The talent to help your tech startup go faster
Ramp Up is a tech-focused recruitment & people strategy company that gets results. Building teams is what we are good at, know how to do, and have been doing for a long time.
We work with teams to solve some of their toughest business growth challenges.
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Tailored scaling solutions for tech startups
Single Hire
Working with you in designing a customised recruitment process to identify and secure the best person fast, ensuring an outstanding team & candidate experience along the way.
For when you have a critical hire you need to fill:
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The full power of our networks
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Sourcing strategy
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Sourcing, screening, closing
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You fully own the talent pool
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Multiple hires from the pool
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Post placement and onboarding care are also part of the full cycle!
Multiple Hires
(embedded model)
All the benefits of a talent team on demand.
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Modular team - we can dial up and down the number of people required on this team based on your needs
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Multiple roles simultaneously
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Fully managed process
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We bring the best tools for the job
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You fully own the talent mapping + candidate pool
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Custom recruitment process + role Value Proposition creation​​​​
Micro
Services
We break down the recruitment process into different modules which allows for flexibility to choose what support you need.
Recruitment projects are not always geared towards making an immediate hire, we also assist clients with talent pipelining, succession planning, and insight services.
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People Strategy Advisory​​​
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Talent Mapping
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Talent Pipelining
People Strategy Advisory
We leverage our extensive market knowledge, network connections, and relationships with tech leaders to provide you with the best advice to grow your company.
We give you one on one access to expert and proven People & Culture legends who have helped NZ and global companies go from 0-1 and 1-2 to boost areas such as:
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People organisational strategy
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Talent acquisition
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Onboarding
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Career development
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Supporting team changes, and
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Leadership assessment
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Talent Mapping
Talent Mapping will provide you with the talent intelligence you need to understand how you compare to competitors and how you can stay ahead of the competition.
Uncovering critical talent insight will help you get a better overview of the business cultures, companies, skills, and preferred locations of highly desirable candidates, enabling you to adopt a strategic approach to hiring.
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Quick facts
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100% Data Ownership
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Unlimited Hires
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List of Names
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Customised Data Points
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Market Insight
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Junior to Mid Level Roles
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Desk Based Research Only
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Talent Pipelining
A proactive strategy to build a pipeline of talent for current or future needs, ensuring quality hires at short notice.
It involves building a pipeline of talent and establishing candidate relationships that can transform into future hires. Talent Pipelining can be used for short, mid, and long-term goals, but is especially useful in anticipation of evolving business needs such as having to make quality hires at short notice.
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Quick facts
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100% Data Ownership
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Unlimited Hires
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Volume Hiring
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Succession Planning
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Junior to Senior Level Roles
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Candidates Interviewed & Shortlisted
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Candidate Management
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Industries we work
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Roles We Hire
Testimonials
We come recommended
We've been called a lot of things. 'Nuanced', 'essential', 'fast' and an 'absolute pleasure' among others. We strive to live up to our clients' expectations.
"They understand the nuance of the startup ecosystem and take the time to build and grow their understanding of our team, culture and hiring needs."
Ben Purcell
CTO & Co-Founder | Datch
"Ramp Up knows the unique challenges in high growth SaaS companies and has great relationships with the type of people we like to hire."
Zainab al-Anbuky
Chief People Officer | Figured
Ali Alomari
CEO & Co-Founder | Cropsy
"Ramp Up takes on feedback well and optimises their search rapidly to ensure great outcomes in the fastest time possible."
Who we are
Our Ethos
Startup Focused
Our mission is to deliver nimble and ambitious talent search & people strategy services that are as driven, innovative, and responsive as the organisations we partner with.
The bedrock of our service is our deep expertise. We have relationships with the smartest people across many industries. We know the people and trends that are driving change throughout the economy.
We pride ourselves in removing complexity and instead simplify team scale through rapid iteration, a mega hands-on approach, providing advise your can trust so you can focus on business growth and Future-proofing your journey through sharing experience and advice in scaling a tech startup.​​​​​​​​​
Lucas Grossi
Recruitment & Growth Lead
Lucas leads the creation and execution of customised talent solutions for tech startups, where his role is integral to the client’s success. In particular, Lucas leverages his extensive
experience and commitment to excellence to help tech startup founders and hiring managers assemble the best team for their business.
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Lucas enjoys working closely with tech startup founders, functioning not only as an internal recruiter but also fostering connections within his network to advance client business goals.
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He values long-term impacts and relationships and adopts a proactive, show-don’t-tell approach to service. Outside work, he enjoys trail running, surfing, pizza making, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Tommy Grossi
Tech Recruiter
A Tech Recruiter with a background in psychology, Tommy utilises his deep understanding of the candidate market to serve engineering teams with customised recruitment solutions - making sure to align needs with candidate aspirations so as to ensure long- term organisational success.
He is committed to personal and professional growth, and he values continuous learning and genuine interactions. His work with Ramp Up underpins this commitment because it allows him to connect at a profound level with people to help them
fulfil their own potential.
Beyond recruitment, Tommy enjoys music, sports, reading, and finding moments for reflection.
Connie Grossi
Leadership and Talent Advisor
With more than 30 years of experience, Connie serves as a Global Leadership and Talent Advisor to startups, providing strategic people solutions and leadership advice to drive
organisational growth and effectiveness. Her expertise includes people strategy, leadership assessment, and talent acquisition.
Connie is passionate about making lasting impacts on the organisations and leaders she works with and is always eager to learn and improve. Her previous roles have included
significant positions at notable companies, enhancing her desire ability to contribute effectively.
Outside work, Connie enjoys sailing, cooking, and exploring new places with loved ones.
Contact us
We are always keen to connect with folks in the tech industry!
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+64 22 061 3031
Auckland, New Zealand
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