Rewriting the Playbook: The Trends Defining Healthtech’s Future
This blog presents key takeaways from our latest Healthtech Sector Report, providing a snapshot of the transformative elements reshaping this evolving industry.
Beyond Tech: The Executive Advantage Reshaping HR Platforms for PE-Backed Growth
Human resources technology (HR tech) continues to be one of the most demanding sectors, where companies must innovate relentlessly to maintain their competitive edge. As private equity investors drive platform consolidation and digital transformation, the demand for visionary, forward-thinking leadership has never been greater.
Fintech’s Hiring Playbook: What Top Firms Are Doing Differently
Despite market volatility, fintech continues to be one of the most fast-moving and innovative sectors, where companies must adapt at breakneck speed to stay ahead. This blog summarizes highlights from our recent Fintech Trends Report, offering a glimpse into the forces reshaping this dynamic industry.
Food for Thought: Bespoke Partners Leader Community Members Discuss Executive Leadership Trends Over Hors D’oeuvres
Last week in Atlanta, members of our Leader Community joined our team and ecosystem partner, Ampersand Leadership Group, for happy hour and conversation focused on thoughtful adaptation over dramatic reinvention. Between bites and lively discussion, clear patterns emerged about where software and SaaS business is heading.
Search Reinvented: The Bespoke Executive Index
Remember how searching the internet felt like you were trying to find a needle in a haystack before Google? That’s exactly where executive search has been – fragmented, incomplete, and inefficient. Until now.
Product & Tech Talent Pulse: Rising Comp, AI Disruptors, and a Competitive Market
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.
Bespoke’s Strategic Advantage: CFO Outlines 2024 Successes
While others executive search firms watched their numbers decline in 2024, the entire team at Bespoke Partners crushed it. While the industry saw a 25-30% declines in search starts, we had unprecedented growth and expansion in 2024.
CFO Market Insights 2025: Industry Expertise, Rising Compensation, and Step-Up Candidates
I recently sat down with Lisa Gordon, our newest Finance Practice partner, to dissect the trends reshaping the financial leadership landscape in 2025. From skyrocketing compensation packages to the rise of step-up candidates, we’re seeing seismic shifts in what both private equity firms and CFO candidates want.
Redefining the Cybersecurity Executive: How Zero Trust, AI, and GTM Expertise Are Changing the Role
Today’s security executives aren’t just gatekeepers—they’re strategic architects blending cutting-edge technical expertise with the business savvy needed to drive growth. As companies race to adopt Zero Trust frameworks and AI-powered security, the role of the cybersecurity leader has transformed, creating unprecedented opportunities for those who can lead at the intersection of innovation and strategy. Ready to see what’s shaping this shift?
Food for Thought: A CFO Dinner Serving up Finance’s Future
Last week over dinner in New York, we gathered with some of the city’s most forward-thinking CFOs and executives to discuss where finance is heading. Between courses, four major themes emerged. Here’s what we learned.
AI & Digital Transformation: A Private Equity Value Creation Lever – Part II
I recently sat down with Vitaly Gordon, CEO of Faros AI and former lead of Salesforce Einstein. Our conversation revealed fascinating insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics are transforming development processes. Private equity firms should leverage these data-driven insights both to uncover hidden value in potential deals and to drive stronger portfolio performance.
Search Reinvented: Industry-first Executive Index Accelerates Executive Recruiting with AI-Powered Talent Market Mapping
At Bespoke Partners, we know that every day without the right leadership can stall execution and put growth plans at risk. That’s why today we have reinvented executive search. I’m excited to announce the launch of the Bespoke Executive Index, the search industry’s first AI-powered talent market mapping platform.