About

Welcome to does recruitment — where talent meets momentum.
I’m Wouter Jaarsma, founder and fractional recruiter, and I work with early-stage startups, venture studios, and VCs to help them hire their first key people.

With over a decade of recruitment experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, I’ve helped build 25+ founding teams — from biotech and AI to food systems and climate-tech ventures.
We don’t just fill roles — we build the hiring engine behind your growth.

What We Focus On

Early-Stage & Mission-Driven Teams
We partner with founders to recruit core team members in product, engineering, ops, commercial, and leadership roles — often before a company’s first HR hire.

AI-Powered Sourcing & Outreach
We design scalable, founder-friendly sourcing flows using tools like Clay, Heyreach, Zapier, and OpenAI — combining smart automation with human context.

Fractional & Flexible Support
Whether you need a few hours per week or a dedicated sprint to close key hires, our approach is modular, fast, and tailored to your team stage.

Global Reach, Local Roots
Based in Barcelona (with ties to Amsterdam), we work remotely with companies across Europe and beyond.

Why Clients Work With Us

• 25+ startup teams built — many from scratch
• First-hand experience with the speed and ambiguity of venture building
• Strong track record across deeptech, climate, biotech & SaaS
• Known for clarity, honesty, and fast execution
• Trusted by founders, VCs, and venture studios

Let’s Build Something That Matters

Whether you're a founder hiring your first team, a studio launching a new venture, or a VC supporting your portfolio — we’re here to help.
Let’s build something meaningful together.

does recruitment — does the job.