Build an inclusive candidate pipeline of executive talent with AboveBoard

AboveBoard partners with SearchEssentials, a True Platform brand, to ensure a diverse group of qualified candidates is woven into every executive search - from research to introduction.
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The best parts of a great search process, available by themselves.

SearchEssentials combines the expertise of True Search - the sixth-largest executive search firm - and Thrive TRM - the best leadership hiring software - with AboveBoard's inclusive community and more than one million executives.

so, you get an inclusive and equitable hiring process from the beginning to end.

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We'll share your information with the SearchEssentials team, so they know to reach out.

Why AboveBoard?

Here are just a few of the benefits of using AboveBoard for your executive role.

Expand your executive sourcing.

Kick-off each search with a genuinely comprehensive pipeline of qualified leaders.

Save time on outreach.

Optimize your outreach and interaction with candidates with AboveBoard’s Success Team and an efficient communication process.

Drive change in your organization.

Authentically deliver on your initiatives around diversity, equity, and inclusion from the top down.

A new resource in executive search

Shift your search strategy from an exclusive, closed-network process to a transparent and fair system that prioritizes excellence and inclusion.

Serving over 2,400 companies and counting

Hear what some of our top clients have to say about working with AboveBoard.
AboveBoard is a fundamental innovation in executive recruiting, opening up the process to the best people, wherever they are.
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Brad Stadler
Co-CEO at True Platform
The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of leadership teams is undeniable. As we work to expand our practices and resources to widen the applicant pool for portfolio executive searches beyond our traditional sources, we are excited to partner with AboveBoard as they launch this new platform focused on helping firms attract diverse talent.
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Asheesh Gupta
Managing Director, Audax Group
We are at an inflection point as a country and Summit Partners is encouraged by companies vowing to build more diverse and inclusive leadership teams. We urge our peers and portfolio companies to go beyond verbal commitments and take concrete actions like this to change their recruiting processes.
A photo of Dayton Ogden, an AboveBoard opportunity partner with Insight.
Dayton Ogden
Head of Talent and Recruiting  at Summit Partners

How it works

Our services are optimized for a variety of companies in the growth ecosystem, from private equity firms and their portfolio companies to startups and the Fortune 500. Each package has a mix of user accounts, job postings, and premium services designed to match the stage of your company. Learn more about our subscription plans below:

Startups

VC-funded early-stage companies can access the platform to build both their leadership teams and their board.

Growth

Fast-growing mid-market companies can utilize our Growth package to scale up department leads and fill board seats.

Enterprise

Large companies and funds can use our Enterprise package to drive leadership diversity across their organizations.
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