“Laurel is exceptional. She combines sharp insights with a knack for building meaningful connections across industries. Her ability to identify and engage top talent, articulate a compelling vision, and quickly build trusted relationships was essential in building and scaling Capsule’s team.”
“We are so grateful to Laurel — her network of incredibly talented humans matched with her ability to understand our specific needs, is nothing short of magic. We are an intentionally small firm, and were looking to make our first senior, client-facing hire. This was not a numbers game for us, we were not looking to hire multiple people over the course of months — this was one role, one person who had to be special and understand not only our client work, but the ethos and building blocks of our own business. We had roughly 50 people apply for the role through a variety of referral channels. When I spoke with Laurel, it was clear that she understood the ethos and building blocks of our business. She told me she had the perfect person, which many people had said along the way, but something about Laurel's confidence and understanding of what we were building left me feeling confident too. She did know exactly who we were looking for and we hired her last week!.”
“Laurel is a truly exceptional recruiting partner. Her approach on recruiting is a true collaboration and unlike any other recruiter I've experienced. I've been impressed by her ability to line up exceptional talent, iterate with me as we— together— determine the right profile of candidates through the process, and most importantly, land the best people for highly critical roles across the business. With Laurel at the helm, I look forward to working with Grace Talent Partners on many more searches!”
“Laurel is unparalleled in sourcing top-tier talent and engaging effectively with Founders and senior executives. She is the best I’ve encountered. Her autonomy, high horsepower, and meticulous attention to detail earn unequivocal trust from the executive team. She excels in every search, has rigorous standards, and consistently elevates organizational performance by shaping teams that drive success. She is a fantastic leader and thought partner to any organization or founding team. I trust her opinion on top-talent explicitly.”
"My experience being recruited by Laurel and joining Capsule is by far the best experience that I have had as a candidate. When Laurel contacted me, it was clear from the start that she was well-researched on the position, my background, and could efficiently and effectively find a fit for both Capsule and the candidate. At a time when I was receiving countless contacts from recruiters that seemed to be taking a scattershot approach, it was refreshing to be contacted in a more thoughtful, targeted, and professional way. The role turned out to be a great fit for me. As a hiring manager, I also had the opportunity to work alongside Laurel to fill several key leadership roles on my team. Again, she was an outstanding partner and helped me build the strongest overall team I have ever worked with.”
"I first met Laurel early in her tenure at Capsule and quickly recognized her talent. Her ability to work autonomously with Founders and senior leadership teams, understanding their needs and consistently exceeding expectations, sets her apart. Over time, I've seen Laurel evolve into an exceptional leader adept in talent, communications, and operations. She is invaluable, which makes her founding her own venture a natural progression."
"Laurel has a superpower in pinpointing improvement opportunities, implementing scalable solutions effectively, and delivering outstanding results. She’s an asset to any organization and I strongly recommend her.”
"I’ve known Laurel for over 7 years. She’s very sharp, resourceful, and has been a needle mover in every organization she’s been in. She’s incredibly well networked within the technology scene from Silicon Valley to New York. I place a lot of trust in her judgment around sourcing/vetting talent given her unique position of having both experience in multiple senior operator roles at the growth stage and a successful track record in executive search.”
