Paul French, Author at Intrinsic Executive Search

Why People Leave SaaS Firms?

Posted by Paul French in November 2023
- E-Commerce, Events, Fintech, Insurtech, Martech, News, Private Equity, Startups, Venture Capital

Here are reasons why people leave SaaS firms... You spend time and money acquiring the best people so you need to be as focussed ...

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Ask These Questions When Considering a Technology Executive Search Firm

Posted by Paul French in June 2023
- Fintech

In Technology Executive Search “People are the lifeblood of our businesses” “It’s all about the people” When I started in Technology Executive Search, ...

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Ask These Questions When Considering a Technology Executive Search Firm

Posted by Paul French in June 2023
- E-Commerce, Events, Insurtech, Martech, News, Private Equity, Startups, Venture Capital

In Technology Executive Search “People are the lifeblood of our businesses” “It’s all about the people” When I started in Technology Executive Search, ...

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SaaS Hiring in Sweden

Posted by Paul French in May 2023
- E-Commerce, Events, Fintech, Insurtech, Martech, News, Private Equity, Startups

After 15 years of hiring Technology / SaaS / Investment Executives in Sweden, this is what I have learned. Some of the ...

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Removing Guesswork in SaaS Hiring

Posted by Paul French in April 2023
- E-Commerce, Fintech, Insurtech, Martech, News, Private Equity, Startups, Venture Capital
- customer experience, employee experience, SaaS, VP DACH

Introduction How many of us have made a mistake when SaaS hiring? Most of us at some stage. In fact, one of the most ...

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Uncomfortable Truths About SaaS Hiring

Posted by Paul French in March 2023
- E-Commerce, Fintech, Insurtech, Martech, News, Private Equity, Startups, Venture Capital
- customer experience, customer success, employee experience, Marketing Analytics, SaaS, start-up, VP DACH, VP Sales DACH, vp sales nordics

Introduction & Some History The photograph accompanying this post is a page from the Financial Times and dated Wednesday 10th March 2010. I kept ...

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The Silicon Cup 2022 – Post event review

Posted by Paul French in September 2022
- Events, News

15th and 16th September 2022 - Silicon Cup 2022 A week since the Silicon Cup concluded, I wanted to share a quick overview of ...

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The Silicon Cup 2022 – Supporting The Lives of People Through Sailing

Posted by Paul French in September 2022
- News

We are excited to announce Intrinsic Executive Search is taking part in the Silicon Cup on the 15th and 16th of September. Two days ...

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Silicon Cup 2022

Posted by Paul French in August 2022
- Events

We are excited to announce that Intrinsic Executive Search will once again be sponsoring the Silicon Cup on the 15th & 16th September 2022. ...

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Hiring Pre Sales Solutions Engineer – eCommerce SaaS – UK, Sweden or Netherlands

Posted by Paul French in June 2022
- News

We continue to support one of our long term clients, a Scandinavian analyst rated, VC backed SaaS company that has developed a highly differentiated ...

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Hiring Regional Sales Manager – eCommerce SaaS, UKI,

Posted by Paul French in April 2022
- News

We continue to support one of our long term clients, a Scandinavian analyst rated, VC backed SaaS company that has developed a highly ...

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Business Development – FinTech – New York City

Posted by Paul French in March 2022
- News

Rocket Ship Status! Possible unicorn of the future? We continue to build the USA team for what has to be one of the hottest ...

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Pre Sales Solutions Consultant – Financial Crimes – New York City

Posted by Paul French in March 2022
- News

Rocket Ship Status! Possible unicorn of the future? We are actively building the USA team for what has to be one of the hottest ...

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Marketing Leader – Emerging B2B FinTech – London

Posted by Paul French in March 2022
- News

An innovative and impact-driven European B2B FinTech firm with a totally unique proposition. This VC-backed, SaaS firm has a rare and refreshing business culture, ...

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US Scale Up Team – AI Financial Crime SaaS

Posted by Paul French in March 2022
- News

This is not just any other SaaS Scale up! We are working closely with the CRO and CEO of a truly exciting European scale-up, ...

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Intrinsic is 16!

Posted by Paul French in January 2022
- News

Where did January go? Been a whirlwind start to the year and it took for Linkedin and and some of my contacts to remind ...

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Hiring UK SENIOR Solutions Architect – SaaS Employee Experience

Posted by Paul French in January 2022
- News

Hiring UK based Senior Solution Architect - SaaS Employee Experience - Market Leader! A unique opportunity to join a well-funded, super hot, VC backed, ...

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Hiring UK Pre Sales Consultant & Solutions Architect – SaaS Employee Experience

Posted by Paul French in December 2021
- News

Hiring UK based Senior Pre Sales Consultant & Senior Solution Architect - SaaS Employee Experience - Market Leader! A unique opportunity to join a ...

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Vice President of Marketing – London based FinTech Scale up

Posted by Paul French in November 2021
- News

Intrinsic is retained to search for a high performing VP / Head of Marketing to join a rapidly growing UK headquartered FinTech business. This ...

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25 years ago – Spice Girls Released Spice & I Started My Exec Search Career!

Posted by Paul French in November 2021
- News

I share an anniversary with the Spice Girls Today is my 25th birthday. Yes, on 4th November 1996, the same day that the Spice ...

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Unique Opportunity – FinTech SaaS – Business Development Sales Manager

Posted by Paul French in November 2021
- News

Introduction Sometimes at Intrinsic, we are fortunate enough to hire for roles that are just a little bit different and this is one of ...

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How to Navigate the Unknown of International Hiring – Supporting SaaS leaders with global expansion

Posted by Paul French in October 2021
- Events, News

Join the The Largest Global Employment Conference in the World Virtual Conference. October 20th to 22nd October 2021. We are thrilled to announce ...

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Silicon Cup Regatta – Post Event Update

Posted by Paul French in September 2021
- News

The Silicon Cup 2021 Intrinsic Executive Search! DAY 1 9 people came together to create some great memories and I've been smiling all day. ...

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Silicon Cup Sailing Regatta, 2021, Cowes, UK

Posted by Paul French in September 2021
- Events, News

The Silicon Cup Intrinsic Executive Search is entered and we look forward to meeting all crew on the race course tomorrow. Just 24 hours ...

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Director – EMEA Sales – Business Analytics – UK or Germany

Posted by Paul French in August 2021
- News

Introduction Intrinsic Executive Search is retained by one of it's long term clients to hire a European Head of Sales located in either Germany ...

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Hiring a Senior Sales Executive for a UK HQ’d Salesforce Partner

Posted by Paul French in July 2021
- News

Phenomenal opportunity to join a respected and rapidly scaling UK HQ'd Salesforce partner. The company has a track record of complex solutions delivery for ...

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Paul French interviewed by CEO of Querlo for Forbes AI Insights – AI in SaaS, Healthcare & Sailing

Posted by Paul French in July 2021
- News

A short video interview with Francesco Rulli, CEO of Querlo and Forbes AI Insights business partner where we discuss our current AI focus, AI in Healthcare and ...

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Hiring a Senior Sales Executive for a UK HQ’d Salesforce Partner

Posted by Paul French in July 2021
- News

Phenomenal opportunity to join a respected and rapidly scaling UK HQ'd Salesforce partner. The company has a track record of complex solutions delivery for ...

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Hiring – Scale up Team for an AI Financial Crime Risk SaaS Firm – UK and Germany

Posted by Paul French in June 2021
- News

We have just been retained by a very exciting European Scale-up SaaS firm that has received high profile VC investment. The proposition is a ...

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Hiring a Head of Sales – UK SaaS Scale Up – B2B SaaS

Posted by Paul French in April 2021
- News

This is a phenomenal opportunity for a SaaS Executive to take a hands on sales leadership role with a growing SaaS firm based ...

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I live in the place I’m happiest. You can too!

Posted by Paul French in March 2021
- News

Covid 19, the Gamechanger The evidence is clear. Covid has changed so many aspects of our business and personal lives, including where we want ...

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Benelux Head of Sales

Posted by Paul French in February 2021
- News

Company Description and Overview We are retained by an established venture backed B2B Data Management, Technology and Services business with globally respected pedigree. With ...

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Hiring Initial Team for a US Start-Up in Germany, Industry 4.0 SaaS

Posted by Paul French in January 2021
- News

Solutions Architects - Immediate hires Intrinsic is retained by an incredibly exciting VC backed SaaS company from the USA West Coast that has developed ...

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Hiring USA based Enterprise Sales Executives – Pre IPO SaaS – New Category of Collaboration Platform

Posted by Paul French in December 2020
- News

We are hiring for an emerging scale up SaaS firm that is disrupting a huge established market that is ready for new innovation with ...

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Hiring in Sales for A Scale Up Financial Crime Software company

Posted by Paul French in November 2020
- News

We are working with a sale up software & services company that has developed an innovative Artificial Intelligence driven payment and client screening solution ...

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Hiring a Global Partner Director (HR / Employee Tech)

Posted by Paul French in November 2020
- News

An exciting opportunity to join an established but still emerging, UK SaaS firm embarking on the next period of growth. The company is in ...

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Intrinsic Executive Search Announces Alliance with Globalization Partners

Posted by Paul French in November 2020
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Intrinsic Executive Search Announces Alliance with Globalization Partners Reading, UK – November 11, 2020 – Intrinsic Executive Search Ltd, a leading SaaS Executive ...

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Hiring a Business Development Manager for a B2B SaaS firm

Posted by Paul French in November 2020
- News

Intrinsic have been retained by a PE backed SaaS fim to hire....... Business Development Manager - Real Estate Property Portal sector Location – ...

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SaaS and Sailing – An Unlikely Alliance

Posted by Paul French in August 2020
- News

SaaSing and Sailing When I’m not SaaSing, which does take up nearly all my time, I’m either sailing or doing something sailing ...

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Managing Director B2B SaaS Company

Posted by Paul French in May 2020
- News

Hiring for a Managing Director, B2B SaaS This established UK SaaS company is the market leader in their niche and has a loyal global ...

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Work From Home In SaaS

Posted by Paul French in May 2020
- News

Changes to the SaaS Landscape We are about 3 months in to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was about early March that the lives of ...

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Trust Your Hiring Instincts

Posted by Paul French in April 2020
- News

When we are tasked to deliver on a search, it’s a major responsibility. The client is often seeking to hire a critically ...

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SaaS CV Surgery

Posted by Paul French in April 2020
- News

Free CV review with Intrinsic Executive Search Did you know that it is pretty common for Hiring Managers to skim CV's in less than ...

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Hiring for a Director of Product Marketing

Posted by Paul French in March 2020
- News

Title: Director of Product Marketing Location: Boston Reports to: Vice President of Marketing Our Client’s Marketing team is looking for a high-performing Director of ...

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Happy Women’s Day 2020

Posted by Paul French in March 2020
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"Diversity is nothing new" In 1996 we were lucky to join a diverse US, Pre IPO, soon to float on Nasdaq, Tech Hiring firm ...

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Hiring for a Program Manager in Paris

Posted by Paul French in March 2020
- News

Global Program Manager, B2B Digital SaaS Disruptor Location – Paris, France Company Description This established, highly innovative European B2B SaaS business has revolutionized and ...

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Hiring for Sales Executives in Germany – Business Process Automation

Posted by Paul French in March 2020
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Hiring in Germany for a Business Process Automation software company Location – Germany – Location is open Company Description This VC backed North American ...

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Tyson Fury – What an achievement

Posted by Paul French in February 2020
- News

Congratulations to Tyson Fury for his TKO in the 7th round against Deontay Wilder. You are the Come Back Gypsy King! I like ...

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Hiring for a European Pre Sales Business Consultant

Posted by Paul French in January 2020
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This global SaaS business has an exceptional proposition and is favored within the Gartner Magic Quadrant and has a large EMEA client base. The ...

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Hiring for a Sales Development Leader, B2B SaaS

Posted by Paul French in January 2020
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“Sales Development Manager, B2B SaaS” Office Location – South East UK – EMEA wide location This listed North American SaaS business is really riding ...

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Hiring for a Sales Director, Mid Market – Enterprise SaaS

Posted by Paul French in January 2020
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Sales Director, Mid-Market EMEA – B2B SaaS Office Location – South East UK – EMEA wide location This listed North American SaaS business is ...

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Hiring for a UK based Senior Pre Sales Solutions Consultant in eCommerce

Posted by Paul French in December 2019
- News

“Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant, eCommerce Solutions” Location - UK with EMEA focus Company Description This VC backed; North American, award-winning eCommerce cloud business offers ...

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Hiring in Sweden – Senior Sales Executive – Enterprise SaaS

Posted by Paul French in November 2019
- News

Job Description “Senior Enterprise Sales, Nordics ...

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Hiring Exceptional USA based SaaS Sales Executives

Posted by Paul French in October 2019
- News

Job Description “Senior Enterprise Sales, Enterprise ...

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Maiden – A Remarkable & True Story In Overcoming Adversity

Posted by Paul French in October 2019
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In 1989 I was studying for my GCSE’s. I remember it really well even though it was 30 years ago. I was up quite ...

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Managing Director UKI & Nordics, B2B Digital SaaS Disruptor

Posted by Paul French in September 2019
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Location – London, City Overview: This established, highly innovative European B2B SaaS business has disrupted the market with their innovative Business Process Outsourcing ...

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Smack in the face to ageism & sexism

Posted by Paul French in September 2019
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Jeanne Socrates – I bet that not many of you have heard of her? Unless you are interested in long distance sailing as I ...

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There’s no “I” in Team

Posted by Paul French in August 2019
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I’m recently back from competing at Cowes week, perhaps one of the most famous and longest running sailing regattas in the world. Often there ...

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Hiring for a French Speaking Senior Enterprise Sales Executive – Enterprise SaaS proposition

Posted by Paul French in August 2019
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French Speaking Senior Enterprise Sales, – Enterprise SaaS proposition Location – United Kingdom Company Description This global SaaS business has an exceptional proposition and ...

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Hiring in the USA for Vice President, Global Channel and Alliances, eCommerce

Posted by Paul French in July 2019
- News

Vice President, Global Channel and Alliances, eCommerce Solutions Location – USA / Global Company Description This VC backed; North American, award-winning eCommerce business offers ...

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The Latest “Time-to-Hire” in Europe for SaaS Firms

Posted by Paul French in July 2019
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"Hiring Cycles" in Europe - SaaS Hiring One question we are often asked by prospects and clients is this: "How long will the entire process ...

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What my SaaS clients are looking for right now!

Posted by Paul French in July 2019
- News

In April, Intrinsic Executive Search held our annual conference for SaaS leaders. It was a great event and I had the privilege of sharing ...

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Hiring for a Vice President of Sales, EMEA, Customer Experience Solutions

Posted by Paul French in June 2019
- News

Vice President of Sales, EMEA Location – UK or Germany Company Description The company is a leading Customer Experience SaaS & Services company that ...

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Hiring for an EMEA and APAC Alliances Director, eCommerce Solutions

Posted by Paul French in June 2019
- News

“EMEA/APAC Director of Alliances, eCommerce Solutions” Location – UK, Thames valley / home office / international travel in EMEA and APAC Company Description ...

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Game of Thrones Finale – The final leadership lesson?

Posted by Paul French in May 2019
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Game of Thrones Finale – The final leadership lesson? There are people that have never watched a single episode and I guess that ...

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Hiring a Vice President of Sales, EMEA, Exceptional B2B SaaS firm

Posted by Paul French in May 2019
- News

“Vice President EMEA, B2B SaaS, Financial Management Software” Office Location – South East UK – EMEA wide location This listed North American SaaS business ...

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Hiring for a Sales Director, UKI, SaaS Community Management Solutions

Posted by Paul French in April 2019
- News

“Sales Director, UKI, SaaS Community Management Solutions” Company Description Office Location – UK M4 Corridor with UK travel An exciting VC backed SaaS business ...

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Hiring – UK Sales Executives, World Class SaaS Firm

Posted by Paul French in March 2019
- News

Opportunity to join a well-funded, established US SaaS firm (1,000+ employees / $200m) that is growing globally at exceptionally fast rate. High-Earning Opportunity! 60% ...

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Don’t always follow the leader!

Posted by Paul French in January 2019
- News

Sunday in early January was my first fitness event of 2019 and I was taught a lesson that crosses the line into work. The ...

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What Has Happened To Good Old Fashioned Business Courtesy?

Posted by Paul French in April 2017
- News

We all know that the rate of change in the business and tech world is hard to keep up with. The opportunities that ...

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