StackedSP Inc

StackedSP is a talent search and recruiting firm that works with venture-backed technology companies. The company describes itself as a strategic search partner, helping startups and established businesses find technical talent and leadership. Its work focuses on searches for organizations building with AI, as well as companies seeking to become more AI-focused.

The firm recruits for engineering roles across forward-deployed engineering, applied AI and machine learning, software, infrastructure, and engineering leadership. Its published role areas include AI and ML engineers, software engineers from founding through staff level, CTOs, vice presidents of engineering, and heads of AI or data. It also places related product, design, data science, sales engineering, and go-to-market talent.

StackedSP describes its search process as combining a proprietary talent system with recruiter-led assessment and relationship building. The system brings together public information, the firm’s accumulated search and interview experience, and a client’s role requirements to map and rank potential candidates. Recruiters then assess candidates, conduct structured interviews and references, manage outreach, and support offer discussions and closing.

The company says its partners include venture-backed businesses from seed through Series D, along with established companies undertaking an AI transition. It works with organizations across North America, particularly in San Francisco, New York, and Toronto, and says its partners also extend across the United States, Canada, EMEA, and other regions. The company’s website presents examples of teams it has helped build and testimonials from leaders at partner companies.

StackedSP was founded by Ilan Saks and Jared Saks. LinkedIn lists the firm as founded in 2013, while its current website describes a team of eight and emphasizes that clients work directly with the people running their searches. The company also operates Unstacked Startups, a podcast and newsletter for founders and operators of venture-backed companies.

Its stated values include going beyond expectations, taking ownership, humility, perseverance, collaboration, continuous learning, and a positive, solution-oriented approach. StackedSP frames its work as a combination of data-informed search and human judgment, with an emphasis on understanding a company’s stage, hiring needs, and culture when identifying candidates.