Meet Brielle Franklin,
Seed to Series B scaling expert who builds brand-defining founding teams so that founders can focus on building their business.
Brielle Franklin | email: brielle@franklintalent.co | mobile: 201-410-8226
Before we dive in, picture this…
You just closed a round of funding and your business is getting some much deserved attention.
Growth is accelerating… yet so are your challenges.
Your inbox is flooded, your time is stretched thin, and you're stuck in the weeds rather than focusing on big picture strategy.
You know you need to delegate some of this tactical work; however, hiring takes time – which is a resource you don't have.
What you've already tried…
  • Posting on LinkedIn — which led to an inbox filled with 1000 applicants, 99.9% irrelevant
  • Asking your network for referrals — which led to a calendar full of "informational interviews"
  • Interviewing F/T recruiting leaders — but you can't justify the $200K salary when your 6-12 mo hiring needs are uncertain
  • Doing it yourself — but after filtering by job titles + reputable companies, you've only found candidates who are looking for 2x the budget you have in mind for this role (….and you'd need to hire their entire team to adequately fill the scope)
Where you're at now…
You're swamped, you'e frustrated, and you'd love to offload this entire recruiting headache — without sacrificing results, [even more] time, or your budget.
brielle@franklintalent.co | 201-410-8226 | LinkedIn
If this sounds familiar, allow me to introduce myself…
My name is Brielle Franklin and I help Seed to Series B startup founders scale their early teams – when every hire is mission critical and the demands of growth outpace the time you have to recruit.
With experience as an agency recruiter as well as in-house Head of Talent & HR, I bring a dual perspective that combines speed with long-term strategy.
I help CEOs and founders:
  • find the right talent for their brand – the “hidden gems” who have built something from scratch and check all technical boxes, including startup grit
  • set up scalable talent infrastructure, so that what works at 10 employees will continue to work at 180 employees (and long after I’m gone)
  • understand the metrics that matter – and outperform industry standards (think: < 30 day time to fill, mis-hire rates < 5%, 90%+ offer acceptance)
  • build out their [early] HR function to ensure that all hiring and employee relations are done legally and compliantly
brielle@franklintalent.co | 201-410-8226 | LinkedIn
How I Can Help…
Fractional Talent Leadership
Embedded, hands-on support for high-growth periods, acting as your interim Head of Talent.
I design and implement scalable talent frameworks, optimize hiring processes, and personally recruit across all levels and departments (both "non-tech" and technical roles).
Executive & Key Hire Search
Targeted recruitment for critical leadership and/or specialized roles — Sales, Marketing, Ops, Finance, CX (i.e. "non-tech" roles).
I leverage extensive networks and a rigorous selection process to identify and engage top-tier talent aligned with your company culture and strategic vision.
Talent Process Optimization
Streamlining your entire recruitment lifecycle from role scoping to candidate sourcing to new hire onboarding.
Hourly Talent Consulting
Strategic guidance on compensation, performance management, retention, and talent + recruitment initiatives.
My approach is designed to be flexible, pragmatic, and stage specific — designed to evolve with the evolving needs of growing companies— and it starts with a free consultation call.
brielle@franklintalent.co | 201-410-8226 | LinkedIn
Some Recent Wins…
Ergatta
Stage: Series A, Connected Fitness
Start State: 7-person team, no hiring process, spending $500K+ on agency fees.
End State: Scaled to 50 hires including executive team, built ATS & playbooks, slashed agency spend by $750K, path to profitability.
Teams Built: Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Product, Operations, Finance.
Cumulus Coffee
Stage: Seed, Hardware & Food & Beverage
Start State: 3-person founding team, mishires hampering growth, no clear GTM strategy.
End State: Full org design and hiring infrastructure deployed, redefined GTM, hired full B2B sales team in under 2 months, cut mishire rate by 75%.
Teams Built: Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product, Hardware.
Capitalize
Stage: Series B, Fintech
Start State: Hiring frozen over 1 year, multiple talent partners tried without success, CX team turnover high.
End State: Filled nine roles in less than two months, achieved 95% offer acceptance, boosted retention by 80% after one year.
Teams Built: Customer Experience, Operations, Finance
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Other Clients I've Recruited For Include…
…and more
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Some Recent Hires…
Executive Leadership
Strategic leaders who shape your company's vision and drive growth:
  • VP of Marketing
  • VP of Growth
  • VP of Finance
  • VP of Engineering
  • VP of Product
Marketing & Sales
Where I've spent the majority of my career — placing the professionals who expand your reach & drive revenue:
  • Enterprise Account Executives / B2B Sales Directors
  • Inside Sales, SMB (Manager/Associate)
  • Head of Retention + Head of Brand
  • Copywriter / Director of Content
  • Growth Marketing Manager + eCommerce Manager
  • B2B Marketing Manager
Product & Design
Innovators who define user experience and product strategy:
  • Group Product Manager
  • Senior Product Designer
  • Digital Product Manager
  • Director of Game Design
  • Product and Data Analyst
  • Senior UX Designer
Engineering & Tech
The technical talent that builds and scales your product:
  • iOS / Android Developers
  • Engineering Managers (Gaming, Mobile, Platform)
  • Senior DevOps Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • Full-Stack Developers
  • Backend Developers
Beyond these, my recruitment efforts have also spanned crucial roles in Customer Experience, Account Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, Office of the CEO (Chief of Staff / EA) and HR .
In addition to my U.S. hiring experience, I also bring global talent acquisition expertise. I have partnered closely with Employers of Record (EORs) and successfully navigated the nuances of country-specific labor laws.
Select Testimonials
"Bree is the best recruiter I've ever worked with and is one of my best hires ever. I directly managed Bree for 2 years as she built our entire team—everyone from the execs to entry level, Game Developers to Fitness Science experts to Marketing Managers and everything in between."
— Tom Aulet- Founder & CEO, Ergatta (Series A, connected fitness)
"Bree was instrumental in scaling our team after our Seed round — she built out our entire B2B sales team in under 3 months and set up the recruiting systems we still use today. She combines the hands-on hustle of a recruiter with the strategic lens of a Head of Talent, which is exactly what an early-stage founder needs."
— Mesh Gelman- Founder & CEO, Cumulus Coffee (seed, hardware, food & bev)
"Bree below me away with her ability to find the best people for the role, team, and company. She immerses herself into the role and evaluates candidates in a number of different ways, while creating one of the most streamlined and immersive processes I've ever seen."
— Head of Operations, DTC startup
"Bree is a rockstar talent leader who I'd recommend for any company looking for an outsized impact from a talent partner- particularly in this complex tech talent marketplace. She balances high leverage, impactful outcomes with efficiency, structure, & proactive due diligence and cuts through the noise of any industry.
— VP of Product, B2B SaaS
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Select Achievements
Seed through Series B scaling success requires measurable talent impact. These metrics demonstrate proven results during the most critical growth phase:
16
Clients to IPO/Acquisition
Successfully guided diverse clients through major growth milestones, from IPOs to strategic acquisitions, ensuring talent readiness at every stage. These have been long term partnerships, typically beginning at Series A/ B fundraise.
12
US Market Entry Supports
Provided critical talent infrastructure & recruitment support for companies expanding into the US market. Typically these engagements begin by hiring founding Account Executives and grow from there.
$750K+
Agency Search Savings
Proactively managed executive searches (VP-level) in-house, significantly reducing external recruitment agency costs while maintaining high-quality placements.
100%
Client Renewal Rate
Every client I’ve worked with has returned for additional searches, and former employers continue to rely on me as their go-to talent advisor.
brielle@franklintalent.co | 201-410-8226 | LinkedIn
Interested in learning more?
Reach out to brielle@franklintalent.co or schedule a free consultation call. I'd love to connect with you!