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Rich Rosen

Rich Rosen

Founder & Managing Partner β€” SaaS sales recruiter for VC-backed startups

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Medfield, Massachusetts
Joined June 2025
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Summary

Founder and solo-practice recruiter who specializes in placing software sales and sales leadership at early‑stage, VC‑backed SaaS companies. Over ~28+ years he has built Cornerstone Search into a highly targeted boutique practice with 1,000+ placements and repeated recognition on Forbes' Top Recruiters lists. cornerstonesearch+2
High‑performance, hands‑on search operator: focuses on fast, vetted search delivery (client‑facing search design, heavy sourcing and screening) for revenue roles β€” often placing first US hires, AEs, VP/CRO level hires and other revenue leaders for startups. cornerstonesearch+1
Industry educator and coach: delivers training and group coaching through Moore eSSentials' Recruiting Revolution and frequently appears on industry podcasts and panels to teach high‑velocity recruiting techniques. mooreessentials+2
Early finance background and analytical orientation: began career as a licensed stockbroker/equity analyst (Dean Witter), bringing a data‑oriented, results-driven mindset to recruiting and client advisory work. mooreessentials

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

[Podcast / Interview] Industry Spotlight | Rich Rosen: Quality over Quantity (Crelate)

November 1, 2024

Long-form interview (podcast + article) covering Rich's recruiting approach, career story, and tips for maximizing recruiting efficiency in talent acquisition.

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Meet Rich Rosen (Moore eSSentials profile / interview)

February 1, 2024

Profile/interview covering Rich's background (early finance career, transition to recruiting), milestones, and client testimonials.

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The Elite Recruiter Podcast β€” Guest: Rich Rosen

Guest episode discussing recruiting best practices, high‑performance sourcing and billing strategies.

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Hobbies

Plays poker (has won poker tournaments) mooreessentials

Baking / cooking (family cookie recipe mentioned as a pandemic activity) mooreessentials

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