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At Rocket Talent, we focus on quality, working exclusively with the top 2% of marketing growth, product growth and data analytics team talent and an elite roster of innovative B2C and B2B companies.

Meet Our Expert Team

Jonathan Spiess

CEO of Rocket Talent Inc.

Since Rocket Talent’s conception, Jonathan Spiess has successfully placed over 300 leaders in growth, product, and data roles for high-growth D2C and B2B SaaS companies. With more than 12 years of experience in the industry, Jonathan has also spearheaded talent acquisition efforts at OnDeck, Dashlane, and Huffington Post, with OnDeck later going public.

Originally from New York City and now based in Austin, Texas, Jonathan holds a BS in Entrepreneurship from Binghamton University. He is deeply committed to revolutionizing the recruitment model, applying a scientific approach to help companies secure top talent.

Since moving to Austin, Jonathan has embraced the local culture, becoming a dedicated Longhorns sports fan, though his loyalty to the New York Knicks remains strong. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jonathan is a proud husband and father, passionate about balancing his career with his family life.

Molly Naigan

Operations Manager

Molly Naigan leads the Operations/Recruitment Experience Department at Rocket Talent Inc., with a focus on process optimization, operational efficiency, and flawless execution in executive search. Before joining Rocket Talent, Molly served as Operations Manager at Justflowers Inc. and held customer service executive roles at Simplefloors and Intercontinental Hotels Group, gaining extensive experience in operations and customer relations.

Molly’s leadership and expertise have consistently driven success across the teams she manages. Outside of her professional life, she is an avid anime enthusiast and a proud owner of over eight dogs. Her passion for her interests and her dedication to her work make her a standout leader in her field.

Rod Fernandez

Head of the Recruitment Outbound Team

Bringing with him over a decade of recruitment experience, Rod Fernandez specializes in sourcing top talent in Growth Marketing, Digital Marketing, Product Management, and Data. He has successfully placed over 90 professionals ranging from mid-level roles to the C-suite during his tenure at Rocket Talent.

Before joining Rocket Talent, Rod played a pivotal role at Kinetic, where he placed over 200 professionals in the Medical Devices, Pharma, and IT sectors – breaking multiple company records for time-to-fill. His expertise in market analysis, psychometric assessments, and strategic workforce planning has made him a go-to partner in building high-performing teams.

Outside of recruitment, Rod is a passionate community photojournalist and travel photographer, capturing the world through his lens with the same precision and dedication he brings to his professional work.

Joyce Garcia

Recruitment Lead and Retention Specialist

Joyce is a seasoned recruitment professional with a strong foundation in Psychology, holding a degree from the top university in the Philippines. With over five years of experience, Joyce has successfully recruited top talent in digital marketing and product management, as well as across industries like aviation, health tech, and a diverse range of D2C and B2B software startups.

She has successfully facilitated the hiring of over 160 professionals and continues to build on that number. As our licensed psychometrician and McQuaig rockstar, her deep understanding of psychological principles, coupled with a strategic approach to talent acquisition, has made her an invaluable asset in identifying and securing exceptional talent for organizations looking to thrive in competitive markets.

Andrew Kurau

B2B SaaS Go To Market Advisor

Andrew Kurau is a key advisor at Rocket Talent, where he’s the go-to expert for all things GTM and B2B SaaS. He partners with CEOs and Revenue leaders to chart their GTM and Revenue Operations, helping them with strategy and organization design to build the dream teams and processes needed to deliver greatness and goal achievement.

Andrew’s got over a decade of operating and leadership experience to back it up. Currently at eLocal as Vice President of Sales & Revenue Operations, leading a 60-person org through game-changing transformation that’s more than tripled New Business revenue profitably (PE: Brookfield). Before that, as the Director of Sales & RevOps at Dashlane, he helped scale the company from $3 million to over $55 million in ARR, building and leading international GTM teams that secured clients from startups to Fortune 500 giants (VC: Sequoia, BVP, Firstmark, Rho).

When he’s not operating or advising companies, Andrew enjoys hitting the golf course, spending quality time with his fiancée, and spoiling their French bulldog.