Founder & Principal Recruiter

Claire
Fleming Sidhu

Founder, Daybreak Talent · Orange County, CA

15 years of recruiting experience. A genuine love of people. And a belief that the best hires happen when everyone feels heard, respected, and excited about what comes next.

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My story

Recruiting that
starts with people

I've been in recruiting for 15 years — and in that time I've run my own agency, managed in-house talent teams, and owned end-to-end hiring processes for companies at every stage. What I've learned through all of it is simple: the best outcomes happen when the candidate is genuinely at the center of the process.

"I don't place people in jobs. I help them find the right next chapter."

My specialty is working with growth-stage startups — the 0 to 100 journey. That phase is electric, fast, and high-stakes. The wrong hire can slow everything down; the right one can change the company's trajectory. I understand what it takes to recruit well in that environment because I've lived it, over and over, with founders who needed a true partner — not just a vendor.

While I'm deeply rooted in tech and engineering recruiting, I bring the same consultative approach to GTM, sales, product, and marketing hires. Great people are great people — and I know how to find them across functions.

What makes my approach different is that I build real relationships. With candidates. With hiring managers. With the teams I work alongside. I take the time to understand what someone actually wants from their career, and what a company actually needs from their next hire — not just the job description, but the human reality behind it.

When I'm not recruiting, I'm with my family in Orange County — which, honestly, is what keeps me grounded and reminds me every day that work is something people do in service of the lives they want to live.

How I work

The values behind
every search

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Relationship first

I invest in getting to know people — not just their resume. Long-term relationships mean better matches and a network that keeps delivering over time.

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Consultative approach

I act as a strategic partner, not an order-taker. I'll push back when needed, share what I'm seeing in the market, and help you make smarter hiring decisions.

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Candidate-centered

Candidates are people, not pipelines. I keep them informed, respected, and excited throughout the process — because how you treat candidates says everything about your culture.

Work with Claire

Ready to find your
next great hire?

Whether you're building out an engineering team or searching for that elusive GTM leader, let's have an honest conversation about what you actually need.

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