Keith Cline

Keith Cline, Principal

Keith has over twelve years of experience in the recruiting industry. He has worked very closely with several entrepreneurs and VC firms throughout his career. Before establishing Dissero, Keith played a versatile role within several high growth segments of a leading recruiting and consulting firm. Keith has led many successful direct searches for executive and mid-management positions within early-stage companies. He has also advised clients on strategies for recruiting and organizational effectiveness. Earlier in his career, Keith spent several years at KPMG as a Senior Consultant.

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“The requirements for our VP position were very challenging, but Dissero’s expertise in sourcing senior product talent allowed us to find the right combination of drive, technical expertise and team chemistry.”

Jack Barrette, CEO
WEGO Health

“Strategic thinking and effective recruiting are two traits that I’ve often found difficult to get in one person.  Dissero has nailed them both for Sermo again and again”

Daniel Palestrant, CEO & Founder
Sermo

“Keith and Eric possess a focus that is unmatched in the Boston tech community for product and marketing focused hires. We worked with their team to fulfill a very specific product profile that quite frankly would be difficult to find in our ecosystem. They helped us nab the most exemplary candidate that exists. Period. We are so pumped now to have not only a new, totally kick-ass co-worker alongside us, but an awesome talent finding duo in Keith and Eric. We plan on working with them for years to come for our recruiting needs. These guys rock and they make me very proud.”

Ryan Durkin, COO
CampusLIVE

“Dissero empowered us to recruit high quality critical hires without taking too much time away from running our business. Their services are invaluable for any start-up going through a hyper growth phase.”

Hayley Barna, Co-Founder
Birchbox

“Dissero has been a key partner in growing Viximo’s product team. Keith and Eric have a knack for finding superbly qualified candidates who not only exceed job specs, but also fit perfectly with company style and culture. Each and every candidate presented by Dissero has been relevant to our search, and no other firm we’ve worked with has provided such consistently stellar candidates. Building a great team is never easy, but Dissero has made the process considerably easier.”

Ravi Mehta, VP of Product Management
Viximo

“Dissero has been a valuable partner in sourcing several key senior members for our marketing, sales, and product teams.  They’re very effective at understanding our needs and culture, and they make the interview process efficient by sending us highly qualified candidates.  They also provide helpful assistance throughout the process of closing candidates and ensuring a successful transition into the business.”

Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder & CEO
Care.com
Quotes from the Blogosphere prev next

“It’s all about the team – The first 25 hires at a startup are CRITICAL! They will set your culture. They will be the reason you reach (or fail to reach) your milestones. They will be responsible for hiring everyone else.”

Josh Kopelman, First Round Capital
Blog: Redeye VC

“On one hand, of course, you’re joining a startup for the upside.  Not just financial upside, but also the upside of making an impact in an organization, working in small teams with other exceptional people, involvement with cutting-edge technology, and working with other motivated people.”

David Beisel, NextView Ventures
Blog: GenuineVC

“The difference between an A team and an A+ team is the difference between a million in revenue and a billion in revenue.”

Paul English - Founder & CTO, Kayak
Quote from an OnStartups.com blog post

“Startups don’t succeed with people who deliver at a minimum acceptable level. “

Eric Paley, Founder Collective
Blog: Anything's Possible

“People and Product are the two most important things a company has.”

Fred Wilson, Union Square Ventures
Blog: AVC