We’ve started partnering with startups to find their first GTM hire, and it’s been super rewarding (and fun). The only thing is I don’t want QC Growth to feel like just another GTM/sales recruiting firm for startups.As a Founder, I know how it feels to get bombarded with recruiter messages—and ignore most of them. That’s why we wanted to take a very different approach.

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Our model combines recruiting with hands-on execution:

👉 We act as your Founder-Led Selling Co-Pilot.

• Build your GTM tech stack

• Test and refine messaging

• Coach founders in sales

• Drive pipeline and revenue

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Once the foundation is strong, we tap into our Founding Sales network to place candidates who have thrived at similar companies and stages.💡 I saw this stat the other day from Matt Rubright's 1st Sales Hire Report and found it kind of crazy "90% of 1st sales hire at startups fail".

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Why? Founders expect them to build everything from scratch - which is tough to do as 1 person.

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Here's where you can find that report: https://lnkd.in/eHh43jQF

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‍We solve that by building the playbook before they walk in the door.

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Why is this valuable?

✅ For Startups: A fully operational sales engine at a fraction of the cost of hiring a VP of Sales. Plus, we onboard and train your hire so they’re set up for success from Day 1.

✅ For Founding Sales Reps: You’re not starting at zero—we provide a proven process you can run with and scale.

✅ For VCs: Avoid the mistakes 82% of startups make. Our program ensures Founders hire the right 1st sales rep, setting their GTM strategy up for success.

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We’d love to hear thoughts from others in the space.