Hire Runner
Fractional operations talent for inclusive companies.
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Hire Runner is a recruitment platform that connects companies with operations talent for fractional or temp-to-hire roles. The company was founded by Arlan Hamilton, who is also the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital fund that invests in underrepresented founders. Launched in September 2021, the platform aims to provide growing companies with access to skilled operations professionals when needed, while offering individuals the flexibility to curate their careers.
The company serves a range of clients, from startups to larger corporations, with a focus on promoting inclusive hiring practices. Its business model is based on a booking fee, which gives clients access to a pool of vetted talent. For companies, Hire Runner handles the interviewing, background checks, payroll, and invoicing processes. An older pricing model from its website outlines different subscription tiers for entrepreneurs, startups, recruiters, and corporate clients based on company size. As of March 2022, the company reported a GMV run rate of $1 million and had over 120 customers.
The platform, referred to as Runner 2.0, now includes over 350 professionals, many from companies like Twitter, Salesforce, and Amazon, across more than 20 role categories such as engineering and marketing. These professionals, or "Runners," have an average of seven years of experience. The service is designed to help businesses scale efficiently by providing access to experienced operators without the immediate commitment of a full-time hire. In early 2022, Arlan Hamilton announced a pre-seed raise of $1.4 million for the platform. The company has received backing from venture capital firms, including Precursor Ventures.
Keywords: fractional hiring, operations talent, recruitment platform, inclusive hiring, temp-to-hire, startup operations, talent marketplace, flexible staffing, remote work, operations consulting, fractional executives, workforce solutions, human resources, talent acquisition, vetted talent, Arlan Hamilton, Backstage Capital, Precursor Ventures, on-demand talent, contract staffing