Ben Stickney

Professional Focus

• C-level and VP searches across GTM, operations, and corporate functions, including CEO, COO, CFO, CRO, CMO, and Heads of Marketing, Operations, Sales, and Customer Success 
• Deep focus on investor-backed growth companies, from Series A startups to private equity-backed platforms and multi-billion-dollar category leaders 
• Defense tech and national security expert, with domain experience across deep tech, AI/ML platforms, enterprise SaaS, fintech, health tech, and cybersecurity, as well as broader digital and technology-enabled services 
• Experienced executive coach and leadership advisor to founders, CEOs, and senior operators navigating rapid growth, organizational change, and culture-building 
• Active in veteran advocacy and mentorship, helping military leaders transition into executive roles in venture-backed and high-growth companies

Business Expertise

• Partner in a boutique Silicon Valley executive search firm advising venture-backed and growth-stage clients on senior leadership hiring across enterprise and consumer markets. 
• Executive operations leader at public, private equity, and venture-backed brands, including Amazon and The Honest Company, with accountability for teams of more than 2,000 people, complex national distribution networks, and significant P&L and supply chain oversight.  
• Decorated U.S. Navy fighter pilot serving in front-line fighter squadrons and leading complex, multinational operations around the world, flying over 100 combat missions. As a reservist, he supported US Embassies in Europe and served with SEAL Team 17. 

Additional Expertise

• Defense and National Security  
• Private Equity & Venture Capital  
• Technology  
• AI, Cloud and Software  
• Industrial  
• Supply Chain & Logistics  
• Consumer