Talent Acquisition for “Startup” & Growth Stage Companies

25+ years of recruiting experience, 12+ years supporting fast growth, early stage organizations.

DBI2 Consulting LLC
Prairie Village, Kansas
Doug Burris, Founder & Principal
Doug@dbi2consulting.com
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© 2026 DBI2 Consulting LLC

What We Do

DBI2 Consulting was launched in 2011 with one simple goal – help growing companies land the talent needed to scale.

For Companies

Simple, predictable, and scalable model to support growth-stage companies. $7500.00 per month includes search, hiring, and onboarding for up to three titles, plus expert guidance and strategic planning.

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For Candidates

Direct, Strategic and Tactical coaching, driven by kind candor to help you land more interviews and more offers. We’ll help you clarify the value you bring to the table and prepare you to stand out in today’s ultra-competitive, global talent pool.

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For Students

College students and post grads: You are in a high impact transition period of your life. We can help you lay the foundation for future career success through networking, interview and personal brand coaching

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Our Impact

  • 25+ Years

    of talent acquisition and growth consulting experience focused on startups and growth-stage companies

  • 109 Roles Filled

    for 18 clients in the last 36 months (2024-2026)

  • $1.2MM Saved

    for clients with our unique, flat-fee engagement model - all inclusive search, hiring, and onboarding - compared to 20+% contingency fees

  • Value Adds

    Leverage our knowledge, expertise & network to overcome countless growth-stage challenges - in HR, Funding, Legal, and beyond

Our Clients

Testimonials

  • DBI2 helped us fill key roles, quickly, at multiple startups - and they were able to identify strong culture fits

    Nicholas de Buyl
    VP Sales, Cariina

  • DBI2 has been indispensable in helping us align our staffing plans with our company growth targets

    Bryan Coble
    SVP, Sales & Marketing, ClassWallet

  • Hiring the right people is the most important job as an early-stage founder. To help with this responsibility, look no further than DBI2.

    Jimmy McDermott
    Co-Founder/CTO, Transeo & Pathways OS

  • DBI2 is as good as they come - they have a quick and discerning eye for finding the right fit for both employer and employee

    Kathryn Golden
    Director, Entrepreneur Services, Novel Capital