Expert Talent Acquisition specialists
OUR MISSION
Recruiting has been stuck in the same outdated model for over 100 years: slow, expensive, and hidden behind inflated fees. We believe companies deserve better. Colossus exists to democratize access to great talent by replacing bloated costs with flat fees, streamlining the process with automation, and guaranteeing every hire.
WHY WE
EXIST
The Old Way:
Traditional headhunters charge 20–35% of salary, take months to deliver, and rarely guarantee results.
The Colossus Way:
Flat, transparent pricing. Faster delivery. 12-month guarantee. No smoke and mirrors.
WHY
WE
EXIST
The Old Way:
Traditional headhunters charge 20–35% of salary, take months to deliver, and rarely guarantee results.
The Colossus Way:
Flat, transparent pricing. Faster delivery. 12-month guarantee. No smoke and mirrors.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our vision is simple: make world-class recruiting accessible to every business, whether you’re a fast-growing startup or an established enterprise. By breaking down the barriers of cost and complexity, we’re building a future where hiring is clear, fair, and built for speed.
Why
colossus?
We chose the name Colossus to represent strength, stability, and scale. Just like the businesses we serve, our foundation is built to last — but our approach is built to adapt.
Our Leadership
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Austin Younglove is an entrepreneur, sales leader, and talent strategist based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the Founder of Colossus Search Group, a modern executive search firm focused on delivering high-impact talent solutions through flat-fee, Recruiting-as-a-Service, and traditional search models.
With a background spanning executive recruiting, business development, and enterprise-level technology consulting, Austin brings a unique blend of analytical thinking, negotiation skill, and relationship-driven leadership to his work. He has partnered with companies ranging from early-stage startups to international organizations, helping them secure the leadership and technical talent required to scale.
Austin is deeply connected to the Arizona business community and frequently collaborates with founders, executives, and investors on growth initiatives. Known for his direct, transparent approach, he focuses on building long-term partnerships.
Austin Younglove
Founder
Lisa Garstang
Managing Director
Lisa brings nearly 30 years of recruiting experience to Colossus Search Group. She built her foundation at KMPG and Robert Half, where she spent over a decade managing client relationships and leading strategic accounts. That experience carried her through senior roles in IT recruiting, professional services hiring, and eventually C-suite executive search across accounting and finance, IT, HR, marketing, and legal.
She is an active voice in the staffing industry, speaking at events like ASA Staffing World and the Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum. Lisa's background spanning enterprise firms and boutique search gives her a sharp understanding of what companies need when making critical senior hires. At Colossus, she brings that same focus to helping clients find leaders who deliver results.