In Search of Excellence is a Bay Area-based executive search firm founded in 2002 specializing in emerging technology, IT, medical devices, and solar/energy. They have 6 professional staff who have ranked top in the SJBJ for past six years. They provide retained and contingency search for C-level, VP, and director roles, as well as outsourced software development. They focus on understanding client needs and delivering well-matched, qualified candidates who are ready to interview and start.

1. In Search of Excellence

2. Overview Founded in 2002 by experienced search professionals Bay Area based, but networked to complete searches in US and abroad Core competencies: Emerging Technology, IT, Medical Device/ Life Sciences, and Solar/Energy search and related services Search areas include Engineering, Product Development, IT, Business, Marketing, Supply Chain/Operations, and Consulting 6 professional staff Top ranked in SJBJ for past six years In Search of Excellence

3. Services Retained/contained search for C-Level Executives, VPs, Directors, Architects, and other key hires including Advisory Board Members Contingency search for permanent, temporary-to-permanent, and contract Managers and Individual Contributors Outsourced software development in India and Silicon Valley through partner companies In Search of Excellence

4. Key Selling Points In addition to recruiting, we have worked in general management, line operations, technology development, business development, and marketing Focused primarily on Bay Area, but serve other US and international clients Serve many small to mid-size companies, where every hire is a key hire Dedicate a Project Manager to every search to manage the process and guarantee the quality and flow of resumes Utilize teamwork and specialized recruiting software and tools Have an innate ability to understand the client’s industry and needs In Search of Excellence

5. Key Selling Points Have developed and optimized a search process that is thorough, efficient, and fast Deliver selected, qualified candidates who: We have interviewed in person Are well-matched to client requirements and fit the culture Have compatible goals Are ready to interview Are available to start Complete assignments with a high success rate in closing candidates Build long-term partnerships and earn equity Have excellent references, including on LinkedIn In Search of Excellence

6. Recent Searches VP, Next Generation Product, Search completed in 7 weeks Medical Device Startup VP and GM, Asia-Pacific, Search completed in 7 weeks Enterprise Security Company (Singapore-based position) VP, Marketing, Search completed in 4 weeks Image Search Startup Director, Professional Services, Search completed in 8 weeks Network Traffic Management Startup Manager, Hardware Validation, Search completed in 4 weeks Database Appliance Startup Sr. Web Developer, Search completed in 2 weeks Social Networking Startup

7. Principals Farri Ouraie: Founder and CEO. MS and BS in Mathematics and Computer Science. Worked as a Software Engineer. 21 years of experience in search. >5,000 searches Jon Christensen: Founder and COO. BBA in Finance. Four-time All-American swimmer and professional triathlete. Worked as a Software Engineer. 18 years of experience in search. >3,000 searches In Search of Excellence