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Michael Akkerman

Product,Partnerships, and Commercial Go-To-Market Expertise

Ex-CPO @ Cardlytics (CDLX)

Ex-Partnerships @ Pinterest (PINS)

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:

Advise on your hiring strategy
Define what a great leadership hire looks like for your company size and stage
Leverage my network for candidate introductions
Help screen and assess candidates

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About Michael Akkerman

Michael Akkerman is a seasoned C-level executive with extensive experience in building and operating both privately-held and public companies across various sectors including digital advertising, scaled marketplaces, loyalty programs, consumer products, and financial services. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental in driving significant growth and innovation in multiple high-profile organizations.

As Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Cardlytics (CDLX), he led the company through a period of exponential growth, increasing market cap from $350M to $4B. Oversaw $1B in M&A activity in 2021, developed a new self-service advertising platform, and enhanced bank governance and auditing applications.
As Global Head of Pinterest Partners at Pinterest (PINS), he drove $500M in global total revenue with over 50% YOY growth. Managed an ecosystem of 120+ strategic technology partners and played a key role during Pinterest's IPO, with his channel contributing to 50% of the company's revenue in 2017-2018.
Helped secure a $20M Growth Round from Bain Capital. Spearheaded the evolution of the sales approach towards enterprise solution suite selling, driving major shifts in the company's strategy and operations, as Global Vice President at Kenshoo: .
Built and led a 50-person product organization focused on diversity and inclusion, and oversaw a 220-person Engineering and Technology organization.
Actively involved with Techstars and the Australian Trade Commission, mentoring startups and advising companies on scaling and achieving success in new markets. An avid seed investor and consultant to numerous growth-phase companies.

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