Kairos. Connecting ambition to the ecosystem that builds it.

We partner with startups and hiring teams to design better hiring, run intentional recruitment, and build teams that last as they grow.

Work with Kairos
How we work with startups

  • Kairos

    (Ancient Greek: καιρός) The right moment to act.

    We exist to help startups make better people decisions at the moments that matter most.

  • Why We Exist

    Kairos exists to help startups make better people decisions at critical moments of growth.

    We partner with founders and hiring leaders to run intentional recruitment, build strong teams, and put the right hiring systems in place so growth is sustainable, not reactive.

  • Our Difference

    We don’t sit on the edge of the startup ecosystem. We’re building it.

    That means we understand what founders are building, the constraints they’re under, and the kind of people who actually thrive in startup environments. We use that context to design better hiring, make stronger decisions, and connect teams to talent that fits, not just on paper, but in practice.

Why teams partner with Kairos

  • Intentional Hiring, Not CV Supply

    We don’t start with job ads.
    We start by defining what the business actually needs, then design the hiring process to match the stage, pace, and ambition of the team.

  • Built for Startups and Scale-ups

    We work exclusively with startups and growth teams. That focus shapes everything, from how roles are defined to how candidates are assessed and supported through the process.

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    Embedded in the Startup Ecosystem

    Through Aussie Founders Club and our wider network, we bring real proximity to founders, operators, and startup-ready talent. That access gives teams reach and context they won’t get through job boards alone.

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    Systems That Outlast the Hire

    We design hiring processes that fit your stage and scale with the business. Clear roles, stronger decision-making, and talent pipelines that continue working after a role is filled.

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    A True Hiring Partner

    We stay close to the work. From role design to candidate assessment and final decisions, we operate alongside founders and hiring leaders through the full hiring process.

Who we work best with

We work with startups and leadership teams who care about how they build.

That usually means:

  • Founders and hiring leaders

  • Early to growth-stage startups

  • Teams who want a partner, not a transaction or CV supply

If you’re looking to “just fill a role,” we’re probably not the right fit.