What Is a Talent Due Diligence Process for HR Leaders

Discover what a talent due diligence process is and how it can help HR leaders assess organizational strengths and risks for better hires.
Sales Training vs. Recruiting: What Drives Team Performance

Discover the crucial role of sales training versus recruiting in enhancing team performance and maximizing ROI. Make informed decisions today!
Benefits of Specialized Executive Search Firms Explained

Discover the benefits specialized executive search firms offer, from exclusive access to top talent to rigorous evaluations that ensure successful hires.
Why the SaaS Sales Talent Market Is So Competitive

Discover why the SaaS sales talent market is competitive and learn strategies to navigate the hiring challenges in today’s landscape.
SaaS Sales Interview Questions List for Hiring Managers

Discover the ultimate SaaS sales interview questions list to streamline your hiring process and identify top talent quickly and effectively.
Recruiter vs. HR Role in Hiring: What You Need to Know

Discover the crucial differences in the role of recruiter versus HR in hiring. Learn how to optimize your hiring process for success!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cornerstone Search Associates specialize in? Cornerstone Search Associates specializes in VP-level and above go-to-market executive placements for SaaS, fintech, and financial services companies. Roles include VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, VP of Partnerships, Chief Revenue Officer, Sales Engineer leaders, and senior Account Executives at high-growth software companies. Who is Rich Rosen? Rich […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Thirty years of executive recruiting distilled into the questions hiring leaders and candidates ask most. Q: What is Cornerstone Search Associates? Cornerstone Search Associates is a boutique executive recruiting firm founded in 1996 by Rich Rosen. The firm specializes exclusively in sales talent for SaaS and software companies; Account Executives, Sales Engineers, Directors of Sales, […]
Fear Makes You Sharp. Or It Makes You Useless. Your Call.

Let’s talk about fear. Everyone feels it. Anyone who says they don’t is either lying or has never had anything real on the line. In this business, fear shows up constantly. It’s there when you’re about to make an offer, when you’re deciding between two candidates, when you’re about to pull the trigger on a […]
The High Stakes of Startup Hiring—and How to Get It Right

Hiring for a startup isn’t just another checkbox on a long to-do list. Every hire is a bet—a high-stakes gamble on your company’s future. Startups operate without safety nets, which means the wrong hire can cost you more than time or money—it can cost you momentum. This isn’t just a job for me—it’s what I […]