How Gestor Helped A Fast-growing Fintech Startup Overcome Talent Shortages And Build A World-class Engineering Team In A Highly Competitive Market.
Timeline
6 MonthsTeam Size
25 EngineersSuccess Rate
96% RetentionDriving Smarter Talent Acquisition For Dynamic, High Growth Organizations
Finova Technologies, a Series B FinTech startup, needed to rapidly scale their engineering team to support product launch and market expansion. Facing intense competition for tech talent and lengthy hiring cycles, they turned to Gestor for a solution.
Our AI-powered recruitment platform and specialized tech recruiters delivered exceptional results, enabling Finova to achieve their growth targets ahead of schedule.
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The Challenge & Our Solution
The Challenge
- Gestor Faced Three Critical Challenges:
- Intense competition from FAANG companies and well-funded startups
- 45-day average time-to-hire for senior engineering roles
- High candidate drop-off rates due to lengthy interview processes
- Limited brand recognition in the competitive tech talent market
- Need for specific fintech and security expertise
Traditional recruitment methods were failing to deliver the quality and quantity of candidates needed for rapid scaling.
Our Solution
- Gestor Implemented A Multi-faceted Approach:
- AI-powered candidate matching focusing on cultural and technical fit
- Proactive sourcing from passive candidate networks
- Streamlined 3-stage interview process reducing time-to-hire by 60%
- Competitive intelligence and market mapping
- Enhanced employer branding and candidate experience
We became an extension of Finova's talent acquisition team, providing both technology and expertise.
Implementation Process
Our structured 4-phase approach ensured seamless integration with Finova's operations while maintaining their unique culture and quality standards.
Phase 1
Discovery & Planning (Week 1-2)
Deep dive into Finova's technology stack, culture, and growth objectives. Developed customized candidate profiles and success metrics.
Phase 2
Talent Mapping & Sourcing (Week 3-6)
Comprehensive market analysis and proactive sourcing. AI-powered matching identified 150+ qualified candidates in the first month.
Phase 3
Streamlined Assessment (Week 7-16)
Implemented efficient 3-stage interview process with technical assessments, cultural fit analysis, and team alignment sessions.
Phase 4
Offer & Integration (Week 17-24)
Managed offer negotiations, onboarding, and ongoing retention monitoring. Provided continuous feedback and optimization.
Results & Impact
The partnership delivered exceptional results across all key metrics, enabling Finova to accelerate their product roadmap and market expansion.
- Successfully launched new payment platform 3 months ahead of schedule
- Expanded to 2 new international markets
- Improved product development velocity by 65%
- Enhanced security and compliance capabilities
- Strengthened employer brand in the tech community
Client Overview
Gestor Technologies
Series FinTech Startup 200+ EmployeesLeading provider of embedded financial services for e-commerce platforms, processing over $2B in annual transactions.
"Gestor transformed our ability to compete for top engineering talent. Their AI matching found us candidates we would have never discovered through traditional methods, and their streamlined process helped us move faster than our competitors."
