Case Study: Maana scales engineering team from 8 to 80+ with Fuel Talent

Maana scales to 84 engineering hires in 28 months with Fuel Talent

Maana, a Seattle-based AI startup, needed to rapidly scale its engineering team while managing its burn rate and competing for top technical talent. To meet this challenge, they engaged the services of Fuel Talent.

Fuel Talent partnered with Maana's leadership to design a strategic hiring plan, which included placing six Director-level leaders to help guide the organization. This approach resulted in 84 engineering hires within 28 months, a 89% offer close rate, and an attrition rate below 7%, allowing the startup to scale its team significantly while maintaining quality and retention.

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