At Substance, we don't just talk the talk – we walk the walk. We are a team that gets things done, delivers WOW experiences, and believes in the power of thinking deeper.
With firsthand experience as former in-house recruiter, we’ve scaled hiring across various industries and regions, partnering with companies from start-ups, SMB to MNCs. Our track record spans from hiring entry-level talent to building leadership teams, delivering results for fast-growing startups and global brands alike. We understand the unique challenges of scaling teams from within and are ready to help you meet your talent needs efficiently, whether you’re a recruiter looking to join a dynamic team or a company seeking world-class recruitment support.
Leveraging our AI-powered tools for swift, accurate candidate matching, our mission is for business to recruit less for the same high quality talent and exceptional service.
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Substance connect companies with local and international top-tier talent from cost-effective global markets, bustling tech hubs in eastern europe to dynamic business centers in asia, we make hiring not just seamless, but a strategic advantage tailored to your specific goals -
without breaking the bank!
The team who steers Substance.
An MBA graduate with Merit from Trinity College Dublin and a CIPD UK Level 7 certified professional, brings over 15 years of distinguished leadership in Talent Acquisition across the APAC and MEA regions. Her extensive expertise ranges from high volume campus hiring to specialized technical and executive roles, significantly impacting both in-house and agency settings within dynamic, fast-paced environments. Her career includes pivotal roles at leading technology firms such as Booking.com, LinkedIn, and JobsDB.com, and she has spent more than a decade at top agencies like Morgan McKinley, Hays, and Reed.
My career spans 15+ years in the Payments, Fintech, Banking and SaaS industry with formative years in consulting with McKinsey. I lead the corporate strategy, planning, and commercial finance teams and oversee partnerships and client deals. Previously I have also led Product Management teams.
Currently, I am shaping the transformation of a consumer scaleup into a global vertical enterprise SaaS leader commanding premium valuation multiples. In my last role, I turned around a Fintech SaaS startup from significant losses to profitability in the challenging SME segment in Southeast Asia.
Hailing from Italy and lived in Amsterdam for the last 8 years, Ranieri brings a diverse background in customer service and talent acquisition, making him a valuable addition to substance. His career began at Booking.com, where he excelled as a Customer Service Specialist, honing his skills in client relations and support. He then transitioned to an in-house talent acquisition role at Flint International, where he successfully identified and recruited top professionals. Most recently, Ranieri worked with a specialized recruitment agency, further expanding his expertise in sourcing and placing talent across various industries.
In search for a dynamic Co-Founding Recruitment Partner to join our leadership team and help build the business from the ground up. As a co-founder, you will play a key role in scaling a business from the ground up, with opportunities for both professional and financial growth.
Equity Partnership
As a co-founder, you will have the opportunity to share in the company’s success through equity ownership.
Flexible Remote Working Environment
Work from anywhere in the world while driving growth for a company with a global reach.
Do you bring depth, integrity, and real passion to the work of connecting people with opportunities?
At Substance, we're not just looking for skills—we’re looking for substance. We need someone who thrives on meaningful impact, who values transparency, and who’s ready to challenge the status quo in recruitment.
Join us as we redefine the way companies find talent, and help build a business with heart, drive, and authenticity.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Let’s talk.
Recruitment expertise poised for global impact.
On a mission to deliver top talent to high-demand markets worldwide.
Connecting talent across diverse global landscapes.
Cost-effective solutions with no-nonsense pricing.
We believe that any success at Substance comes from two things: our people and our people. Our people is our DNA, it defines who we are, how we operate, and how we handle disagreements with each other. We operate, hire, develop, and promote brilliant people based on the values below.
Substance always push through! We stopped listening to excuses a long time ago – we care about results. We believe that grit, determination, skill, smartness, and courage can break through almost any wall.
We love building great relationships and great results. We love delighting our customers and our candidates.
We select, coach, and retain the top talent only and give them all the support to achieve greatness
Substance is for those who always strive for excellence, for those who want to become the best in the world at what they do, for those who would never settle for less.
Logic, reason, and common sense prevail over everything else in decision making at Substance. We are open-minded, we listen, and we are always in search of the truth.
Sometimes the best ideas come from simple conversations. The name *Substance* wasn’t brainstormed in a boardroom or chosen by a branding agency—it came from a real, unfiltered chat with my partner.
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Substance, set to take place at the end of October. As we prepare to open our doors to the global business community, we want to share our mission, our values, and why we’ve decided to launch at this pivotal moment in time.
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