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The emerging technology landscape

Emerging technology is rewriting digital business models across every sector.

Artificial Intelligence

Teams building AI into entirely new digital products and automated workflows.

Blockchain

Companies processing high-value transactions in seconds on distributed ledgers.

Machine Learning

Data-driven products that learn, predict, and scale automatically.

Healthtech

Platforms changing how care is delivered, from remote diagnostics to digital therapy.

Digital Media & Streaming

Next-generation media and interactive experiences reaching audiences at scale.

Adtech

Advanced advertising technology powering measurable, programmatic growth.

Edtech

Learning platforms transforming how people build skills online.

Venture & PE Backed Startups

Early-stage innovators scaling from idea generation through to exit.

Emerging technology recruitment

Emerging technology moves fast. One wrong hire slows the breakthrough.

AI, blockchain, and machine learning are creating entirely new digital products, processing multi-million dollar transactions in seconds, and reshaping how organizations communicate, collaborate, and operate. These technologies open a new wave of opportunity, but they also bring new challenges, competition, and complexity. The teams you build now decide how fast you move.

AC Lion has been on the forefront of technological disruption for over twenty years, paving the way for early-stage innovators to find the hires they needed to transform. Whether venture capital or private equity backed, from idea generation to exit, our recruiting team has seen it all. From Blockbuster to blockchain, we have stayed agile to the demands of the market.

We are uniquely positioned to find the best talent for fast-growing digital organizations that are transformative by nature. As one of Forbes' best recruiting firms, we connect high-performing talent across every function with companies experiencing explosive growth.

Functions we recruit in emerging technology

Functions for every stage of emerging tech growth.

We recruit across leadership, revenue, product, design, data, and people roles for companies moving from idea to scale.

How the search runs

Our emerging technology recruiting process.

A targeted, end-to-end recruitment plan built on more than 20 years of digital expertise and an award-winning candidate delivery platform.

Step 01

Consultation

We start by understanding your business model, the technology you are building, and exactly what success looks like in the role, then build a targeted recruitment plan around it.

Step 02

Sourcing & Screening

We tap our extensive database and 20-plus-year network of digital talent, then screen against your requirements to surface candidates who fit the role and the stage you are at.

Step 03

Selection

We present a focused shortlist of high-performing candidates through our award-winning candidate delivery platform, so you review only the people genuinely worth your time.

Step 04

Interviews

We coordinate and manage the interview process end to end, keeping candidates engaged and feedback moving so strong people do not go cold.

Step 05

Offer Management & Follow-Up

We manage the offer and close to get the hire over the line, back the placement with a guarantee, and check in at three and six months to make sure the hire is thriving.

Some of our emerging technology clients

AlbertTalkspaceLiveLikeMadhiveAirSwapDuolingo

Proof

Trusted by emerging technology leaders.

DDailymotion

AC Lion saved me so much time. They consistently presented high-quality candidates that were good matches for our needs. I ended up with a great hire in no time. Would recommend and partner with again!

Aubrey Bowser, Global Director of Product Management and Design

TTripleLift

AC Lion has been a fantastic partner for us. Through the years, they have consistently delivered some of our highest performing talent.

Eric Berry, Co-Founder & CEO

GGrapeshot

Over the last few years, I have had the opportunity to build out a team and nearly everyone I have hired has come through AC Lion. AC Lion makes the process easy and seamless. I recommend them to both businesses and individuals looking to make a change.

Nicole Brodeur, Director of Account Management

Build your emerging technology team

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