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Client Testimonials
Gladys Kong, CEO, Azira
I have worked with Donna on a number of critical roles in the organization over the
years and she has done an amazing job for us. The best part about working with
Donna is she listens very carefully to our needs and goals, not just what the job profile
says, and she brings us candidates who not only quality for the roles, but also fit very
well into the organization’s culture and values.
As a result, a lot of the candidates she brought to us have long-term success with the company. Donna can also work with a wide variety of roles, even ones that have very special requirements and difficult to fill.
Donna is a joy to work with, I would highly recommend her.

William Mougayar Tech Entrepreneur, Author & Investor

Working with Donna White and August Venture Talent was transformative for an early-
stage tech startup and a web3 foundation I led. Donna consistently delivered
exceptional talent across various roles, rivaling bigger firms despite AVT’s smaller size.
Her deep tech industry knowledge and personalized approach made her an invaluable
partner in building high-performing teams. I highly recommend Donna and AVT to any
leader seeking top-tier talent in specialized fields.
Ryan Taylor, Former CEO, Dash Core Group (Dash Cryptocurrency)
Donna is an exceptional recruiting partner whom I trust to fulfill executive searches
spanning a wide range of geographies and positions. She has always been thoughtful
about the fit of candidates - not only with the role but also with the personalities of the
CEO and other executives, the company’s culture, and even reshaping the roles to align
with the market.
This means taking the time to get to know the organization, candidates,
and job markets well before making introductions. Most importantly, she is tenaciously
determined to place a candidate that has a positive impact, and she acts as a thought
partner in debating the merits of each candidate during the hiring process.
In short, she acts in her client’s interests, rather than seeking to place a candidate as quickly as
possible. The result is a more effective leadership team and business.

Bob Dimicco, Co-founder & CEO, Reveal.ai

Donna White is top-notch! Prior to my current CEO role, I had the unique experience of
being both a candidate placed by Donna as Sr. VP Engineering & Product at Riskalyze
(now Nitrogen) and then becoming her client for a VP product search.
In each instance, what struck me about Donna was her deep understanding of the client, her ability to gain a clear multifaceted understanding of the candidate and the commitment to the best possible outcome for all. Both these opportunities involved highly dynamic
situations which required ongoing adjustments.
Donna's ability to maintain clear communication with everyone was impressive. For the VP Product search, Donna introduced a stellar array of top talent for a highly competitive role within a highly competitive industry.
What I have most appreciated about working with Donna is her emphasis on
understanding people at both a professional and human level to increase the potential
for long-term fit and high impact across candidates, the hiring leader and the company
culture.
Aaron Klein, Co-Founder and Former CEO at Nitrogen
Donna White does more than just provide executive recruiting. She gets into the heartand soul of a business, understands the talent and the values you are looking for, andhelps you find amazing people uniquely suited for the stage you are in. She was my go-to partner to find key roles across our leadership team from our Series A all the waythrough private equity recap. I've passed the baton as CEO at Nitrogen now, but I can'twait to work with her again in my next company.
