Independent Climate-tech Headhunter

Independent Greentech Headhunter

I find exceptional talent for climate-tech companies.

Give me a challenging role to fill. I find, approach and screen the best candidates, then introduce a small selection. You only pay if you hire someone I introduce.

Work with me

Selected companies I’ve worked with

Real Ice logo

Arctic geoengineering

Rivan logo

CO₂-to-fuel

Uluu logo

Seaweed-based alternatives to plastic

Jaipur Robotics logo

Waste-to-energy robotics

Sintropy logo

AI building energy optimization

SIE-VE logo

Industrial wastewater treatment

Airpelago logo

Drone power-grid inspections

Recyda logo

Packaging sustainability software

Inicio logo

AI solar siting

Named Europe’s best prod-engineering team

Acquired by Lucanet in 2024

Acquired by Corsearch in 2024

Other companies I’ve worked with

  • Ready

  • Upvest

  • Plannix

  • Opto Engineering

  • Immersive Fox

  • Kittl

  • Wasmer

  • Attio

  • BlueGreen

  • Recall.ai

  • Fankee

  • Orakl Oncology

  • One Ware

  • Falcor Presse

  • Micro Systems

  • Porters

How I work

From an open role to a few exceptional candidates.

01 — CALIBRATE

We define the target profile in detail: seniority, technical background, compensation and requirements, alongside the team, product, culture and competitive landscape.

02 — SOURCE

I break each role into a search equation, then combine specialized sourcing tools with a 10,000+ talent network to map the ~200 strongest candidates in the market.

03 — SHORTLIST

I approach and screen the mapped candidates to select and introduce the 4-5 strongest profiles. The first shortlisted candidates are typically introduced within a week.

04 — HIRE

I manage the hiring process end-to-end: scheduling interviews, designing tech assessments, negotiating offers and supporting contracts - until the hire is closed.

My goal: fill the role within 14 days of starting the search. No hire, no fee.

My goal: fill the role within 14 days of starting the search. No hire, no fee.

WHO I WORK WITH

Primarily: climate-tech startups.

Primarily: climate-tech startups.

Typical searches: senior technical roles, mainly in Europe and North America.

Typical searches: senior technical roles, mainly in Europe and North America.

Also open to supporting clients in other industries, company stages, roles and geographies.

Also open to supporting clients in other industries, company stages, roles and geographies.

ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME

I’m Pietro.

I’m Pietro.

I started my career in startups in 2018, when I joined Upvest in Berlin as employee #5. I became the company’s first recruiter and helped grow the team to around 100 people.

In 2022, I became an independent headhunter. Since then, I’ve helped startups around the world find and hire exceptional people.

Today, I spend most of my time working with climate-tech companies building things like energy storage, carbon removal, synthetic fuels and more.

Portrait of Pietro Arvati against a red background

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