Our Journey — Simplify Recruiting
Our Journey · Founded 2019 · Chicago

Built to do this.
Not to scale it.

Simplify Recruiting was founded on a simple belief — that executive search should be driven by deep understanding of what a role demands, not by how many profiles can be pushed through a pipeline.

Where it
started — and
why it stuck.

Simplify Recruiting didn't begin with a business plan. It began with a family connection and a problem worth solving. In 2019, a fast-growing health tech startup needed to build its leadership team — and needed someone who understood both technology and people well enough to get it right.

That first engagement became the foundation. Placing the right leaders into a startup at a critical moment — and watching those leaders change the trajectory of the business — made clear this was the work worth doing.

Since then, every engagement has been built on the same principle: understand the business deeply enough that the search finds the right person, not just an available one.

2019
Year founded
Incorporated as Precise Talent Services, Inc. First mandate: build a leadership team for a high-growth health tech startup from the ground up — the kind of work that makes or breaks a company at that stage.
Defining Placement · 2022 → 2025

The placement that
became a
CEO story.

In 2022, we placed a Chief Customer Officer into a client organization. Three years later, that individual was appointed CEO of the company. It's the clearest evidence of what precision search produces — not just a hire, but a leader whose impact compounds over time.

This is what we mean when we say quality over volume. Anyone can fill a seat. The work is in finding the person who changes what the seat can become.

2022
CCO placed
2025
Same leader appointed CEO
3 yrs
From placement to promotion
1
Right person, right role
Six years of building
Every year added a new dimension to what we do and who we serve.
2019
Founded
Incorporated as Precise Talent Services. First engagement: build a leadership team for a high-growth health tech startup from the ground up. The work that set the standard for everything after.
2020
Healthcare tech
Expanded within healthcare technology — placing business analysts, product managers, and software engineers across the US and Canada for a growing client portfolio.
2021–22
Leadership focus
Shifted focus to senior leadership exclusively. Placed Chief Customer Officers, Senior Directors, and VPs. Landmark CCO placement that became a CEO by 2025.
2023–25
Global & precise
Expanded scope to US, Canada, Europe, and APAC. Rebranded to Simplify Recruiting. Sharpened positioning around executive tech search — Director, VP, and Head-level only.
What we stand for
Three principles that have not changed since 2019.

Precision over volume

We don't measure success by how many profiles we send. We measure it by how quickly the right person is in the seat — and how long they stay. A shortlist of three qualified candidates is worth more than a stack of thirty.

Understanding before searching

Every search begins with a question: what does this leader actually need to accomplish? We don't start sourcing until we can answer that clearly. The scoping conversation isn't a formality — it's the work.

Accountability through close

Our job doesn't end at the offer letter. We stay involved through negotiation, counteroffer, and transition — because the last ten percent of a search is where most of them fall apart.

In their own words
From the clients and candidates who've worked with us — across every stage of the search.
Fatema is an exceptional and talented recruiter, skilled at leadership and executive recruiting. Her ability to understand the nuances related to senior leadership talent and then quickly navigating toward outcomes sets her apart. I have worked closely with her to source senior leaders for my team, and the results have far surpassed all expectations. I also worked with Fatema from the other side of the aisle — her skilled communication, persistence, and stewardship helped ease my path toward joining a new firm. I can strongly recommend Fatema for any team, organization, or leadership talent.
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Ruchir Ranjan
Chief Executive Officer, Simplify Healthcare
Fatema was an invaluable partner throughout my recent job search, demonstrating a level of dedication and follow-through that truly set her apart. From the outset, she stayed closely engaged, consistently checking in, providing timely updates, and ensuring I was well-prepared at every stage of the process. Her ability to coordinate, advocate, and keep momentum moving forward made a meaningful difference. Thanks to her persistence and support, I was able to secure the position I was aiming for. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trusted and results-driven recruiting partner.
DS
Daniel J. Schweitzer
Driving Healthcare Efficiency | Advanced Analytics & Digital Experience
Fatema is an excellent partner to my team and she has helped us recruit many talented employees. She works diligently with us, understands our requirements for hard to find talent and delivers consistently. I highly recommend Fatema for talent recruitment at all levels.
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Vinay Nadig
CEO, SimplifyX
Fatema is a dedicated and highly professional individual with an exceptional talent for matching the right individuals with the right opportunities. Her ability to understand the needs of both companies and candidates ensures successful and lasting partnerships. I highly recommend her expertise, commitment, and keen eye for detail.
AM
Astrid Martin
From idea to Deployment | SimplifyX
She is great at what she does. It was a pleasant experience to work with her. She got me a great opportunity and made the entire process very smooth for me. Thank you for getting me the great opportunity.
MA
Mohsin Alam
Software Engineering Lead | Full Stack | .NET
Fatema was able to look at my background on LinkedIn and found a position I was a great fit for. It only took a few short weeks since meeting Fatema that I had an offer from my future company — at a time when I wasn't actively looking and was being extremely selective with which recruiters I'd speak to. If she hadn't reached out, I really believe I'd have never gotten this opportunity. I highly recommend doing business with Fatema.
CP
Caleb Paul
Let's Make Healthcare Better, Together!
Interviewing and speaking with Fatema was a pleasure — she made the process easy without any issues. She asked the correct questions, answered any I had, and set up the initial interview in a day. Any other items that came up, Fatema was there to help every step of the way. It was a pleasure working with her and I'm excited to be part of the Simplify Healthcare team!
DF
Danielle Fary
Sr. Business Analyst, Business Operations
I worked with Fatema when I was interviewing for a job at Simplify Healthcare. She was great to work with — great questions, great at providing information I was asking about. She was easy to work with and I was successful in landing the job.
WG
William Griffin
Registrar at Bremen High School
I had the privilege of collaborating with Fatema in landing a position at Simplify Healthcare Technology as Sr Business Analyst/Product Solution Lead. Her assistance was second to none. From the first time I met Fatema, I was impressed — she was earnest in her response times and thorough throughout the recruiting process and extremely resourceful. I would recommend Fatema to my referrals for landing their dream roles.
PT
Pavan Teja Byreddy
Project Manager | SAFe Certified POPM & Agile Practitioner
Fatema is one of the best recruiters I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She understands people and stays very transparent with candidates. She effectively communicated all updates, addressed all my concerns, and stayed in touch throughout the application process. She was also very flexible and patient when I had issues with my start date. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend her.
KM
Khushal Mohite
Business Analyst | Data Analyst | Business Intelligence
Fatema is very good in her job. She is methodical and very organized. It was a pleasure working with her.
PM
Purabi Mishra
Client Success | Digital Transformation | Program Management | CSM, SAFe
Fatema is a very effective recruiter who kept me updated throughout the hiring process. She is a thorough professional who helped me with her inputs throughout the recruiting process from initial contact through the client interview. Very responsive and answered all my queries. It was a pleasure to work with her.
RRJ
Ravishankar Rajagopal
Product & Program Management Specialist | Scaling Solutions
Fatema made my recruiting process at Simplify Healthcare really smooth and quick. She was in touch with me throughout the process with regular and transparent communications. She is quite active in connecting the right people with the right job at the right time. All in all I am so glad I came in contact with her.
DM
Divya Surendra Mehta
Senior Analyst | Driving Business Outcomes at Coca-Cola
Fatema is one of the most candidate-centric recruiting professionals I have experienced. She was very helpful in guiding me through the whole process, connecting me with key points of contact, and giving me guidance throughout the journey. Even once I joined, she was there for any questions I had. She is somebody who definitely goes above and beyond her role and I am really grateful for that.
SG
Saral Gupta
Sr. Technical Program Manager at Meta | AI/ML Infrastructure
Fatema Dhankot was a tremendous asset to me in my recent recruitment and hiring process. It was clear from the outset that she was thoughtful and prepared. She understood the industry, the role and the hiring manager's goals and expectations extremely well. Her outreach and follow-up were direct, timely and transparent. If you're hiring, I suggest you talk to Fatema and get her insight; if you're a candidate, I recommend you work closely with Fatema, because she's sharp and efficient and knows her hiring clients well.
BM
Bill McCarthy
Growth Leader

Seven years in.
Still doing it
the same way.

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