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I find the people others can't.

Hi, I'm Savvina. The Web3 and AI headhunter founders call when the hire can't go wrong.

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I work with companies across the US and Europe. Based in Europe, I overlap with both EU hours and US mornings, so nothing waits a day.

Savvina Drougouti, Web3 and AI headhunter

About me

I'm a headhunter. A damn good one.

I work with founders, CTOs, and hiring managers in Web3, AI, Crypto, Blockchain, and Fintech. Some come to me with one hard-to-fill role. Others need someone who can shape their hiring strategy and run the full process while they focus on building. I do both.

I take a limited number of active searches at a time. Every candidate I submit has been properly assessed. I stay with them through the whole process, keep them informed, and make sure they're as bought in as the client is.

The people I work with tend to come back. That tells you more than anything else I could say here.

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My Expertise

DeFi, CeFi, L1s and L2s, stablecoins, digital assets, ZK and privacy tech, AI-native companies, fintech. I know these spaces well enough to have a real conversation about what a role actually requires.

Every person I submit has been through a proper assessment call with me. I verify they are who they say they are. I review their background, check what they have actually built, and ask the questions a generalist recruiter would not think to ask.

My sourcing goes deep because my network does. Years in these industries mean I know the people before the role exists. The best candidates are rarely looking. I go after them anyway.

DeFiCeFiL1s & L2sStablecoinsDigital AssetsZK & PrivacyAI-nativeFintech
My Services

Recent placements

Company names stay private. The results don't.

People Operations Manager

Series B Payment InfrastructureEuropeFilled in 4 weeks

Senior Account Executive

Stablecoin fintech platform, VC-backedUnited StatesFilled in 5 weeks

Technical Product Manager

Early-stage Bitcoin DeFi protocolGlobalFilled in 2 weeks

Social Media Manager

Self-custodial Web3 walletEuropeFilled in 3 weeks

Growth Marketing Lead

Multi-chain DeFi restaking protocolIndiaFilled in 2 weeks

Cryptography Researcher

Series A Ethereum L2 and ZK infrastructureEuropeFilled in 4 weeks

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53+ placements within 3 years

1–0 wks

First candidates in 1 to 2 weeks

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3 to 5 candidates per role, all assessed

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3 month replacement guarantee

For Candidates

I work with people who are open to the right conversation. If something I am working on could be relevant to where you want to go next, I will reach out.

Every candidate I work with gets real feedback, proper preparation before interviews, and honest communication throughout. Your time matters. So does your reputation. I treat both accordingly.

If you are the kind of person who wants to be found when the right role comes up, join my niche network.

Client and Candidate Reviews

5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 reviews

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Iryna Petrenko

MLRO, CAMS

It is my great pleasure to recommend Savvina as an exceptional professional in the field of recruitment. I had the opportunity to work with her as a candidate, and the experience exceeded all my expectations. From the very first interview, I felt as if I were…

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Alb B

CEO, General Counsel @ InstaXchange

Savvina has helped us build our core team from scratch. She not only identified and placed the best crypto professionals but also provided ongoing support throughout the process. Her deep network and understanding of the space made the whole experience smooth …

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Artur Loc

MLRO, Crypto Project Manager @ Finera

Working with Savvina was a real pleasure. She quickly understood our needs and helped us find the right candidates after we had struggled on our own. Approachable, supportive, and professional, I highly recommend her to any organization looking for efficient a…

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Alex Forshaw

Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer @ Ducat Protocol

Savvina is thoughtful, intelligent, and highly effective. When we needed to fill a highly specific technical product manager role, Savvina quickly sourced multiple high-quality leads, and we were very happy with the result. We would work with her again in a he…

How it works

No black box. Here's exactly what happens after we talk.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    The intake call

    We talk about the role, the team, and what "right" actually looks like. Including the stuff that isn't in the job description.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    The search

    I go deep into my network and the market, mostly people who aren't looking. Every person gets an assessment call with me before you ever see their name.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    The shortlist

    You get 3 to 5 candidates within 1 to 2 weeks, each with my honest notes on why they fit and what to watch out for.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Interviews to offer

    I stay with you and the candidates until the offer is signed. Feedback both ways, no ghosting, no surprises.

Got a hire that can't go wrong?

Tell me about the role and your timeline. If I'm not the right fit, I'll tell you straight.

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FAQ

Got questions about working with a Web3 and AI headhunter? These are the ones that come up most often. If something isn't covered here, reach out directly and I'll give you a straight answer.