Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting

What Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting does

Riderflex is a private, Denver-headquartered boutique national recruiting and consulting firm founded in 2013 and founder-led since 2017 under CEO Steve Urban. The firm places permanent salaried, contract, and 1099 talent across all industries and all functions, from C-Suite through Manager level, with stated specialty practices in AI, robotics, and executive search. Its core technology is human expertise rather than software: candidates are vetted through video interviews conducted by C-Level executives with 30+ years of experience and matched to a proprietary cultural-fit methodology. There is no proprietary recruiting platform, API, or app; the firm's intellectual property is concentrated in its interviewer bench, playbook, and brand assets (494 five-star Google reviews, four consecutive Top Rated Local years in Colorado, 400+ podcast episodes, and an Amazon-distributed book series).

The business model is fee-for-service recruiting across multiple pricing tiers: $59/hour Recruiter Coordinator support, $79-$89/hour Recruiting on Demand, contingency search at 24% of placed-candidate annual earnings, tiered Executive Search ($5,000-$29,000+ per placement with deposits), and GSA-approved fixed-price federal contracts under Schedules 56131 and 541612EPM. Complementary revenue lines include AI Integration Consulting (process and change-management advisory for HR departments) and the 2 for Talent philanthropic program that donates 2% of placement fees. Distribution is direct sales via phone (888-964-5876), email ([email protected]), and the company website, supplemented by a partnership channel including a Robo Reliance 1099 field-technician alliance for nationwide robotics deployments and a series of 2023 partnerships including PVH Corp./Tommy Hilfiger as a flagship customer.

Customer mix spans enterprise (PVH/Tommy Hilfiger, Ternium, TDA Research, CBH Homes) and growth-stage/startup clients (GreenSpark Finance, Emrgy, Growlink, Watts Lights, Carbon Chemistry, ONX Sports). The company is privately held and bootstrapped — there are no funding events, acquisitions, or institutional investors on record; ownership is founder-led with concentrated insider equity held by Steve Urban (CEO), Scott Kegerreis (Co-Founder, President & CRO), and Chasity Fogarty (Senior VP of Client Relations & Executive Recruiter), and the company has stated to media that it has reached multi-million dollar revenue status.

Name

Riderflex - Recruiting & Consulting

Legal name

Riderflex LLC

Website

https://www.riderflex.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boutique national recruiting and consulting firm based in Denver, placing C-Suite through Manager-level talent across all industries, with specialized practices in AI, robotics, and executive search, and candidate vetting performed through C-Level-led video interviews and cultural-fit analysis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Recruiting on Demand (Hourly): Hourly recruiting services at $79-$89 per hour for multi-placement needs. No contracts, no exclusives, no minimums. Includes designated recruiting resources assigned to client companies.
2. Single Placement Executive Search: Retained search for single placement permanent-salaried positions. Fees based on candidate annual compensation: $50K and below ($5,000), $51K-$99K ($9,000), $100K-$199K ($19,000), $200K-$499K ($29,000), $500K+ (custom pricing). Includes upfront deposits.
3. Contingency Search: Payment upon successful placement at 24% of candidate's total expected annual earnings.
4. Recruiter Coordinator Services: Hourly tactical recruiting support at $59/hour for job postings, resume screening, phone screenings, and sending resumes to clients. No contracts required.
5. GSA Schedule Services: GSA-approved recruiting and consulting services for government agencies through Schedule 56131 (Fixed Priced Services) and Schedule 541612EPM (Employee Performance Consulting).
6. AI Integration Consulting: Consulting services for AI integration into HR workflows, change management, talent development, and AI recruitment strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Riderflex is a boutique national recruiting and consulting firm that places candidates across all industries and functions, from C-Suite executives to manager-level roles. Its core offerings include hourly Recruiting on Demand, single-placement Executive Search, Contingency Search, AI and Robotics specialized recruiting, Recruiting Coordinator support, and AI Integration Consulting for HR workflows. Candidates are vetted through video interviews conducted by C-Level executives with 30+ years of experience using a proprietary cultural-fit methodology.

Product overview

Riderflex is a boutique national recruiting and consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of talent acquisition services. The core offerings include Recruiting on Demand (hourly flexible recruiting), Executive Recruiting (single placement executive search), AI Recruiting, and Robotics Recruiting as specialized vertical practices. Supporting services include Recruiting Coordinator support, Contingency Searches, and Consulting Services. The firm also operates complementary content platforms including The Riderflex Podcast and The Riderflex Guide book series. A unique differentiator is the 2 for Talent philanthropy program. For government clients, GSA-approved recruiting services are available through GSA Schedules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recruiting on Demand

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% satisfaction rate with costs lower than industry average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered standard, flagship and core.

• GreenSpark FinancestandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 August 2023Technology-enabled financial service partner for D2C CPG brands offering financial, accounting, operations and capital advisory services.
• TDA ResearchstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 April 2023Scientific and engineering research company solving unique challenges. 115 staff, $25M annual revenue, 76,000 ft2 facilities. Multi-disciplinary team performing government contract work.
• Carbon ChemistrystandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 April 2023Colorado-based company in adsorbents and filtration supplies. Founded 2017, maintaining high standards for consistency and quality.
• TerniumstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 March 2023Leading steel manufacturer in the Americas with 18 production centers across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, US, Guatemala and Mexico.
• CBH HomesstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 March 2023Home builder in Idaho, ranked #1 in the state and #36 nationally. 23,000 homeowners strong. Building homes for 31 years.
• Watts LightsstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 February 2023Smart home technology company for Christmas lights and security lighting. Founded during COVID to solve mounting/unmounting challenges with advanced smart technologies.
• GrowlinkstandardGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 February 2023Cultivation technology company providing integrated hardware and software for greenhouse environments, fanatical support for controlled environment agriculture.
• Emrgy Inc.standardGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2023Transformational technology company redefining hydropower for distributed, intermittent renewables. Founded 2014, creating low-impact hydroelectric projects.
• PVH Corp. Tommy HilfigerflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 January 2023Riderflex provides recruiting and sourcing services for Tommy Hilfiger brand. PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER, connecting global iconic brands to consumers.
• Robo ReliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 1099 field technician network enabling nationwide robotics technician and deployment hiring. Supports both full-time and flexible 1099 field technician recruiting models.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Global HR services leader providing staffing, RPO, and consulting. Operates across all industries and functions like Riderflex but at vastly greater scale with proprietary technology platforms.
• Robert Half International: Largest specialized talent solutions firm in the U.S. with staffing across finance, technology, legal, and executive roles. Competes across nearly every Riderflex service line at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Insight Global: Large staffing and recruiting firm with strong technology, AI, and engineering verticals. Closely aligned with Riderflex's AI and Robotics recruiting specialization and nationwide delivery model.
• Korn Ferry: Global executive search and organizational consulting firm. Directly comparable to Riderflex's executive search practice serving C-Suite through Manager-level placements with tiered fee structures.
• Beacon Hill Staffing Group: National boutique staffing and search firm offering contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire across multiple verticals. Comparable in size, multi-engagement model, and vertical specialization approach.
• CyberCoders: Tech-focused recruiting firm placing engineers, developers, and technology executives. Direct competitor to Riderflex's AI Recruiting and broader technical talent practice.
• Spencer Stuart: Premier executive search firm specializing in board, CEO, and senior leadership placements. Direct competitor in the high-end single-placement executive search market where Riderflex charges $29K+ fees.
• Heidrick & Struggles: International executive search firm focused on C-Suite and senior leadership placements. Overlaps directly with Riderflex's executive recruiting service line and cultural fit methodology.
• Lucas Group: Executive search firm specializing in mid-to-senior level placements across industries including technology and manufacturing. Closely aligned with Riderflex's executive search and cross-industry positioning.

Emerging players

• Mondo: Boutique staffing firm specializing in technology, digital, and creative talent. Comparable as a smaller, specialized competitor in the same AI/tech recruiting niche where Riderflex competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Riderflex/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/riderflex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riderflex
• Xx.com/riderflex

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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