Our client is an emerging European AI MedTech startup operating at the intersection of AI and healthcare, transforming kidney stone treatment through AI-powered clinical decision support. Their platform uses patient-specific health data and treatment history to generate and adjust personalized treatment plans in real time. By combining artificial intelligence with innovative therapy methods, they enable clinics to deliver non-invasive, effective care while boosting operational efficiency and patient outcomes. As the company scaled, the founding team needed a strong operational leader. They turned to COO recruitment to secure someone capable of driving project management, compliance, finance, and cross-industry operations from day one.

Key Details about Our Partner – AI MedTech Startup

  • Type of Company: AI-driven SaaS Platform
  • Type of Business: B2B, B2C
  • Industry: HealthTech / Artificial Intelligence
  • Headcount: Fewer than 10 employees
  • Headquarters: Western Europe
  • Duration of cooperation: 2025 – ongoing

The Main Challenge: Urgent Chief Operating Officer COO Recruitment

The startup required a Chief Operations Officer (COO) with proven ability in:

  • Operations & Compliance: Leading organizational processes in regulated markets.
  • Project Management: Structuring delivery pipelines across technical and clinical teams.
  • Financial Oversight: Managing budgets, financial controls, and investor reporting.
  • Cross-Industry Knowledge: Bringing diverse operational expertise to an early-stage environment.

The challenge? They needed the hire ASAP to align with critical investment deadlines and product launch milestones.

The Solution Itentio IT Recruitment Delivered

We approached this COO recruitment project with precision and speed:

  • Briefing & Alignment: A 30-minute session with founders to define operational priorities, leadership expectations, and time constraints.
  • Candidate Sourcing: Mapped and engaged operations leaders across healthtech, SaaS, and compliance-heavy industries.
  • Shortlisting: Presented 4 qualified COO candidates within days, all meeting operational and financial management criteria.
  • Candidate Reports: Delivered insights on leadership style, compliance expertise, and startup-readiness.
  • Interview Coordination: Facilitated fast-track interviews with 3 finalists.
  • Offer Support: Guided negotiations to ensure smooth acceptance.

The Results: COO Recruitment in 5 Business Days

The outcome was one of the fastest executive hires in our record:

  • Initial outreach-to-shortlist and candidates presentation time: within 24 hours
  • 4 highly qualified and pre-screened candidates submitted in less than 72 hours
  • 3 candidates were interviewed within the days by the startup
  • 1 COO hired in 5 working days
  • Candidate accepted the offer immediately and joined the team without delay

What’s Next

Following this successful COO recruitment, the startup is set to scale its operations across European markets. Itentio continues to support them in recruiting tech and non-tech specialist roles essential for growth.

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