineers as well as Senior frontend engineers and QAs. They matched the Turnitin engineering team perfectly. These engineers are working on Writing and Exam Integrity products now. The Principal engineer became a great addition to Turnitin Architecture Group.

Describe the recruitment process in detail.

At the very first they talked to hiring managers and people team members to understand which kind of person would fit the team. The VP team wanted to understand daily routines and hard skills requirements in detail. They thought about career development opportunities for candidates. We discussed the budget, created job requirements together, and decided which are must-haves and nice to have.

The VP team did a great job of translating those requirements into storytelling that is attractive to top talent candidates on the market. VP team handled several sessions with the hiring team and shared useful tips and tricks on how to attract the best class employees. It was super important since the company is also being evaluated by candidates during the interview process.

A lot of candidates decide if they are going to join the company based on their interview experience. The VP team shared weekly updates about the pipeline size, the number of sourced candidates, and prospective ones. They also provided useful feedback on how to pivot the interview process. The VP team checked in with all candidates during the probation period and even sent them small gifts for the first day at work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?

The VP team helped us to hire excellent Principal backend engineers as well as Senior frontend engineers and QAs. They matched the Turnitin engineering team perfectly. These engineers are working on Writing and Exam Integrity products. The Principal engineer became a great addition to Turnitin Architecture Group.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

I explained it in the recruitment process section. They communicated a lot with the hiring team. At the first, they tried to understand the requirements and team vibe. They also shared candidates' feedback and helped pivot the interview process.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They use a truly personalized approach to every company and every team. I hired engineers for several different teams in different companies with the VP team's help. I have a long working history with this agency from both sides - as a company and as a candidate. They remain in the leadership position in the market for years.

They were a team of professionals who were passionate about what they were doing. I would hire the VP team again for sure.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

They send really cool gifts to candidates that accepted an offer. They don't extra charge the company for this. Gifts might be cooler than the onboarding kit for employees which put us as a company in a weird situation :D

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am one of the co-founders of Mannequin Technology. Company is building ML solutions for global industries and is specialized at the generative content.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VP Team?

Our company started a development of new products and we were in urge to find senior react native and backend engineers to kick start the development

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

I have heard a great feedback about VP Team from my colleagues in the industry as well as close friend who is a recruiter.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

One of the main factor for us was the speed of hiring, we had everything ready except the missing react native engineer. So we needed an experienced developer that is ready to start yesterday. The VP Team just outdid themself and we were able to conduct a first interview just in couple days after the first call and sign the offer in a week. Team was very responsive and our communication was smooth all the time. I am very happy with our collaboration process as mush as with the result.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We worked directly with Victoria, Marina and Violetta on the kick start session and then with Alexandra on the actual candidates and interview operations.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We hired 2 great candidates that are a great fit both in cultural and engineering areas.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Communication was very efficient, but more important it was very positive, we get a lot of great energy from every interaction with VP team.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We like their speed of work and positive energy. They felt like part of our company.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nothing comes to the mind yet, hopefully there would be something after more collaborations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm HRD at Bini Bambini. Bini Bambini is a product company and a leading developer of educational mobile games for children. We are a team of like-minded people that have built up our audience from scratch to now have more than 50 million users, all with a team of 250+ people.

Bini people are creative people – we create ideas and we create products. We have made more than 30 applications, with users scattered all over the world, including USA, Germany, France, Turkey, China, and more. Our apps work on iOS, tvOS, and Android (available on the Google Play Store and Amazon).

The team at Bini is all about atmosphere and curiosity, because creating a children's product keeps you young at heart and eager to learn about the world.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VP Team?

As part of our strategy, we started searching for CEO so that our current CEO and founder can focus entirely on the vision and product direction.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

VP Team is a number one recruitment service in Ukraine IT field so there were no doubt to start working with them

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We had a detailed interview to clarify the requirements of the vacancy and our expectations. Then we worked on the preparation of a vacancy brief. Despite the complexity of the vacancy, the first relevant candidates appeared quite quickly

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We were lucky to work with Recruitment Lead of VP Team Also, on all organizational issues VP Teams COO, lawyer and CEO&founder were always in touch

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The final candidate has just started working with our company

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Everything was in time. We were completely happy with the processes.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Quality of the provided candidates, attention to the requirements and very nice and friendly attitude

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

I think everything was really great

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the head of product for a research organization.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with VP Team?

We have a small team in the States, across L.A. and San Francisco, and my goal was to expand it with overseas engineers. We hired VP Team to help us with recruitment.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

VP Team acted as our recruitment team. They looked at what resources we needed in terms of technical skill and experience, and they looked into our timeline, the project itself, and the responsibilities for the position. 

We were looking for full-stack Node.js/React developers who had AWS database experience, as the engineer would mostly focus on backend tasks. In terms of soft skills, speaking English was an important criterion. VP Team gave us a couple of suggestions for the job description, and we included their ideas to make the job offer more interesting to candidates.

They started sourcing résumés after we had finalized the job description. We ended up interviewing five people in total, but we moved forward with the first engineer that VP Team showed us. We handled the onboarding on our side, and VP Team no longer had much involvement there.

What is the team composition?

We initially interacted with their CEO and then with the operations manager or director. From there, we were assigned a recruiter with whom we had constant communication throughout the relationship. 

How did you come to work with VP Team?

I had worked with them several years ago, and this was our second round of collaboration. I was initially introduced to them by a reference.

How much have you invested with them?

They charged us a percentage of the new hire’s annual salary, and the total was $16,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The project took the entire month of January 2022.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

That we ended up going for the first résumé that we received from VP Team is a good evidence of how well they source qualified candidates. We did look at a few others just to compare, but we ultimately went with the first résumé.

It’s only been a month since we made the hire, and it’ll probably take three months for the developer to onboard and understand the system fully. Thus far, though, everything’s been good. VP Team did a great job finding somebody who’s technically savvy, and I have no complaints.

How did VP Team perform from a project management standpoint?

They pretty much met our expectations in terms of the timeline. When a candidate canceled a meeting, VP Team communicated the situation just in time. We mostly used Slack and emails for communication.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They have a pretty good reputation in the Eastern European market, and the candidates I talked to found VP Team trustworthy. The candidates that came from them also seemed pretty committed; some had been in talks with 15 other companies but developed more interest in our company simply because of their relationship with VP Team. 

That being said, relationship management is one of VP Team’s core strengths. They talk to and create a network of great engineers. People just know this brand and the company. As their partner, I like it.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I don’t think so.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

In general, clients should be specific in terms of what they’re looking for. If they like the candidate, they should try to get them as soon as they can and not spend too much looking at other ones. If they keep sourcing candidates, they may lose the ones they liked in the very beginning. The market is very competitive, so people have to be fast.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an HRBP at an EdTech company. We are an internet-based company that provides plagiarism detection services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire VP Team, and what were your goals?

We hired people for a variety of projects and different positions (from medium to top-level)

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We chose this vendor based on excellent feedback and recommendation

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We had a kick-off meeting aimed to discuss goals, requirements, the scope of work and outcomes. After that, we had plenty of catching up sessions to discuss progress

VP Team helped fill a vacancy with fairly high requirements for candidates in the shortest possible time. Immediately after the opening of the vacancy, several candidates were proposed for consideration. At the stage of formation of the application, requirements and description of the vacancy were qualitatively worked out and helped to visualize all the company's advantages.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Up to ten people: Founder, Recruiters, Operations Manager

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

I definitely recommend VP Team! They promptly responded to our requests and answered our questions.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

We had regular catching up meetings and communication to discuss progress via Zoom, Telegram, e-mail, telephone calls.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I would especially like to note the expert understanding of IT recruiting in Ukraine, the considerable base of candidates, and the network of contacts that have been accumulated over many years of work.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Department Head of UKRNET LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

UKRNET LLC is a long-standing Ukrainian online media and internet services company that provides a popular news and email portal used daily by millions of users.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire VP Team to accomplish?

• Find an iOS Lead who could take ownership of the mobile direction, strengthen the architecture of our iOS apps, and mentor the current team.
• Hire a Head of People who could build a modern HR function, support leadership with people strategy, and improve employee engagement and retention in a fast-changing environment.

SOLUTION

How did you find VP Team?

Referral

Why did you select VP Team over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from VP Team were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

For the iOS Lead role:
Deeply analyzed our product, mobile roadmap, and existing iOS architecture expectations. Researched senior iOS engineers with proven experience in high‑load consumer products and leadership responsibilities. Delivered a longlist of several dozen relevant candidates and a focused shortlist of the most promising profiles. Prepared analytical candidate summaries, highlighting technical expertise, leadership experience, and potential risks. Gathering references from the previous companies about potential employees.

For the Head of People role, VP Team:
Clarified our stage of growth, current HR processes, and expectations from a strategic People leader. Mapped the market for Heads of People / HRDs who had worked with tech or product companies of a similar size and maturity. Provided a structured shortlist of candidates with different strengths (e.g., process building, culture, employer branding), which helped us compare and choose the right profile. Gathering references from the previous companies about potential employees.

Key results: 
Successfully hired an iOS Lead who matched both our technical and leadership expectations. Hired a Head of People who fit our values and took ownership of the people function from day one. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Sourcing funnel for iOS Lead:

• Contacted - 153 candidates
• Interviewed by VP Team - 20 candidates
• Technical interview - 9
• Final Interview - 6 
• Offer accepted - 1  

Sourcing funnel for Head of People:

• Contacted - 112 candidates
• Interviewed by VP Team - 10
• Hiring Manager interview - 3 
• Founder Interview - 1 
• Offer accepted - 1 

A precise understanding of the request and targeted search closed the vacancy from the first conversation with the founder.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

VP Team recruiters consistently met deadlines, provided regular updates, and stayed in constant communication. 
They responded swiftly to changing requirements and maintained transparency at every stage.

What was your primary form of communication with VP Team?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The team is highly professional, flexible, and genuinely attentive to the client’s needs. They use modern recruitment methods and tools, and conduct deep, thorough research before starting the process. I especially value that they present several possible scenarios and hypotheses upfront, which helps define a clear and realistic hiring strategy from the very beginning. 
The recruiters are always responsive and consistently available, ensuring smooth and reliable communication throughout the process. The overall communication quality is excellent — open, direct, and transparent, with a healthy sense of humor that makes collaboration easy and effective. They were strongly client-oriented while staying firmly focused on results and integrity — they never distort facts or overpromise. Another strong point is their ability to respond quickly and adapt to changes throughout the hiring process, making them highly effective in dynamic environments.

Are there any areas for improvement or something VP Team could have done differently?

We are grateful for the collaboration and look forward to continuing our partnership. 
Overall, we had a very positive experience, and there are no significant areas for improvement to highlight at this time.