Representation, Not Recruiting.
Most agencies work for the company. We work for the talent—and we charge the company for the privilege of accessing that talent. We fix the data asymmetry that keeps technical experts undervalued.
Market Metrics (Q1 2024)
Born from Engineering, not HR.
"Recruiters talk in platitudes. We talk in spreadsheets and contracts."
We didn't start Leon because we loved "people business." We started it because we saw a massive, exploitable arbitrage in the technical job market. Companies were using billion-dollar data tools to keep technical talent in a box, while candidates were negotiating alone with outdated advice from the 90s.
Our background in Engineering and Quantitative Finance taught us one thing: **Information wins every time.** We built Leon to be the information layer between high-leverage talent and high-growth capital.
We don't represent everyone. We represent the technical professionals who understand that their career is a business, and that business needs an agent.
How We Operationalize Intel.
Direct Pitching
We skip internal HR. Our "Agents" pitch your profile directly to decision-makers (CTOs, VPs) who actually understand your tech stack.
Equity Audits
Don't guess on option math. We audit the cap table health, liquidity timelines, and strike price delta of any offer you receive.
IP Protection
We review your Proprietary Information assignment contracts. We ensure your side-projects and future exits stay legally yours.
Benchmarking
Access the real-world compensation numbers from our network of 400+ active placements. Know where the ceiling actually is.
Stealth Search
Market your skills without alerting your current employer. We act as a firewall, revealing your identity only when mutual intent is high.
Closing Mechanics
We play bad cop during the most awkward phase of the hire. We extract the maximum budget while you keep the technical relationship clean.
Execution Proof.
Representative (anonymous) examples of recent talent representation and staffing wins.
Sr. Engineer @ Series B → Staff @ Unicorn
Secured 35% base increase + equity audit revealed 2x upside potential on strike price.
Company X: Replace Head of Eng (Stealth)
Coordinated a 14-day replacement cycle with zero public job postings or leaks.