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Talent Search

A faster, proof-first way to hire product talent

Review opted-in PMs who already showed the work. We confirm they want this role, then intro on PLA — not a cold InMail. If the bench is thin, we source outside and put them on a proof card first.

In-house desk — $99/mo

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Hiring conversation with a product manager

Trusted by Product Managers at World Class Companies

From Fortune 500 leaders to high growth startups our members build careers at impactful companies

Two doors

Recruiter Desk or Talent Search

Choose Recruiter Desk if you hire into your own company, or Talent Search if PLA runs the search.
If	Then	Next
You hire into your own company	Recruiter Desk $99/mo or $999/year per named seat — desk, plus agents and overlay	Named-seat desk
PLA runs the search	Talent Search Fees on the call, not a list price	You are here

Find Product Talent

Send the role. We start with opted-in PMs who showed the work, confirm they want this brief, then intro on PLA. If the bench is thin we source outside and put them on a proof card. Fees — including a placement fee if that is the structure — are on the call, not a list price. Self-serve browse is the named-seat Recruiter Desk.

Hire from opted-in PMs with proof cards

Members who opened recruiter contact. Review the work on the card, then connect on PLA.

Why PLA vs. LinkedIn?

Skip weeks of sifting. Get a curated, PM‑only pool with portfolio evidence and PL360 signals.

inTypical Platforms

High effort, low signal

Weeks of screening and coordination
Spray‑and‑pray applicants
Unverified portfolios

Our Advantage

Low effort, high signal

Portfolio‑backed, PL360‑verified candidates
2‑week project option for proof‑first assessment
Curated shortlists across levels and areas of expertise

PL360 certified

Portfolio proof included

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Activation +9% from onboarding experiment
Trial-to-paid +4% via paywall tests

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Transparent, partnership‑first pricing

Choose the model that fits your plan. We source the market, then enroll those candidates on PLA so you keep a profile and proof card.

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Retainer + Success Fee

Curated shortlist with portfolio proof (PL360)
Interview coordination and structured scorecards
Shortlist from opted-in PMs with proof cards; cadence set on the call
Co‑branded events and featured roles in our PM network
Quarterly market insights and compensation benchmarks
Optional 2‑week project add‑on for proof‑first assessment

Pricing: Monthly retainer + reduced success fee (tailored to scope)

Placement (Simple)

Curated shortlist with portfolio proof (PL360)
Interview coordination and structured scorecards
Shortlist from opted-in PMs with proof cards; cadence set on the call

Pricing: Success fee on hire; scoped on the call by level, urgency, and volume

Replacement windows, minimums, and exclusivity options available; final terms set during scoping and reflected in the MSA.

Team reviewing a 2-week case study presentation

Run a 2‑Week Challenge

Partner with our community on a real challenge. Time‑boxed, collaborative, and capped with a live presentation to your team. Ideal for assessing practical problem‑solving and communication under real constraints.

• Compliance and IP covered under our Short‑Term Consulting Case Study Agreement.

• Members may use non‑IP work in portfolios; otherwise, outputs belong to your organization.

• Engagements capped at 2 weeks. Extensions require a separate, paid agreement.

Read the agreement: View agreement

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How it works

Review. Confirm. Connect. Click a step for what you get.

Review

intake, then a shortlist

Send the role. We start with opted-in PMs who already showed work on a proof card — not a keyword dump.
If the bench is thin, we source the rest of the market and get those people onto PLA with a profile.
You see people who already used the AI coach and scored a resume against JDs like yours.

Deliverable: A written intake plus a 3–5 person shortlist with proof-card links

What does a search cost?: Fees and retainers are set on the scoping call and in the signed order form. We do not publish a fill percentage.
What if the hire does not stay?: If they leave or are terminated within 90 days of start, replacement is as written in the order form. That is not a published time-to-fill.
I already hold a Recruiter Desk seat: Named-seat fees paid in the current term may be credited toward Talent Search as set in the order form.
When does identification start?: First PLA-logged event. A LinkedIn view is not identification or prior knowledge. Twelve-month tail. Talent Search terms.

Prefer to browse yourself? Named-seat desk. Members already use the resume analyzer and AI coach against live JDs.

Ready to meet your next PM hire?

Schedule a 15‑minute intro. We’ll discuss your roles and the best path—project first or direct placement.