The Interim CEO Network is the #1 source of interim leaders for high tech companies.

We represent a large network of highly talented and respected executives who can be available immediately. Network Members have a reputation for excellence in leadership, a solid understanding of the venture community, and experience in building fast-growing organizations.

The Problems We Solve

We deliver top quality candidates fast. Our value proposition is based on delivering "quality and speed" together. Many companies are in a situation where the traditional permanent search model won't deliver on one or both of these criteria because the risk/reward profile of top quality talent is different from what the company can offer at this moment in time. However, these same top quality people will jump into a deal with The Interim CEO Network (ICN) because they have limited duration and high upside potential.

As ICN Members, these executives have all served as CEOs or chairmen for technology companies. When you need a leader now who is better than what a traditional search may yield, you're in the "ICN zone." Situations requiring interim CEOs or chairmen include:

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Questions and Answers

1. How long does it take to get someone in here?
Our goal is to have candidates to you within one week. Then it's up to your interview schedule and calendars. Typical elapsed time is three to four weeks from the time you say go until our Member is in the chair. Think about a typical permanent search and substitute the word "weeks" for "months" and your expectations will be in the right range.

2. Why should I use ICN vs. someone in my Rolodex?
It comes down to quality and speed. With over 100 Members, The Interim CEO Network has a broader source of qualified candidates than any single individual. We're constantly refreshing it. And it's our job to save you the time it takes to make the calls and find the talent. Also, ICN Members use each other as a resource because they have a shared economic interest in our Fund.

3. Why should I use ICN vs. venture partners or EIR programs?
Again, it's about quality and speed. Think of The Interim CEO Network as your "virtual" venture partner. The advantage of venture partner and EIR programs is that these people are yours. They are on your payroll. When you have a need, you can direct them to work on it. But the model has serious scalability problems. You can't expand and contract this resource easily, you can't send your software venture partner into a semiconductor company, and you can't use the same software EIR in two deals at the same time. Using The Interim CEO Network solves these problems. Your portfolio company pays only when they need the talent and we quickly find the right skills from a much broader talent pool. The venture firm pays nothing. You get a better, faster, and more cost effective solution.

4. Why The Interim CEO Network vs. other similar firms?
We've got the largest and best network. We've got more experience than any other firm and have the references to prove it. We're experienced operating CEOs ourselves. Many clients remark that our effectiveness at "quality and speed" is tied to this ability to understand, communicate, and contribute better than they ever expected. Finally, David Powell, Inc. is part of our network. Dave's "recruiting machine" has built a twenty-five-year record of success in Silicon Valley. It is a constant source of talent for The Interim CEO Network, and it helps our people find the permanent talent they may need during their assignments.

5. Can we offer a full-time job to The Interim CEO Network Member if it works out?
Most definitely. About 40% of our Members have "fallen in love" with their companies and converted to permanent. This situation is a win for everyone and our terms encourage it.

6. Can you help me find other interim leaders in marketing, finance, etc.?
Yes, through our network of associated companies.

7. Do you work beyond Silicon Valley?
Yes, but very selectively. Give us a call to discuss your need. We won't take on an assignment we can't handle.