About Grit Matters
Part detective, part sociologist, part researcher, part diplomat, all grit. Our team shepherds every hire on an individual, personal basis.
Part detective, part sociologist, part researcher, part diplomat, all grit. Our team shepherds every hire on an individual, personal basis.
We connect innovative companies with exceptional technical talent that drives growth and transforms industries. Our mission is to redefine technical recruiting through a methodology that combines deep domain expertise, data-driven processes, and genuine human insight.
Grit Matters was founded on a simple observation: traditional recruiting approaches were failing to meet the needs of fast-growing technology companies. Technical roles require more than keyword matching—they demand a nuanced understanding of specialized skills, cultural dynamics, and the vision that propels innovation-focused organizations forward.
Built by technology professionals for technology professionals, we've designed our firm to mirror the companies we serve: data-driven, results-oriented, and committed to excellence.
We embrace challenges others avoid. We believe the most valuable outcomes require tackling difficult conversations and complex problems head-on.
We reframe challenges until we find a path forward. Like the best engineers, we know that if you can't solve problem X, redefine it as problem Y that you can solve.
We practice deep attunement to our clients and candidates, understanding the core of their questions, concerns, and aspirations. This genuine connection forms the foundation of our success.
In a world of complex technical challenges, there’s little time for indirectness. We communicate with clarity and authenticity, contributing to an environment where truth is valued above comfort.
We assume the best intentions in others. When ambiguity exists, we resolve it in favor of the person we’re working with—a principle that applies to both ethics and understanding.
We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.
Founder & CEO
With nearly two decades in technical recruiting, Amy has helped over 1,000 startups build world-class engineering teams from the ground up. She’s mastered the art and science of talent acquisition—from sourcing elite engineers in competitive markets to designing strategic hiring roadmaps that fuel growth.
Amy’s 95% close rate speaks to her ability to not only find top talent but to build trust, tell a compelling story, and ensure candidates feel like they’ve found their next home. She thrives on the challenge of finding needle-in-a-haystack talent and connecting people with opportunities that ignite their passion.
When not recruiting, Amy can be found snowboarding, enjoying a strong cup of coffee, or diving into a great book. She is patiently spending time teaching her daughter and son how to drive.
Managing Partner, STEM
Marc combines scientific expertise with entrepreneurial vision to lead our specialized STEM recruiting practice. Starting college at 15, he worked as a microbiologist and process engineer before transitioning to technical recruiting.
His background in biological sciences, chemistry, and engineering gives him unique insight into the technical roles he helps fill. Marc was reinvigorated as an entrepreneur through the National Science Foundation iCorps program, bringing innovation principles to the recruiting field.
An Ohio native and enthusiastic world traveler, Marc enjoys big mountain skiing, scuba diving, boating, and cars. His technical passion extends to automotive engineering—he has judged concours-level car shows, driven performance vehicles on racetracks, and represented OEMs at industry events.
Director of Research
With 12+ years of experience across recruitment, tech, and AI, Ray blends deep industry knowledge with forward-thinking innovation. Starting out in the world of talent acquisition, he quickly became known for connecting people with opportunity — and later, for using technology to make that process smarter.
Today, Ray leads research at Grit Matters, driving everything from AI-powered hiring tools to market insights that help clients stay ahead of the curve. Passionate about the future of work, he is on a mission to make recruiting faster, fairer, and more data-driven than ever.
Schedule a consultation with our managing partners to discuss your technical talent needs and strategic growth objectives.
