TalentForge
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A recruiting site that feels real.

Focused niches, disciplined process, and a high-signal shortlist — built for lean teams.

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Founder-led U.S.-wide 10–200 employee teams Signal over volume

Forge security and trust into your team.

TalentForge is a specialist recruiting partner focused on two hard-to-hire niches: Cloud Security and FinTech Fraud & Risk. We run fewer searches at a time so you get senior attention, tight feedback loops, and a high-signal shortlist.

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WHAT TO EXPECT
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CHAPTER 01
Cloud Security
Build and scale cloud-native security
DevSecOps, IAM, security platform, AppSec, leadership.
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CHAPTER 02
FinTech Fraud & Risk
Protect revenue, trust, and payments
Fraud strategy, risk analytics, ops, trust & safety, controls.
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CHAPTER 03
Search Timeline
A disciplined process that moves
Calibrate → source → screen → shortlist → close.
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CHAPTER 04
Proof
Case studies (coming soon)
Add anonymized outcomes and quotes over time.
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CHAPTER 05
Contact
Start with a short calibration
Send the role, level, timeline, and constraints.
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Two niches. Deep focus.

We stay narrow so we can move fast and evaluate signal with confidence.

Cloud Security

  • Cloud Security Engineering, Security Platform, DevSecOps
  • IAM / Zero Trust / Security Automation
  • AppSec, Container/Kubernetes security, CSPM
  • Leadership: Head of Security, Security Manager
Cloud-native evaluation Operator signal

FinTech Fraud & Risk

  • Fraud Strategy & Risk, Risk Analytics
  • Fraud Operations, Investigations, Chargebacks
  • Trust & Safety, Policy, Controls
  • Payments risk, identity & onboarding defenses
Loss + CX tradeoffs Platform + ops
Not sure what you need?

We’ll do a short calibration and tell you honestly if we’re the right partner for the role.

Request a calibration

Search timeline

Crisp steps, clear outputs — with tight feedback loops.

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1 Calibrate

Must-haves, leveling, comp, and a role narrative that sells the mission.

2 Target list

Narrow map (companies + titles + signals) so sourcing stays high-precision.

3 Source + outreach

Messaging built for the niche — fewer touches, higher response rate.

4 Structured screens

Consistent evaluation: scope, impact, depth, and “why now.” Notes stay useful.

5 Shortlist

We send the “why” with each candidate: strengths, risks, and comp context.

6 Close

Interview plan support + offer strategy + fast loops to win top talent.

Engaged search

  • Priority execution, weekly milestones
  • Committed shortlist timeline
  • Best for senior/specialized roles

Contingent support

  • For well-defined roles with flexible timelines
  • No noise submissions
  • We’ll recommend what fits

Proof, without the fluff.

Built to grow into your case studies section.

What we’ll publish soon

  • Role briefs
  • Search strategy
  • Timeline
  • Outcome

Quick credibility boosts

  • 3–5 anonymized “search snapshots”
  • Client quotes
  • Logos (with permission)
  • Role coverage lists
Want examples privately?

We can share relevant examples by email while the public library is being built.

Case studies

Founder-led, hands-on.

Asish Poudyal and Dada Poudyal lead searches end-to-end.

What you can expect

  • Clear role narrative
  • Transparent comp + leveling guidance
  • Structured evaluation
  • Fast communication
LinkedIn: Asish · Dada (set in js/config.js)

Where we work best

  • 10–200 employee teams
  • Security + risk roles
  • Fewer, better candidates
Company page: LinkedIn (set in js/config.js)

Contact

Best next step: a short calibration message. This opens your email client (no backend).

More options Schedule
Set email + links in js/config.js.