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Food for Thought: The Crossroads of Innovative Software Leaders and Private Equity Capital in Chicago

By Jay Nguyen | May 15, 2025

Last week, Bespoke Partners hosted an exclusive marketing, product, and tech happy hour at Chicago’s acclaimed Momotaro restaurant, bringing together influential marketing, product and tech leaders, as well as private equity partners in the city’s tight-knit software community.

Product & Tech Talent Pulse: Rising Comp, AI Disruptors, and a Competitive Market

By Jay Nguyen | February 27, 2025

The tech leadership market for top tier executives in 2025 is a study in contrasts: a tight talent market yet unprecedented opportunities, soaring compensation packages alongside cautious career moves, and an AI revolution that’s redefining what we expect from our technology leaders.

Jay Nguyen

Jay Nguyen

Jay Nguyen is a Partner for the Product & Technology Practice at Bespoke. Based in Chicago, he joined the firm in January 2025. Prior to Bespoke, he worked at True Search and the Global Leadership Society as a Partner and Managing Director where he focused on placing Technology Leaders for Software clients.

Jay also previously ran Global Executive Search for Intuit, a multi-billion Cloud and SaaS company. His unique experience spans across Venture backed start-ups, Private Equity, and Fortune 1000 Software companies.

In his spare time, you can find Jay on the tennis courts with his two daughters. Their family goal is to go to all four tennis majors in New York, France, Australia, and England.