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Curating Leaders. Driving Growth. Creating Value.

B2B-VIP Executive Alliance

A Leadership Enablement Platform for private equity investors and mid-market companies to drive enterprise value creation. 


We integrate bespoke executive search, curated executive peer networks, and embedded leadership and career coaching to strengthen organizational capability, mitigate performance risk, and maximize 

Unlock your growth potential

Our Founder

Proven Experience. Unique Perspective.

Carl Kutsmode, is a respected executive search industry leader with 25+ years of experience connecting senior leaders to their next big opportunity. His career spans executive search, outsourced recruitment (RPO), and Corporate HR / Talent Consulting. Career highlights include: 


  • Two successful business exits: one to Private Equity, one to a global family-owned firm
     
  • Management consultant with expertise modernizing and optimizing recruiting and HR systems for employers
     
  • Deep insight into executive leadership qualifications desired by privately owned mid -market companies and investor-backed, high-growth scaling organizations
     
  • Experience working with founders of established mid-market US firms and foreign owned global firms expanding into North America


  • Extensive public speaking and expert panel facilitation experience at corporate events and industry conferences 

Passionate About Connecting People

Carl's passion is networking and helping investors, mid-market  employers and senior leaders connect to advance careers, grow revenues. and create value.


Whether engaged as a retained search consultant, executive career coach, or curated network facilitator, one thing is consistent - Carl approaches each engagement with intention, integrity and a high bar for quality results and client satisfaction.


Connect with Carl on LinkedIn!  

Email Carl

 

Industries We Serve

Executive Recruitment, Peer Networking & Career Services

 Whether you're hiring for a newly funded startup, a private equity-backed growth firm scaling through M&A, or a mid-market company expanding into new domestic or international markets, we specialize in the following industries: 


  • Private Equity / Investor Portfolio Companies  
  • Technology & Engineering  
  • Manufacturing / Distribution & Logistics  
  • Professional & Financial Services  


We work exclusively with senior executives (C-Suite, President, SVP/SVP) and Directors upon request. 

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Where the Right Connection Changes Everything

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Built Differently, On Purpose

Trusted Partners. Elite Capabilities.

Trusted Partners. Elite Capabilities.

We’re not a database, job board, or a mass networking group. B2B-VIP Executive Alliance was built on the belief that real momentum happens through meaningful, trusted relationships.

Our approach is rooted in:

  • Curation over volume: Every relationship we foster is intentional and aligned with a clear goal.
  • Trust-first execution: We operate with discretion, integrity, and with a long-term relationship focus.
  • White-glove support: We handle every step with care and clarity.
     

The result? Better hires. Smarter job and career transitions...and opportunities that come to you through people who already trust you.

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Trusted Partners. Elite Capabilities.

Trusted Partners. Elite Capabilities.

Trusted Partners. Elite Capabilities.

To ensure our clients receive the highest level of service and results, we collaborate with a select network of best-in-class partners. These trusted relationships expand and enhance our core delivery capabilities in the following areas:

  • Executive Search and Leadership Assessment
  • Leadership Development & Coaching
  • Executive Onboarding
  • Interim or Fractional CXO Placement and Project-Based Business Solutions
  • Talent Strategy and Organizational Design
  • AI Technology-Enabled Solutions


By aligning with proven experts in each domain, we offer scalable, customized solutions that help organizations achieve critical talent and business outcomes.

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Who We've Helped

Trusted Partners. Elite Capabilities.

Who We've Helped

We’ve supported executive talent and leadership teams at growth-stage startups, mid-market innovators, and investor-backed companies experiencing transformation.


Examples:

  • Connected a PE-backed CEO with a fractional CFO experienced in M&A integration
  • Supported a founder with branding + networking strategy that led to an advisory board seat
  • For an Italian company, placed an Italian born, North American President in the US followed by a VP of Sales - both with deep industry relationships and strong culture alignment

Let's Build Something Meaningful Together!

Connect and Grow

Whether you're seeking to hire your next proven executive, navigating a business or career growth challenge, or seeking opportunities to expand your peer networking within our curated executive network, we’re here to help you make the right connections that yield exceptional outcomes.

Unlock your growth potential today!

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B2B-VIP Executive Alliance

20 N Wacker Dr ste 1200, Chicago, IL, USA

Office 1 - 872-762-6777 Email info@b2b-vip.com

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08:30 am – 05:30 pm

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