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John J. Higginson

CTO @ Curriculum Associates | Board Member | Tech Advisor

Hunt Club is a new type of search firm that seamlessly integrates service, tech, and network effects to help companies find visionary talent and build stronger teams.

As an Expert in the Hunt Club community, I am thrilled to extend my expertise and experience to the Hunt Club community. Some of the areas I can be helpful:

Define what a great tech or product leader looks like including the right profile for your company’s specific needs
Leverage my network for candidate introductions
Assist in creating the assessment process
Help review, assess, and/or vet candidates
Provide strategic advice on building and scaling high-performing product and engineering teams

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About John J. Higginson

John J. Higginson is an accomplished technology leader with a strong background in driving innovation and building high-performance teams. Serving in the past as the CPTO of Groupon, CTO at Enova, CPTO at Florist Transworld Delivery, CTO at Applied Systems, and the CTO at Chief, John has a proven track record of building and leading strong technology teams at growing and transformational companies. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer at Curriculum Associates, he is dedicated to enhancing K-12 education through advanced technology solutions.

As Chief Product and Technology Officer at Chief, built and led a team of over 100, delivering comprehensive digital experiences and contributing to the company's unicorn valuation.
Oversaw a global team of 900+, as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Groupon, enhancing mobile apps, websites, and infrastructure, serving millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.
As CTO at Enova International, he led technology efforts that served over 4 million customers and processed more than $18 billion in loan originations.
One of the early employees of Applied Systems Inc and later CTO, scaled Applied Systems from an early startup to a PE exit of more than $300M.
A passionate advocate for diversity, John mentors emerging women tech leaders and supports underrepresented communities through programs like 1871's WMNTech and i.c. stars.
An experienced tech advisor, he has provided guidance on technology and product strategy to companies in a variety of industries from intelligent buildings to insurtech
Active in various boards, including Havoc Shield and Zengines, providing strategic direction and oversight.
John holds a B.A. from Northern Illinois University and an M.S. in IT and Privacy Law, with honors from The UIC Law School, and is a frequent writer on technology, tech law, and leadership topics.

Who are Hunt Club Experts?

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Hunt Club Experts are well-connected industry leaders, executives, and high performers who refer people in their network for positions with Hunt Club client organizations.

The Expert Network represents a wide range of industries and functions. Experts are among the top minds in their fields, including visionary marketing executives, first-rate technology leaders, and more.

Hunt Club vs. Traditional Recruiting Models

Imagine if thousands of top business leaders could introduce you to and help you hire your next high-impact executive or individual contributor. Hunt Club is a new type of search firm that makes this possible through a powerful combination of network effects, AI matching technology, and recruiters with industry expertise.

Hunt Club's Model

25,000+ Well-Connected Industry Experts

Our Expert Community connects and refers us to top candidates in their inner circle for open roles. And thanks to our technology, we can do it at scale.

Warm Introductions = 55% Higher Response Rate

A trusted introduction from a well-respected peer makes all the difference and cuts through the noise, resulting in more successful outreach.

Tech-Driven Search Platform

Our Search Platform leverages matching technology to identify bullseye candidates and automates recruiting tasks to hire 6-8x faster.

Recruiting Specialists With Functional Expertise

Hunt Club recruiters are equipped with the deep industry knowledge, market insights, and functional expertise it takes to find the best candidates.

Traditional Recruiting Models

A Single Recruiter's Book of Business

In the world of talent, it comes down to who you know. Why limit your talent pipeline to a single recruiter's phonebook?

Cold Calls & Unopened Emails

In today's competitive world, cold calls go unanswered and traditional recruiting emails gather dust in an inbox, failing to reach the talent you need.

The Old Rolodex

Time is of the essence in the race for top talent. Manual recruiting processes and outdated contact info hold back a growing company.

Recruiting Generalists

You are looking for exceptional, one-of-a-kind talent with specialized skill sets. Your recruiters shouldn't be any different.

Hunt Club is Trusted by Top Companies

1000s of roles placed for thousands of the world's most successful companies

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
SVP of Revenue
SVP of Engineering
VP of Marketing
VP of People
VP of Product
VP of Branding
VP of Finance
Director of Sales
Director of Product Design
Director of Growth Marketing
Director of HR/People

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Expert Story

A referral from a respected peer makes all the difference

Meet Lindsay Knight, Partner at Chicago Ventures. She’s a Hunt Club Expert who has made over 50 introductions to contacts in her network. Learn how her relationship with a seasoned HR leader in Chicago helped him land his next exciting role at a high-growth startup.

Read Lindsay's Story