Accepting Q1 2025 Applications

Skip the offshore gamble. Hire an Ironside.

US-based professionals with 15+ years experience. Flexible hours. Direct hire. No middlemen.

15+
Years Experience
100%
US-Based
72hr
To Match

Offshore looks cheap. Until you count the real costs.

Timezone chaos. Communication gaps. Constant turnover. The savings disappear fast.

The Offshore Gamble

  • 8-12 hour timezone gaps
  • Language barriers, cultural friction
  • High turnover, constant retraining
  • Quality control headaches
  • Compliance complexity (EOR, tax, legal)
  • Management overhead eats your "savings"

The Ironside Way

  • Same timezone, same workday
  • Native English, US business culture
  • Experienced professionals who stay
  • They've done this before — less oversight
  • Simple 1099 — you hire direct
  • Institutional knowledge on day one

Matched in days. Not months.

No recruiters. No endless interviews. Just vetted professionals who fit.

1

Tell us what you need

Role, hours, skills, budget. Takes 5 minutes. AI matches you with Ironsides who fit.

2

Review matches

Watch async video intros from 3-5 candidates. See experience. Hear communication style.

3

Hire direct

Pick your Ironside. Sign 1099 directly with them. No middlemen. No markup on their rate.

Senior talent across every function

Former directors, VPs, and senior ICs from companies you've heard of.

Operations

COOs, Ops Managers

Finance

CFOs, Controllers

Marketing

CMOs, Content, Demand Gen

Sales

Sales Leaders, AEs, RevOps

Customer Success

CS Leaders, AMs

HR & People

HR Directors, People Ops

Product

Product Managers, POs

Executive Support

Chiefs of Staff, EAs

Flat fees. No percentage cuts.

What you agree with your Ironside is between you and them.

Single Placement

$2,500 one-time

Find and hire one Ironside. Perfect for a specific role.

  • AI-powered matching
  • 3-5 vetted candidates
  • Async video intros
  • 90-day replacement guarantee
  • Direct 1099 hire
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Become an Ironside

You spent decades building expertise. Use it on your terms. 10-30 hours per week. Set your rate. Work with companies that value experience.

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What we look for

  • 15+ years professional experience
  • Based in the United States
  • Reliable home office + internet
  • Comfortable with video calls & modern tools
  • Available 10-30 hours per week
  • Clear on your rate and schedule

Common questions

What's the employment arrangement?

Direct 1099 between you and the Ironside. No EOR, no payroll company. You pay them directly.

What if it's not a good fit?

90-day guarantee. If it doesn't work out, we'll match you with someone new at no extra cost.

How are Ironsides vetted?

AI video interview, skills verification, reference checks, background screening. Under 10% acceptance rate.

What does an Ironside cost?

They set their own rates. Most range $50-150/hour depending on specialty. You negotiate directly.

How fast can I hire?

Most companies have candidates within 72 hours and a signed agreement within a week.

Can I hire full-time later?

Yes. Many Ironsides are open to it. That's between you and them — no conversion fees.

Ready to hire someone who's done this before?

Get matched with battle-tested US talent in 72 hours.