We recruit leaders.

Created by leaders for leaders. kaleō search connects the best to the best. We develop leadership pipelines to drive your vision of tomorrow.

  • Connecting the best to the best

    The talent landscape is shifting now more than ever. Technology is moving faster, work models are evolving, and expectations are rising. Companies are starving for leaders with vision to guide teams through growth and change.

    kaleō search connects the best to the best and delivers unmatched client and candidate experiences. We develop leadership pipelines to drive your vision of tomorrow.

  • Recruitment and Search

    kaleō search provides white-glove recruitment and search advisory on retained or contingent bases. We partner with mission-driven organizations and specialize in placing:

    • Senior contributors with high leadership aptitude and experiences

    • Emerging and senior people managers with a track record of delivery

    • Experienced directors, VPs, and executives with character and vision

    This is search done differently — rooted in authenticity, integrity, and results.

  • The kaleō search experience

    We work directly with founders, executives, and hiring leaders to understand the significance of each hire, what success looks like, and what’s at stake if you get it wrong. With thoughtful execution we secure the talent you need to move the needle.

    You can expect us to:

    • Match our level of engagement to your level of urgency.

    • Conduct discovery, research and a data-backed consultation giving you a clear view of what the market will yield.

    • Communicate with consistency and handle candidate scheduling, logistics and expectations management.

    • Provide high-integrity candidates who are vetted, aligned, and ready to contribute.

    • Develop a partnership built on trust and shared values.

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We recruit across critical functions.

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    Product and Technology

    Teams supporting the entire product and technology development lifecycle

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    Revenue and Marketing

    Teams responsible for sales, brand visibility, partnerships and go-to-market

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    People, Ops and Finance

    Teams that steward capital and culture: accounting, FP&A, HR, and legal

Leverage our talent network.

kaleō search works with mission-driven people and companies in technology, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, financial services, and nonprofit sectors. Our customer base ranges from startups to emerging mid-market companies with 50 to 500 employees and revenues between $10M and $250M. They move fast, value strong leadership, and invest in building teams that gain velocity and impact as they grow.

Because our talent population actively pursues leadership and personal growth opportunities, our network is filled with selective, discerning, high-caliber professionals and passive talent. These individuals thrive in growth environments, bring clarity to complexity, and help companies scale without losing their culture or momentum.

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Who we work best with

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    Sectors

    Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Nonprofit

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    Growth Stages

    Startup, emerging, SMB, and mid-market

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    Company Size

    25–500 employees

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    Revenue

    $10M–$250M

At kaleō search, giving back is built-in.

At kaleō search, generosity isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of the mission. From day one, we’ve committed to giving 11% of our profits to faith-based organizations creating real impact both locally and globally. These contributions help fund projects that advance the Gospel, serve communities in crisis, and meet practical needs with compassion and excellence.

When you partner with kaleō search, you’re not only hiring with purpose - you’re giving with purpose. Every dollar earned becomes a seed planted in something greater.

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About the founder

Alex Chernikow is a business leader with over 15 years of experience helping startups, SMBs, and Fortune 500s build high-performing teams. After leading the largest U.S. market for one of the world’s top recruiting firms, he launched kaleō search to align his faith, family, and professional life around the mission of connecting the best to the best and creating opportunities for others.

As an outdoorsman, traveler, avid Jiu Jitsu practitioner, and all around family-man, Alex brings a spirit of service, discipline, and continuous improvement to every partnership and endeavor. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Let’s work together.

kaleō search serves mission-driven companies to fill leadership gaps with urgency and integrity.