Nikki Harbisher

About

The AI revolution isn't just changing technology-it's redefining how the world's fastest-growing companies build, scale, and compete.I help venture-backed AI startups and high-growth technology companies hire the leaders who turn ambitious ideas into category-defining businesses.As Managing Director of 7X Partners, I specialise in executive search and strategic hiring across Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, Machine Learning, SaaS, Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Robotics, AdTech, MarTech, and emerging technologies. I partner directly with founders, CEOs, CROs, and investors to identify and secure exceptional commercial and technical talent that drives growth.Over the past 12+ years, I've built my career around helping technology businesses scale through strategic hiring. From first commercial hires to executive leadership teams, I've supported companies through critical growth stages by connecting them with the people who make the biggest impact.My core focus includes hiring across:• Executive Leadership (C-Suite & VP)• Go-to-Market Leadership• Enterprise Sales & Revenue• Strategic Partnerships & Business Development• Customer Success• AI & Machine Learning Engineering• Software Engineering• Product & Platform Leadership• GTM Engineering & Revenue OperationsThe AI market moves incredibly fast, and hiring the right people has become one of the biggest competitive advantages a company can have. My role is to help founders hire with confidence, access exceptional talent, and build teams that scale quickly without compromising quality.I'm passionate about working with ambitious startups solving meaningful problems through AI and emerging technologies. Whether you're making your first executive hire or building an entire go-to-market function, I act as a long-term hiring partner-not simply a recruiter.If you're building the future with AI or you're an exceptional leader looking to join the next generation of category-defining companies, let's connect.

Company history

1. 
   AdeccoRecruitment Consultant2001 – 2005 · 4y
2. 
   LBMSales Executive/Internal Recruiter2000-01 – 2001-05 · 1y 4mo
3. 
   Elsdon GroupHead of Tech Sales2025-06 – 2026-07 · 1y 1mo
4. 
   7X PartnersManaging Director2026-07 – present · 1 mo
5. 
   LivRecruit LimitedManaging Director2017-11 – 2025-07 · 7y 8mo
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   Apprentice Sales RecruitmentAssociate Director2008-03 – 2013-11 · 5y 8mo
7. 
   Core Talent RecruitmentRecruitment Manager2015-02 – 2017-11 · 2y 9mo
8. 
   Genesis AssociatesDivisional Manager2013-11 – 2015-02 · 1y 3mo

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