Startup
We work with early stage and growth stage startups that need leaders who can operate inside complexity and deliver results. Our approach is shaped by firsthand experience building companies from the ground up, scaling teams through rapid growth, and making the leadership decisions that define long term success. We help founders hire executives who turn strategy into execution and build organizations that last.
Areas of Expertise
Founder-Led Startup Leadership Hiring
We partner directly with founders to recruit startup executives who have operated at critical stages of company growth. Informed by Kass and Mike Lazerow’s experience building and leading high growth companies, we help clients hire CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and functional leaders who can build teams, establish operating rigor, and execute with urgency. Our executive search process prioritizes leaders who have successfully scaled organizations while remaining hands on.
Zero to One and Growth Stage Execution
Merraine specializes in executive search for startups navigating early scale and growth stage inflection points. We identify leaders who know how to introduce structure without slowing momentum and who have built processes, accountability, and teams that support sustainable growth. Our candidates have lived through the challenges founders face as companies evolve.
Strategic Leadership and Organizational Design
As startups grow, leadership design becomes a strategic advantage. We help founders and investors define executive roles, align leadership teams, and design organizational structures that support the next phase of growth. Our recommendations are grounded in real operating experience, ensuring leadership teams are built for where the business is going.
Startup Executive Roles We Recruit For
Chief Executive Officer
President
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief of Staff
Chief Revenue Officer
Vice President of Sales
Head of Sales
Vice President of Sales
Head of Sales
Head of Revenue Operations
Head of Go-To-Market
Vice President of Marketing
Head of Growth
Vice President of Marketing
Head of Growth
Head of Product Marketing
Head of Partnerships
Chief Product Officer
Vice President of Product
Chief Product Officer
Vice President of Product
6,386+
Positions Filled
Helping organizations grow with the right talent.
97.3%
Retention Rate
Proving long-term satisfaction and trust.
1,736+
Clients Served
Building lasting partnerships across industries.
25+
Years of Service
Delivering expertise every step of the way.
The Merraine Approach
The Merraine Approach is built on partnership, precision, and perspective, bringing decades of experience and a proven executive search process that aligns the right leaders with the right opportunities to transform organizations.
Precision
Partnership
Expertise
Execution
We connect leading organizations with exceptional talent.
Testimonials
"We’re beyond grateful for Joel Paul Group’s partnership and can’t recommend them highly enough to any organization looking for exceptional, heart-driven recruitment support!"
Madison Bader Rosen
President , Camp JORI
"We have now had the privilege of working with the Joel Paul/Merraine Group for more than two decades."
Rachel Wolf
CEO, American Committee Shaare Zedek Hospital
"Merraine Group is more than a recruitment firm—they’re a true partner for growth and leadership development."
Paul Glasser
EVP, Touro University
"Merraine Group is the go-to partner for healthcare leadership recruitment, ensuring not just a hire but a strategic addition to your team."
Brian Forrest
CHRO, Cayuga Medical
"If you’re looking for healthcare executive recruitment with measurable results, Merraine Group is the answer."
Candice Sareli
CMRO, Memorial Healthcare
"The leaders they helped us hire have been instrumental in improving patient care and operational efficiency."
Sherri Carter
VP, Augusta Health
"Thanks to their expertise, we’ve seen significant improvements in financial performance and innovation across our organization."
Tom Hayes
CFO, Ridgecrest Regional
"They took the time to understand our mission and connected us with someone who not only had the right skills but also shared our passion for making a difference. "
Brian Parchesky
CEO, Together for Youth (Berkshire)
"Their personalized approach ensured we had the right people to steer the organization toward success."
Selina Hoflund
CHRO, Wyoming Medical Center (Retired)
"They understood our business and challenges better than any other firm I’ve worked with"
Rob D’Urso
CEO, ISDIN (formerly)
"Merraine is the partner you want when success is the only option."
Jeff Seals
VP, Teoxane
"Their process wasn’t just thorough—it was thoughtful and aligned perfectly with our goals."
Ann Croskrey
CFO, Oak Valley Health
"After two interviews, we hired the candidate to fill a position we had been looking to fill for over a year."
Curtis Lam
President, HydroScience
"We’re beyond grateful for Joel Paul Group’s partnership and can’t recommend them highly enough to any organization looking for exceptional, heart-driven recruitment support!"
Madison Bader Rosen
President , Camp JORI
"We have now had the privilege of working with the Joel Paul/Merraine Group for more than two decades."
Rachel Wolf
CEO, American Committee Shaare Zedek Hospital
"Merraine Group is more than a recruitment firm—they’re a true partner for growth and leadership development."
Paul Glasser
EVP, Touro University
"Merraine Group is the go-to partner for healthcare leadership recruitment, ensuring not just a hire but a strategic addition to your team."
Brian Forrest
CHRO, Cayuga Medical
Behind Merraine is a leadership team of founders, investors, and operators who have grown companies to billion-dollar scale, transformed industries, and redefined executive search. Their combined experience in entrepreneurship, operations, and healthcare ensures every client benefits from leaders who know what it takes to build lasting success.
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Jewish Non-profit
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All, NC + 3 more
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New York City, NY
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Columus, OH
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Sacramento, CA
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San Luis Obispo, CA
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Boston, MA
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Trenton, NJ
Engineering
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