PHILADELPHIA, PA. MARCH 4, 2025—True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, announced today the addition of SearchEssentials, a versatile technology and services hiring solution designed for flexible customization. Focusing on roles that may not require a fully retained executive search, SearchEssentials offers an adaptable, tech-enabled, partially retained search model tailored for team expansions, key individual contributor positions, and leadership roles in smaller or early-stage companies.
“SearchEssentials is differentiated by its adaptability that offers flexibility and cost-effectiveness for clients, and represents a significant advancement in how we deliver exceptional talent solutions, ” said Joe Riggione, President of True Technologies, co-CEO and Founder of True. “Led by Josh Kohler, this innovative offering leverages our data-driven platform to empower organizations of all sizes to access top talent and achieve their strategic goals.”
Kohler previously spent three years at recruitment industry disruptor, True Search. An expert partner in the Product, Data & Technology practice, he specialized in VPX and CXO placements for VC and PE-backed tech startups. He then served in various leadership roles at Quantum and DES Recruitment, Inc. Recently, as Technical Talent Leader at Aurora Innovation, Kohler played a pivotal role in scaling the company from 600 to over 1,800 employees, making a significant impact on its path toward a public filing.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to the True Platform to lead this exceptional team and collaborate with clients to address their talent challenges with a new, distinctive approach,” said Kohler. “I look forward to leveraging my experience within executive search to assist clients through SearchEssentials.”
ABOUT TRUE
True is a global talent management platform renowned for executive search excellence. The sixth largest in its industry, True leverages 10+ years of industry data, market insights, and talent lifecycle expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions quickly. Products and services include True Search (retained executive search), TrueBridge (advisory, interim, and fractional executive placement), Thrive (Talent CRM software), True Advance (coaching and assessment), SearchEssentials (tech-enabled hiring services), and AboveBoard (inclusive executive community). True also backs promising companies through investment brands True Equity and Vera Equity.
Jillian Ruggieri / Senior Lead, Communications
jillian.ruggieri@trueplatform.com