Tell us about the recruiters who are placing top tech talent

Original story by Business Insider · September 16, 2026Summarised for reading. The full article stays with the publisher.

The AI race has created hyper demand for a select group of workers. Companies are clamoring for the top tech talent, offering staggering paychecks, equity, and cushy benefits to woo the most gifted technical hires.

Who are the headhunters responsible for placing the most in-demand tech talent at the most in-demand companies? Business Insider wants to find out.

We're putting together a list of the recruiters essential across Big Tech; executive and board search; AI and technical talent; startup and scale-up recruiting; VC; and specialty industries.

Business Insider will put together this list based on the nominations we receive and additional reporting. We'll consider a number of factors, including:

Their impact, including the firms they recruit for and the specific hires they've placed in 2026

The strength of their network, and their reputation with clients and candidates

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The AI race has created hyper demand for a select group of workers. Companies are clamoring for the top tech talent, offering staggering paychecks, equity, and cushy benefits to woo the most gifted technical hires.
Who are the headhunters responsible for placing the most in-demand tech talent at the most in-demand companies? Business Insider wants to find out.
We're putting together a list of the recruiters essential across Big Tech; executive and board search; AI and technical talent; startup and scale-up recruiting; VC; and specialty industries.
Business Insider will put together this list based on the nominations we receive and additional reporting. We'll consider a number of factors, including:
Their impact, including the firms they recruit for and the specific hires they've placed in 2026

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