ABOUT US

Wave Executive Search is a GTM Recruiting Agency that partners with SaaS startups to help grow and scale their teams with top talent. We offer flexible and customized recruiting solutions to fit the unique hiring needs of our clients. Our services include contingency recruiting, recruiting as a service (RaaS), and retained search. Our team of experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the best fit for our clients and providing exceptional service throughout the recruitment process.

Meet the Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

We believe that 10 networks work better than one, so, Wave operates as a “Hive”. Our team’s collective experience and networks have solutions for every sales, marketing or customer success stage your company is in.

And, if you are a sales, marketing or customer success executive looking for your next challenge, we can plug you into the heart of the Next Wave of technology and tech companies.

Founder and CEO

Matt Herman

Matt is a skilled and enthusiastic executive recruiter who relishes the challenge of finding the perfect match. With a background in information technology placement and sports agency work, he has honed his abilities to gather essential information and build strong connections. Matt's commitment to his community and his proud achievement as an Eagle Scout reflect his dedication and passion for both his work and his surroundings.

Principal Executive Recruiter

Katrina Wagner

Katrina's journey from Philadelphia to Kenya and finally California has shaped her into an adventurous and energetic individual. As a SCUBA enthusiast, rock climber, and beach volleyball player, she radiates positivity. With an appetite for mac n' cheese and tart IPAs, she also excels at finding exceptional candidates for our clients. Fearless and authentic, Katrina's remarkable energy and abilities make her capable of achieving anything she sets her mind to. When she believes in your potential, it's game on!

Sr. Executive Recruiter

Katie Kelly

Meet Katie, the epitome of cool, calm, and caring. A native of Santa Cruz, she brings her love for animals and nature to her role as an Executive Recruiter and Recruiting Manager at Wave. Katie's problem-solving nature and genuine passion for helping clients and candidates make her an exceptional recruiter. She has a knack for finding the needle in the haystack and identifying those elusive "purple unicorns" your company seeks. With Katie on board, you can trust that even your toughest talent searches will be handled with ease.

Executive Recruiter

Brett Gravlin

Brett is our Wave Recruiting Celebrity, known for his incredible adventures as a recruiter by day and survivalist by night. He fearlessly tackled the Eco-Challenge Fiji hosted by Bear Grylls with his team. When he's not exploring caves under the moonlight, Brett excels in business development and assists our clients in expanding their sales and marketing teams.

Count on Brett for his unwavering honesty, as he guides candidates with valuable interview tips for their success. As a trusted partner to clients, he is dedicated to finding top talent for their teams.

Executive Sourcer

Alban Binaj

Alban has spent his life educating, tutoring, and mentoring many different walks of life. He has found his niche as a Talent Sourcer - aligning successful people with successful companies and building the most effective workforces possible. He has shown extreme growth and success with the team. Whatever the task may be, you can count on Alban to not stop until it is completed. When he is not traveling or spending time with family, he’s finding those “needle in a haystack” type of candidates.

Executive Sourcer

Zuheir Tleimat

Meet Zuheir, a recruiter who knows how to ride the perfect wave, whether it's in Santa Cruz or in the realm of Big Data startups. With a curious nature, he delves deep into conversations with candidates and clients to ensure the best possible match. When he's not exploring the coast or LinkedIn, you might find Zuheir enjoying a burrito, playing jazz piano, designing clothes, or dreaming of his next international adventure. With his unique talents and excellent recruiting skills, Zuheir is the perfect partner to help you catch your next big wave.

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