Steve Brody

Summary

Steve Brody, retired in September 2011, placed over 500 executives in Silicon Valley high tech firms for over 25 years, developing close relationships with leading venture capital firms throughout the Bay Area. By intentionally maintaining a boutique business model, Steve is able to ensure that every client and candidate receives his personal attention, dedication and focus. When you work with Steve, you benefit directly from his experience, his in-depth knowledge of the local industry, and his unique ability to source and close the best candidate for each position and each company. Steve’s passion for his work is evident in the diligence and drive with which he infuses every search. “I love my work,” he says. “It energizes me. It’s a rush to always keep things moving. I never let the grass grow!” After graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Steve began a successful sales career with Honeywell in Denver and San Francisco, becoming a top performer in the energy management division. In 1983, he joined SalesWorld, one of the nation’s largest privately-held executive search firms at the time. Of 130 recruiters across the country, Steve consistently ranked in the top five. In 1987, Steve was asked to join another boutique firm and was instrumental in their early success. In January 1992, Steve founded his own firm to offer Silicon Valley venture capitalists and high tech companies a more personal and focused approach. With his reputation for finding and closing unattainable and/or inaccessible candidates, Steve has contributed significantly to the growth and success of the Bay Area’s high tech community. He has been a guest lecturer at Stanford University’s School of Business and has been quoted in Fortune and other print and online business publications. Specialties: Brody Executive Seach is a premier boutique of retained executive recruitment for the venture capital community, with clients such as ACCEL, Allegis, Alloy, Austin, Battery, BlueRun, Bluestream, Canaan, Clearstone, Doll, Foundation, JK&B, Horizon, Infinity, InterWest, Labrador, Mayfield, NEA, North Bridge, Oak, Partech, Redpoint, Sequoia, Storm, TPG, Trinity, USVP, and Venrock.