"Coastal Recruiting is top-tier. They quickly understood our business, engineering needs, and nailed beehiiv's ideal candidate profile in days. They were key in helping us land a niche, high-priority engineering lead, and we're excited to continue our partnership as our hiring needs grow. Most importantly, they’re easy to work with and know how to collaborate with engineering leaders at high-growth startups. Highly recommend them to any Founder scaling their engineering or product teams."

“Coastal has been with us from the start; they're best in business when it comes to early-stage engineering and have been a strong partner to Factory during a period of hyper-growth. Coastal helped us land critical hires across Machine Learning, Infrastructure, and Full-Stack engineers - while never sacrificing our talent bar. Strongly recommend them to any founder building their engineering team.”

“Coastal just genuinely got exactly what we were looking for, and delivered over and over again during a big period of growth. They’re super easy to work with, and seem to be omni-present. Already have recommended them to a bunch of founder-friends and will continue to!”

"Coastal’s team has been amazing to work with! They’re hands-down the best at early-stage recruiting and have an unmatched understanding of NYC’s tech talent market. Their team isn’t just easy to work with—they’re true partners. They helped us bring on an all-star tech lead that has been an absolute game-changer. I cannot recommend them highly enough to any founder building their dream team, and I’m genuinely thrilled to continue our partnership as Antimetal grows."

“We were referred to The Coastal folks by some fellow YC founders and from our first meeting, it was clear these folks know what they're doing. Not only did they help us hire an exception Founding Engineer, they've been a great resource and sounding board for helping us run a successful process. Would recommend them to any startup building their engineering team.”

"I've worked with many recruitment firms, and Coastal Recruiting is as top-notch as they come. They helped us hire a Senior Full-Stack engineer swiftly, from kickoff to offer in just weeks. Their seamless client experience, strong communication, deep understanding of our engineering and business needs, and vetting of top talent stood out. Most importantly, they ensured an excellent candidate experience. I'd happily work with the Coastal team again."

“Coastal Recruiting sourced some of the most impressive engineers from various backgrounds for us in a very short period of time, and provided great support in helping us to hire them. We are proud to be partnering with them.”

“Coastal Recruiting was instrumental in helping us hire a VP of Sales. From kick off to candidate placement/signing, they were over-communicative each step of the way - and are incredibly easy to work with. Most importantly, they quickly delivered high quality candidates for us to review, ultimately helping Blockaid land a stellar executive-level commercial leader. I’d certainly work with the Coastal team again”

"The caliber and quality of candidates Coastal submitted to us was some of the highest I've seen during my time working with recruitment firms. The Coastal team was great to work with - they quickly honed in on our ideal candidate profile and were with us each step of the way, from first interview to negotiation and close. I'd highly recommend them to any engineering leader looking to grow their team”

"Highly recommend! Working with Asher was one of the best recruiting experiences I've had and helped me land my current role in record time. He matched me to the right employers and was involved at every step, ensuring a smooth interview process. An amazing communicator, knowledgeable, and truly cares about finding the best fit for his clients. Even after the offer was signed, he continued to check in to make sure I was happy. No other recruiter has come close to this level of support."

"David helped me secure my role at Factory.ai, which I wouldn’t have found without him. It was a great experience working with him as my recruiter—he was thoughtful, professional, and truly cared about what mattered most to me. David stayed in touch throughout the process, ensuring excellent communication. He’s dedicated to finding the best fit for both clients and founders. I highly recommend him to any engineer seeking a role at a top-tier startup."

"Abby was instrumental in my job search. She listened to my preferences and quickly sourced multiple roles that matched what I was looking for, even down to the day-to-day details. She communicated clearly about deadlines and expectations, with no surprises throughout the interview process. Abby was also a great advocate during negotiations, helping me hit my target efficiently. I’d highly recommend her to any mid-level or senior engineer—it was the best recruiting experience I’ve had."

"I had the pleasure of working with Megan during my hiring process at Lemurian Labs, where I now contribute to AI/ML product development. Megan’s recruiting expertise stood out from the start—she guided me with clarity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to a great outcome for both me and Lemurian. Her deep understanding of the AI/ML field, proactive communication, and strategic insights made the process seamless and helped me secure a role I’m truly passionate about."

"Abby is a Rockstar! She convinced me to take an interview when I wasn't even on the market and it turned into an amazing opportunity (exactly as she said it would).

She has a knack for pairing talent to opportunities that are net wins for both parties. Aside from myself every member at beehiiv that she helped place has been a unicorn and a huge asset to our growth. She clearly has an eye for talent."

"Megan made my hiring at Straiker.ai seamless. From her first email, she understood my priorities—hybrid work, proximity, and solid funding—and sparked immediate interest. Facing a tight timeline due to another offer, she acted swiftly, coordinating interviews efficiently and providing negotiation resources like Coastal. Her professional, clear communication and perfect balance of urgency and advocacy made the entire process exceptional. Her dedication truly stands out."

"In dev terms, David is a 10x recruiter -- great at his job, persistent, and intimately knowledgeable about the companies he represents."

"In the moment I began my job search, Megan unexpectedly emailed me with a promising opportunity. Though it wasn’t the perfect fit, she quickly found another that matched all my criteria. Throughout the process, she stayed in touch, acted as a liaison, asked the right questions, and even presented another great option after I had an offer. She truly cared—professionally and personally—like a close friend. I feel lucky to continue working with her in the future."

"I can confidently say David changed my life! After leaving a failed startup, he helped me find exactly what I wanted, right when I needed it. I've worked with many recruiters, but David has been the best. In one call, he understood my priorities and the role I was seeking. His relationships with companies are unmatched. He’s professional, knowledgeable, and supportive through the interview process. I highly recommend David to anyone seeking startup software engineering roles."

"I've worked with David as both a candidate and a hiring manager. beehiiv had an urgent need for a niche hire, and David quickly built an excellent pool of candidates. Throughout the process, David was highly communicative, accessible, and provided the perfect bridge between beehiiv and candidates. His knack for finding talent, persistent communication, and warmth make everyone feel like a top priority. I look forward to working with David again—he’s truly an expert in his craft."

"Asher made my job search a breeze. With a specific company type in mind, he filtered opportunities to match my criteria perfectly. By the time I interviewed, it felt like I’d skipped a round since he’d already convinced them I’d be a great hire. He was proactive, always checking in and aligning timelines. My entire search lasted just 2 weeks from our intro call to my accepted offer. I interviewed with 7 companies (3 via Asher) and ended up at the very first one he recommended. Highly recommend!"

"I recently landed a job at Blaze.ai and I couldn’t have done it without Megan! The whole process was seamless. From the first call she was able to find the perfect company match and was one step ahead the entire time. Scheduling interviews, providing followups, and just being a joy to work with throughout the entire process. 100% will be talking to Megan the next time I’m looking for a new position!"

"Megan was the crème de la crème when it came to helping me land a new job. Despite it being a tough market, she was able to find roles that not only suited my minimum requirements, but she helped me land my dream job! Megan was very kind, caring, and supportive during my job hunt, and I would highly recommend her for any candidates who are looking for a new role. I look forward to staying in touch and working with her in the future again!"