A New Agency Experience with Quality in Mind
Expert sourcing in our niche, AI-powered matching, one-click integrations, & introductions to a private network of vetted, top-tier candidates, fast.
Recent wins:
Sophia Barton | Founding Engineer
Hired at 18C client Onton
5 years experience
Stanford BS + MS in Computer Science
Matched her vision for Culture, Impact + Product
Amy Troschinetz | Fullstack Engineer
Hired at 18C client Builder.io
20 years experience
Texas A&M BS in Computer Science
Matched her vision for Culture, Balance + Product
Saya Pazylbekova | Data Engineer
Hired at 18C client Builder.io
10 years experience
University of Waterloo BS in Mathematics
Matched her vision for Comp, Role + Product
How it works
Onboard in 1 Day
Onboard with our team quickly to define your role requirements, team culture, and what makes your company great in a unique sourcing campaign.
Review in Slack
We screen + send you Active Candidates in already interested in your jobs, all in Slack, with detailed preferences & 1-click reviews.
Direct Intro’s
Approve your top candidates In Slack and get immediate introductions. Our agents help databases & information stay up to date.
Expert Closing
Get expert closing support & comp. advisory work from our founder Danielle and make all the effort worth your time. We have a 100% close rate.
Our Network
18C is a private, invite-only network connecting top technical women with leading venture-backed startups. We specialize in placing experienced software engineers, product designers, and product managers on teams where they can thrive and make impact from day one.
Our founder, Danielle, brings over a decade of recruiting experience for some of tech’s fastest-growing brands — including Lyft, Square, Waymo, Blend, and Fitbit. Her expertise lies in building high-performing product, engineering, and machine learning teams for early- and growth-stage startups.
Over the past 4 years, Danielle has been deeply embedded in women’s technical communities across the Bay Area, New York, and beyond — cultivating relationships with exceptional talent across every major discipline.
Our clients are backed by leading investors including Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, and other top-tier venture firms.
Whether you’re building your founding engineering team or scaling to Series B, 18C helps you hire exceptional women in technical roles — quickly, thoughtfully, and with impact.
Why Companies Choose 18C
Top Industry Talent
Access thousands of candidates from our private network of top talent, working at leading companies in AI, Fintech, Consumer Tech and more
Slack Integration
Our team leverages a platform and builds direct API integrations with your talent tech stack for seamless process integration
AI-Powered Matching
Advanced matching based on technical skills, work preferences, and culture fit - not just resume details ensuring you get to your next hire faster
Relationship Building
We know our candidates better than anyone - get warm introductions and ongoing support to make the best match possible
Pricing
Monthly Platform Fee
Post unlimited jobs on our AI matching job platform
Slack Connect integration with one click intro approvals
Sourcing Support for up to 2 roles at a time
Intro’s to pre-screened & vetted candidates
Expert candidate closing & advisory support with Danielle
3 month min. platform fee, month to month after
Platform fee deducted from first hire placement fee
Flat Placement fee
What you get:
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Recent Hires & Partnership Wins
Sophia Barton
FOUNDING SOFTWARE ENGINEERWe recently partnered with Onton to find a bold new addition to their team and placed Sophia Barton as a new Founding Software Engineer. Sophia was the perfect fit for Onton - bringing years of experience in 0-1 full stack development at Bold & Spunk, and expertise in scaling Search Infrastructure at early stage start ups. Sophia also brings strong educational expertise with a Bachelors in Symbolic Systems & Masters in AI from Stanford University.
Our partnership with Onton extends beyond just hiring - we recently hosted an event with them in downtown SF.
We’re thrilled to make this match and support Onton’s mission to make shopping an easier experience for all.
We’re excited for what’s next at Onton - check out their website here: www.onton.com
SOPHIA BARTON
