Successfully built commercial and technical teams across Cambridge and London, placing key leadership roles including CPO, CTO, and VP Customer Success during critical growth phases.
Obrizum
Scaling AI Innovation Teams
A pioneering AI-powered enterprise learning platform, Obrizum has transformed from a promising start-up to a significant player in the edtech space. Working with industry leaders like Capita and KPMG, their patented technology enables scalable digital learning solutions. Our partnership spans their evolution from pre-Series A through their £12m+ funding round.
The Challenge
Obrizum needed to rapidly scale their teams during two critical phases. Pre-Series A demanded swift commercial team expansion with specific industry expertise, while post-£12m+ funding required strategic technical hires across data and engineering. They needed candidates who understood the intersection of AI, L&D, and SaaS, while competing with established tech companies for talent across two locations.
The Solution
We embedded ourselves within Obrizum's team, working closely with department heads and their Chief of Staff. Our approach combined comprehensive role requirement analysis, market insights, and salary benchmarking. For critical positions like Product Leadership, we extensively mapped the EdTech and ML/AI markets to identify candidates with the right blend of technical expertise and start-up scaling experience.
The Results
We successfully placed multiple key leaders including their Chief Product Officer, CTO, VP Customer Success, and various specialists across engineering, product, and commercial functions. These strategic hires continue driving Obrizum's innovation in AI-powered learning solutions, supporting their expansion from pre-Series A through their current growth phase.