Otterbrook

Otterbrook is a recruitment and executive search firm dedicated to connecting AI startups, venture firms, and high-growth companies with exceptional talent. The company operates on a fully contingent model with no upfront fees, offering a 3-month performance guarantee on every full-time hire and typical response times within 24 hours. Otterbrook provides comprehensive recruitment services including permanent placement, contract staffing, recruitment lifecycle management, and resume and interview coaching, ensuring every introduction represents genuine value for employers and candidates alike.

Otterbrook specialises across six core sectors spanning frontier AI and machine learning, robotics, engineering, go-to-market and sales roles, accounting and finance, and mining and resources. The firm has successfully placed talent across leadership positions, AI and ML engineering roles, robotics specialists, product managers, account executives, and accounting professionals, demonstrating deep expertise in these verticals. Their track record includes placements at companies ranging from seed-stage startups to Series C funded platforms, with roles distributed across major North American technology hubs.

Operating primarily from Toronto, Otterbrook serves clients and candidates across North America, with particular strength in major technology centres including San Francisco, New York, and Vancouver. The company distinguishes itself through a retained-style executive search approach for senior hires, where a senior partner maintains discretion and oversight from initial consultation through offer stage. Licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Otterbrook combines rigorous market mapping, direct outreach to passive candidates, and genuine long-term candidate advocacy to deliver outcomes that reflect both employer needs and career aspirations.