AI Transformation
Starts With Leadership
We partner with PE-backed software companies to build the AI-native
leadership teams that create enterprise value.
Leadership isn't an HR initiative. It's a value creation strategy.
How One PE-Backed Software Company Built an AI-Native Leadership Team
30+
hires
17
Strategic Leadership Placements
18
Months, One Embedded Partner
Juniper Square
Some of Our Clients
ExpandIQ Embedded
Ongoing partnership building the leadership
team behind your transformation.
We Don't Search Role By Role.
We Build Capability by Capability.
Build the Product
VP, AI Engineering
VP, Product
VP, Digital Products
VP, Product Design
Build the Intelligence
AI Enablement Engineer
Agentic Ops Engineer
Data Science
AI Product Management
Accelerate Revenue
Head of Sales
VP, Demand Gen
VP, Product Marketing
VP, Revenue Operations
Scale the Organization
VP, People
Chief of Staff
VP, FP&A
Controller
Our Model
The Signal System
How We Identify AI- Native Leaders
Not resumes. Not keywords. Not pedigree.
Execution
Has shipped, not just
planned.
Learning Velocity
Absorbs new tools and
context faster than the
market moves.
Adaptability
Operates in ambiguity
without waiting for a
fully defined role.
AI Leverage
Uses AI to multiply
output, not just talk
about it.
"ExpandIQ brings versatility
to every search, including
recruiting talent that aligns
with our newer AI
initiatives."
Christy Dinges
"ExpandIQ brings rare
clarity and precision to its
searches. They truly
understand the strategic
needs of a modern
technology business."
Tony Uphoff
CEO- Pipeline360
"ExpandIQ took the time to
understand our business
and recruited people who
actually make a difference
in our next growth phase."
"When we were scaling
Integrate rapidly, we needed
A-players fast. Roles were
filled with speed and
precision, faster than we
thought possible."
James Capo
CEO Integrate
Chief People Officer- Zywave
CEO- Omeda
Founder- Owl AI
Building an AI- Native Company?
Let's build the leadership team
behind it.
What Our Clients Have to Say
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AI Transformation Starts With Leadership
AI Transformation Starts With Leadership
AI Transformation Starts With Leadership
AI Transformation Starts With Leadership
AI Transformation Starts With Leadership
We partner with PE-backed software companies to build AI-native leadership teams that create enterprise value.
We partner with PE-backed software companies to build AI-native leadership teams that create enterprise value.
We partner with PE-backed software companies to build AI-native leadership teams that create enterprise value.
30+
hires
17
Strategic Leadership Placements
18
Months, One Embedded Partner
30+
hires
17
Strategic Leadership Placements
18
Months, One Embedded Partner
30+ hires · 17 strategic placements · 18 months embedded
30+ hires · 17 strategic placements · 18 months embedded
How One PE-Backed Software Company Built an AI-Native Leadership Team
How One PE-Backed Software Company Built an AI-Native Leadership Team
How One PE-Backed Software Company Built an AI-Native Leadership Team
How One PE-Backed Software Company Built an AI-Native Leadership Team
How One PE-Backed Software Company Built an AI-Native Leadership Team
Some of Our Clients
Some of Our Clients
Juniper Square
Juniper Square
Juniper Square
Our Model
Our Model
ExpandIQ Retained — One leadership hire that changes the company’s trajectory.
ExpandIQ Embedded — Ongoing partnership building the leadership team behind your transformation.
ExpandIQ Retained — One leadership hire that changes the company’s trajectory.
ExpandIQ Embedded — Ongoing partnership building the leadership team behind your transformation.
ExpandIQ Retained
ExpandIQ Retained
One leadership hire that changes the trajectory of the company.
One leadership hire that changes the trajectory of the company.
ExpandIQ Embedded
ExpandIQ Embedded
Ongoing partnership building the leadership team behind your transformation.
Ongoing partnership building the leadership team behind your transformation.
We Build Capability by Capability.
We Build Capability by Capability.
Build the Product · Build the Intelligence · Accelerate Revenue · Scale the Organization
Build the Product · Build the Intelligence · Accelerate Revenue · Scale the Organization
Build the Product
Build the Product
VP, AI Engineering
VP, AI Engineering
VP, Product
VP, Product
VP, Digital Products
VP, Digital Products
VP, Product Design
VP, Product Design
Build the Intelligence
Build the Intelligence
AI Enablement Engineer
AI Enablement Engineer
Agentic Ops Engineer
Agentic Ops Engineer
Data Science
Data Science
AI Product Management
AI Product Management
Accelerate Revenue
Accelerate Revenue
Head of Sales
Head of Sales
VP, Demand Gen
VP, Demand Gen
VP, Product Marketing
VP, Product Marketing
VP, Revenue Operations
VP, Revenue Operations
Scale the Organization
Scale the Organization
VP, People
VP, People
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff
VP, FP&A
VP, FP&A
Controller
Controller
How We Identify AI-Native Leaders
How We Identify AI-Native Leaders
Execution · Learning Velocity · Adaptability · AI Leverage
Execution · Learning Velocity · Adaptability · AI Leverage
Execution
Has shipped, not just planned.
Learning Velocity
Absorbs new tools and context faster than the market moves.
Adaptability
Operates in ambiguity without waiting for a fully defined role.
AI Leverage
Uses AI to multiply output, not just talk about it.
What Our Clients Have to Say
What Our Clients Have to Say
"ExpandIQ brings versatility
to every search, including
recruiting talent that aligns
with our newer AI
initiatives."
"ExpandIQ brings versatility
to every search, including
recruiting talent that aligns
with our newer AI
initiatives."
Christy Dinges
"ExpandIQ brings rare
clarity and precision to its
searches. They truly
understand the strategic
needs of a modern
technology business."
"ExpandIQ brings rare
clarity and precision to its
searches. They truly
understand the strategic
needs of a modern
technology business."
Tony Uphoff
CEO- Pipeline360
"ExpandIQ took the time to
understand our business
and recruited people who
actually make a difference
in our next growth phase."
"ExpandIQ took the time to
understand our business
and recruited people who
actually make a difference
in our next growth phase."
"When we were scaling
Integrate rapidly, we needed
A-players fast. Roles were
filled with speed and
precision, faster than we
thought possible."
Building an AI-Native Company? Let’s build the leadership team behind it.
Building an AI-Native Company? Let’s build the leadership team behind it.
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