"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."

"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”

“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!”

“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”

"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."

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

"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."