Case Study:
Recruiting Head of Product for Tech to the Rescue
Challenge
Tech To The Rescue (TTTR) is a global initiative that connects technology companies with non-profit organizations to work together to solve critical social problems. The organization faced a unique challenge - creating a new AI-first platform to scale operations and connect technology partners with NGOs even more effectively.
For this project, they needed an expert who not only had the technological experience, but would also be able to build an AI-based solution from scratch and tailor it to users' needs. Trying to find such an expert on their own was time-consuming and at great risk of mismatch.
Our approach
Fast Forward Solutions began the process by thoroughly understanding the specifics of the project and TTTR's expectations. The priority was not only to find a person with experience in AI, but also one who understands the organization's mission and can collaborate in a dynamic, international environment.
The steps we have taken:
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A detailed briefing with the TTTR team on the technical and business requirements of the new platform,
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Prepare a dedicated recruitment strategy, targeting candidates with experience in building AI products,
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Intensive direct search and head hunting among AI and software engineering candidates,
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Precise selection for competency and cultural fit.
Recruitment process
1. sourcing and preselection - we analyzed 103 candidates from the IT and AI market.
2. recruitment interviews - focused on competencies in building AI-first platforms and experience in project work.
3. shortlist - we presented the client with only 4 candidates who met all the requirements.
4 Final selection - one person was hired and immediately began work on building a new AI platform.
We closed the entire recruitment project in just 3 weeks - from the first briefing to the signing of the candidate.
Results
Number of candidates in the funnel
Number of candidates presented
Number of candidates hired
Number of days from project start to candidate hire (Time to Fill)
Voice of the customer
We recruited a key Product person with Tomek's and his company's support. Most importantly - we hired a 10/10 candidate. Secondly - the process was smooth, flexible and both patient and energetic. Great combo. I'm sure I'll be interested in further collaboration in the future and I highly recommend Tomek and his cre
Tom from Fast Forward Solutions helped us hire a Product Lead for our team. He presented us with multiple selected candidates who met the requirements of the job. The cooperation was smooth, pleasant, and Tom is a great expert! Thank you!
Candidate's vote
I had the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process conducted by Fast Forward Solutions. I was very keen on getting an engagement at this particular location and Tomasz helped me realize this goal. Thanks and I recommend it!
Key findings
This project shows that recruiting employees for AI-first projects requires a completely different approach than standard IT processes. By focusing on the quality of candidates, skillful head hunting and a full understanding of the client's business requirements, we were able to deliver in 3 weeks a person who is today building a key AI platform in the organization.
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