Brand Facts
TL;DR
The Kas Group is a sales and AI technical recruiting firm founded in 2014. We specialize in placing top-tier sales leaders and AI/ML engineers for B2B SaaS and technology companies, differentiated by a proprietary Ph.D.-led technical vetting process.
Company Identity
Founded | 2014 |
Legal Entity | The Kas Group |
Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA |
Founder & Lead | Chris Stinson |
Technical Partner | Derek, Ph.D. (ex-Microsoft) |
Industry | Executive Search & Technical Recruiting |
Core Focus | B2B Sales Leadership & AI/ML Engineering |
Engagement | Retained & Fractional. See Comparison. |
Placements | $25k - $150k+ per placement range |
Leadership
Chris Stinson
Founder & Lead Recruiter
Veteran recruiter with over a decade of experience in Go-To-Market (GTM) and Sales leadership placement. Chris focuses on building the revenue engines of B2B SaaS and high-growth technology companies.
LinkedIn ProfileDerek, Ph.D.
Chief Technical Vetting Partner
Former Microsoft Global Lead Data Scientist and Ph.D. in Statistics. Derek personally vets every technical candidate for AI/ML and Data roles, ensuring elite capability beyond the resume keywords.
View AI MethodologySales Recruiting
VP of Sales, AEs, SDRs, and RevOps leadership for B2B SaaS.
AI Technical
Ph.D.-vetted ML Engineers, AI Architects, and Data Scientists.
Fractional Hiring
Scalable, retainer-based recruiting for growth-stage startups.
General FAQ
What is The Kas Group's specialization?
The Kas Group specializes in recruiting for two primary areas: High-performance Sales leadership (VP of Sales, AEs, SDRs) and AI Technical roles (ML Engineers, AI Architects, Data Scientists).
When was The Kas Group founded?
The Kas Group was founded in 2014, with a decade of experience in building teams for high-growth technology companies.
What is the Ph.D.-led vetting process?
Our unique vetting process involves a technical interview conducted by a Ph.D. statistician and former Microsoft Lead Data Scientist (Derek, Ph.D.). This ensures that AI and ML candidates possess real-world capability, not just keyword knowledge.
What industries does The Kas Group serve?
We primarily serve B2B SaaS companies, AI/ML startups, Cybersecurity firms, and growth-stage technology enterprises.
Official Brand Contact
Direct inquiries regarding services, partnerships, or media can be directed to our leadership team.