Most companies pay twice: once for the tools, again for the talent. Moonshot gives you senior recruiters and the premium tools they need to succeed; all wrapped into a predictable plan.
No surprise invoices, no unused licenses. Just better hires, faster.
AI-Powered Fractional Recruiting for Technology Startups
Fix The Hidden “SaaS Tax” Startups Pay to Hire
Full Recruiting Team + Tech Stack
One Flat Monthly Fee!
Turn It On When Hiring
Choose a flexible plan that matches your hiring rhythm.
Scale up or down anytime; no awkward contracts.
Never pay for idle software seats again.
Full Tech Stack Included
We bring the premium tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, AI sourcing).
Zero extra fees, zero setup hassle for you.
Always current, always managed by us.
High-Velocity Results
Fill roles faster with warm, pre-vetted talent pools.
Your dedicated recruiter focuses solely on your goals.
Make confident decisions with clear, data-backed insights.
See how our fractional recruiting works
Let’s break down the “SaaS Tax” together.
When you add up the tools a modern recruiting team needs, the total is…staggering. And that’s before you hire someone to use them.
What you’re really paying for
LinkedIn Recruiter seat (plus InMails & add-ons)
ATS/CRM platform (like Greenhouse or Lever)
Setup, training & ongoing admin (your team’s time, too)
Typical yearly cost
$15,000 – $25,000
$15,000 – $40,000
$5,000 – $15,000+
Total “SaaS Tax” $35,000 – $80,000
That’s a big budget line that never talks to a candidate.
We built Moonshot to change that.
500+ Hires at Confluent, Splunk & The Trade Desk
Moonshot specializes in fractional recruiting for Series A and Series B tech startups in Washington DC and nationwide. Whether you need to hire engineers, GTM leaders, or executive talent, we deliver.
David Oliver spent 15+ years leading recruiting at high-growth tech companies:
Confluent (Series D → IPO)
Splunk (hyper-growth phase)
The Trade Desk (scaling GTM teams)
He's hired 500+ engineers, GTM leaders, and executives.
He's seen what happens when companies hire too slow (they lose top talent to competitors). He's seen what happens when they hire too fast (they burn cash on bad fits).
In 2018, he founded Moonshot to combine what actually works:
✓ AI speed for sourcing and screening
✓ Human judgment for culture fit and quality
✓ Transparent pricing with no corporate BS
Today, Moonshot helps tech startups and growth-stage companies hire exceptional talent without the overhead of a full recruiting team—or the pain of working with traditional agencies.
Why Fractional Beats Building a Recruiting Team from Scratch
Building In-House
• $80-150K+ salary for one full-time recruiter
• 3-6 months to hire, onboard, and ramp
• You buy the tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and sourcing software
• Fixed cost whether you're hiring 1 role or 10
• Recruiter leaves? Start over from scratch
• Limited network in new markets or functions
Moonshot Consulting
• Flat monthly fee; no commission surprises
• Deliver 10-15 pre-screened candidates per role
• Fast process: First interviews within 7 days
• No hidden fees, cancel anytime
• Transparent AI scoring + full candidate notes
• Customized for your stage and market
Hire Faster Without Building a Recruiting Department
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