BUILDING
INTERNET STARTUPS

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FINDING EXCEPTIONAL
TALENT

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CREATING LASTING
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ABOUT US

Impact Recruiting was created to solve the problem of how to hire exceptional talent in the competitive world of internet startups. Our solution begins by spending the time and effort to truly understand your company’s vision and hiring needs. We then work in partnership to develop an optimal recruiting strategy, designed to create an experience that is as efficient and frictionless as possible. We remain committed and accountable throughout, until the job is done.

Core Values

Accountability

Knowledge

Integrity

Impact Recruiting differentiates itself by an internal structure that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and follow through. A successful recruiting relationship requires accountability on all sides and we strive to lead by example.

Intellectual curiosity is a shared personality trait throughout the company so that continued learning comes naturally to our team members. Our passion for the industry drives us to stay ahead of the curve.

Impact Recruiting prides itself on a straightforward and transparent approach. Recruiting is a business of relationships and we build ours on trust, reliability and sincerity.

Accountability

Impact Recruiting differentiates itself by an internal structure that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and follow through. A successful recruiting relationship requires accountability on all sides and we strive to lead by example.

Knowledge

Intellectual curiosity is a shared personality trait throughout the company so that continued learning comes naturally to our team members. Our passion for the industry drives us to stay ahead of the curve.

Integrity

Impact Recruiting prides itself on a straightforward and transparent approach. Recruiting is a business of relationships and we build ours on trust, reliability and sincerity.

TEAM

Tim Harwood

Tim Harwood is a co-founder of Impact Recruiting and has been working in the human capital space for over a decade. He began his career with a startup in the online gaming analytics space before moving into the world of recruiting. Tim’s passions include entrepreneurship, sailing, world travel, body boarding, backgammon, and the Golden State Warriors. He serves on the Advisory Board for the non-profit mentorship organization, Spark, and also as a brand advisor for Yacht Legends. Tim holds a bachelors degree from Tulane in History and an MBA from UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

Phil Maxfield

Phil Maxfield is a co-founder of Impact Recruiting and has spent the last decade helping to build internet startups. He has developed a personal brand based on professionalism, industry knowledge, and transparent communication. Phil has an Industrial Engineering degree from CSU- East Bay where he also studied computer science. Growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, he learned to love and respect the ocean. He holds a black belt in Judo, is a certified sailor and loves training for triathlons with his black lab, Kane.

GP Panawek

GP Panawek is a partner at Impact Recruiting and brings both a naturally inquisitive personality and a lifelong passion for emerging technologies to the recruiting process. With a background in technology sales, GP understands the rhythm and follow through required to get things accomplished. GP is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where he captained the water polo team and earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. A former professional water polo player, GP continues to follow his passion for athletics, serving as the head water polo coach at San Francisco’s Saint Ignatius High School. Personal interests include photography, social service, bodysurfing, cooking with his fiancé and adventuring with his dog, Aloe.

Phil Maxfield is a co-founder of Impact Recruiting and has spent the last decade helping to build internet startups. He has developed a personal brand based on professionalism, industry knowledge, and transparent communication. Phil has an Industrial Engineering degree from CSU- East Bay where he also studied computer science. Growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, he learned to love and respect the ocean. He holds a black belt in Judo, is a certified sailor and loves training for triathlons with his black lab, Kane.

Tim Harwood is a co-founder of Impact Recruiting and has been working in the human capital space for over a decade. He began his career with a startup in the online gaming analytics space before moving into the world of recruiting. Tim’s passions include entrepreneurship, sailing, world travel, body boarding, backgammon, and the Golden State Warriors. He serves on the Advisory Board for the non-profit mentorship organization, Spark, and also as a brand advisor for Yacht Legends. Tim holds a bachelors degree from Tulane in History and an MBA from UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business.

GP Panawek is a partner at Impact Recruiting and brings both a naturally inquisitive personality and a lifelong passion for emerging technologies to the recruiting process. With a background in technology sales, GP understands the rhythm and follow through required to get things accomplished. GP is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where he captained the water polo team and earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. A former professional water polo player, GP continues to follow his passion for athletics, serving as the head water polo coach at San Francisco’s Saint Ignatius High School. Personal interests include photography, social service, bodysurfing, cooking with his fiancé and adventuring with his dog, Aloe.

Garrett Mclaughlin

Garrett Mclaughlin came to San Francisco via Sydney, Australia. In Sydney, Garrett worked with a VC fund that specialized in tech startups operating within the mobile, digital media, and eCommerce spaces. His career began in finance, where he spent 6 years on the buy side for funds in California as well as New York City. Garrett also serves as a patent consultant for Connected Patents and as a mentor for the Thiel Foundation 20under20 Fellowship program. In addition to his passion for startups, Garrett loves to surf and travel the world with his wife, Sarah. Garrett holds a degree from Tulane University in International Business and an MBA from the Austrailian Graduate School of Management at UNSW.

Dave Beer

Dave Beer brings over a decade of sales and management experience to the Impact Recruiting team. He began his career in software sales where he honed his skills and developed an interest in the world of startups. After a successful run in software sales, Dave followed his passion for the music business, managing merchandising campaigns for the biggest names in Rock n Roll, including Primus, Ween, the Scorpions, Michael Franti, and 50 Cent. Dave is a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in International Business. An accomplished lacrosse player and avid surfer, he lives at Ocean Beach with his wife and dog enjoying the beauty of the Outer Sunset.

JJ Harris

JJ Harris brings to the Impact Recruiting team a focused determination and unwavering positivity. JJ hails from Chicago and began his career as a data analyst in the HR field. After several years immersed in the data of human capital, JJ had the desire to move into the field of recruiting where he could utilize his passion for connecting with people. JJ has a bachelors degree in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and he runs a burgeoning videography/photography company, Techboogie Media. He is also an avid cyclist and indoor rock climber.

Garrett Mclaughlin came to San Francisco via Sydney, Australia. In Sydney, Garrett worked with a VC fund that specialized in tech startups operating within the mobile, digital media, and eCommerce spaces. His career began in finance, where he spent 6 years on the buy side for funds in California as well as New York City. Garrett also serves as a patent consultant for Connected Patents and as a mentor for the Thiel Foundation 20under20 Fellowship program. In addition to his passion for startups, Garrett loves to surf and travel the world with his wife, Sarah. Garrett holds a degree from Tulane University in International Business and an MBA from the Austrailian Graduate School of Management at UNSW.

Dave Beer brings over a decade of sales and management experience to the Impact Recruiting team. He began his career in software sales where he honed his skills and developed an interest in the world of startups. After a successful run in software sales, Dave followed his passion for the music business, managing merchandising campaigns for the biggest names in Rock n Roll, including Primus, Ween, the Scorpions, Michael Franti, and 50 Cent. Dave is a graduate of James Madison University with a degree in International Business. An accomplished lacrosse player and avid surfer, he lives at Ocean Beach with his wife and dog enjoying the beauty of the Outer Sunset.

JJ Harris brings to the Impact Recruiting team a focused determination and unwavering positivity. JJ hails from Chicago and began his career as a data analyst in the HR field. After several years immersed in the data of human capital, JJ had the desire to move into the field of recruiting where he could utilize his passion for connecting with people. JJ has a bachelors degree in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and he runs a burgeoning videography/photography company, Techboogie Media. He is also an avid cyclist and indoor rock climber.