Kevin Hartz
Kevin Hartz
MANAGING PARTNER
Kevin brings 20+ years of extensive executive recruiting and in-house recruiting experience in technology and the streaming media industry. Prior to co-founding Herd Freed Hartz, he was the Recruiting Manager for RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK), where he worked for nearly 6 years, as he helped build this streaming media industry leader by recruiting 350 positions during their explosive growth from 90 to 1000 employees and through an IPO. He has been an integral part of bringing executives and key talent for both domestic and international positions at all levels of management including: Sales, Product/Program Management, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Operations. Kevin is also co-founder of the RealNetworks Alumni Organization.
Prior to RealNetworks, Kevin began his recruiting career working as a Senior Recruiter for the executive search division of a premier regional placement firm with technology industry focus placing executives and senior level positions. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree Marketing from Indiana University.
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Favorite quote?
“In separateness lies the worlds greatest misery; in compassion lies the world’s true strength”
“A ship in a harbor is safe but that is not what ships are built for”
Favorite local restaurant?
Tough to pick, but Fonda la Catrina is a fave. Great mole and a fun vibe always.
Favorite books?
4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, Book of Joy by Dalai Lama/Desmond Tutu, Second Mountain by David Brooks
Tell us about your pet
Wrigley is a Havanese and loves everyone
What is your favorite local cause?
KEXP, Samaritan, Seattle Art Museum
What do you love most about living in the PNW?
The natural beauty, the options to be outdoors, the relaxed vibe
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Control the controllable, let the rest go.