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How Timido Helped A Fast-growing Fintech Startup Overcome Talent Shortages And Build A World-class Engineering Team In A Highly Competitive Market.

Industry

Technology

Timeline

6 Months

Team Size

25 Engineers

Success Rate

96% Retention

Driving Smarter Talent Acquisition For Dynamic, High Growth Organizations

Finova Technologies, a Series B FinTech startup, needed to rapidly scale their engineering team to support product launch and market expansion. Facing intense competition for tech talent and lengthy hiring cycles, they turned to Timido for a solution.

Our AI-powered recruitment platform and specialized tech recruiters delivered exceptional results, enabling Finova to achieve their growth targets ahead of schedule.

25

%

Engineers Hired

5

+

Ahead of Schedule

96

%

Retention Rate

40

%

Cost Reduction
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The Challenge & Our Solution

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The Challenge

  • Timido Faced Three Critical Challenges:
  • Intense competition from FAANG companies and well-funded startups
  • 45-day average time-to-hire for senior engineering roles
  • High candidate drop-off rates due to lengthy interview processes
  • Limited brand recognition in the competitive tech talent market
  • Need for specific fintech and security expertise

Traditional recruitment methods were failing to deliver the quality and quantity of candidates needed for rapid scaling.

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Our Solution

  • Timido Implemented A Multi-faceted Approach:
  • AI-powered candidate matching focusing on cultural and technical fit
  • Proactive sourcing from passive candidate networks
  • Streamlined 3-stage interview process reducing time-to-hire by 60%
  • Competitive intelligence and market mapping
  • Enhanced employer branding and candidate experience

We became an extension of Finova's talent acquisition team, providing both technology and expertise.

Implementation Process

Our structured 4-phase approach ensured seamless integration with Finova's operations while maintaining their unique culture and quality standards.

Phase 1

Discovery & Planning (Week 1-2)

Deep dive into Finova's technology stack, culture, and growth objectives. Developed customized candidate profiles and success metrics.

Phase 2

Talent Mapping & Sourcing (Week 3-6)

Comprehensive market analysis and proactive sourcing. AI-powered matching identified 150+ qualified candidates in the first month.

Phase 3

Streamlined Assessment (Week 7-16)

Implemented efficient 3-stage interview process with technical assessments, cultural fit analysis, and team alignment sessions.

Phase 4

Offer & Integration (Week 17-24)

Managed offer negotiations, onboarding, and ongoing retention monitoring. Provided continuous feedback and optimization.

Results & Impact

The partnership delivered exceptional results across all key metrics, enabling Finova to accelerate their product roadmap and market expansion.

  • Successfully launched new payment platform 3 months ahead of schedule
  • Expanded to 2 new international markets
  • Improved product development velocity by 65%
  • Enhanced security and compliance capabilities
  • Strengthened employer brand in the tech community

Client Overview

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Timido Technologies
Series FinTech Startup 200+ Employees

Leading provider of embedded financial services for e-commerce platforms, processing over $2B in annual transactions.

"Timido transformed our ability to compete for top engineering talent. Their AI matching found us candidates we would have never discovered through traditional methods, and their streamlined process helped us move faster than our competitors."

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Fredrick Hensley

CTO, Finova Technologies