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True’s HardTech, DeepTech & Physical AI Practice: Executive Search

HardTech, DeepTech & Physical AI lies at the critical intersection of breakthrough innovation and infrastructure, where combining hardware and software solutions to solve real world problems, enable and manifest AI, and transform human-to-machine interaction takes physical shape.

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Leverage True’s expansive talent network to place exceptional leadership that meets your strategic needs today and positions you for long-term success.

True’s HardTech, DeepTech & Physical AI experts connect VC, PE, and public firms and their portfolio companies with a curated network of executives across key hardware sectors such as semiconductors, compute, processing, communications networks & IoT, robotics & drones, and VR/XR & AI-to-Human Interfacing.

Whether you are expanding your product / engineering team, supercharging sales, or finding a talented CEO to guide you into the future, True has the network and experience to support your growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sectors does True Search’s HardTech, DeepTech & Physical AI practice cover?
True Search’s practice spans semiconductors, compute, processing, communications networks, IoT, robotics, drones, and VR/XR and AI-to-human interfacing.

What types of organizations does True Search’s HardTech, DeepTech & Physical AI practice serve?
True Search partners with venture capital firms, private equity firms, and public companies, as well as their portfolio companies, across the HardTech, DeepTech, and Physical AI landscape.

What executive functions can True Search place within a HardTech or DeepTech company?
True Search supports hiring across a broad range of functions, including CEO, board of directors, go-to-market, finance, product and technology, supply chain and operations, and people and talent, and others.

Does True Search offer services beyond executive search?
Yes. Beyond retained executive search, True offers interim and fractional placement through TrueBridge, tech-enabled search through SearchEssentials, leadership coaching and assessment through True Talent Labs, and inclusive hiring solutions through AboveBoard, proprietary talent CRM through Thrive, and additional capabilities including the True AI Capability Index, Forensic Referencing, and strategic introductions through True Connect.

Does True Search have global reach for HardTech executive searches?
True Search’s HardTech team includes partners based across the Americas and EMEA, giving the firm reach to connect clients with executive talent across global markets.

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