TalentRise is an executive search, coaching, and leadership development firm based in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 2008, TalentRise provides flexible and customized solutions to private equity and VC-backed companies, as well as mid- and large-market employers.

TalentRise is part of Aleron Group, a global workforce and business solutions provider. With over 60 years of industry experience, Aleron’s mission is to connect people with businesses in ways that change lives. As part of Aleron Group’s shared services model, TalentRise offers access to compliance, quality, legal, HR, and marketing/communications teams—and these resources provide value-added services to support our clients.

Executive and Professional Search
TalentRise specializes in senior leadership searches from Director to C-level for organizations undergoing growth, change, or transformation. We go beyond sourcing talent—acting as ambassadors for our clients to find leaders who are the right cultural and strategic fit. Our expertise spans executive management, accounting & finance, human resources, sales & marketing, technology & digital, and strategy & operations. We help businesses acquire high-quality emerging leaders and senior executives who will make a lasting impact on organizational growth.

Coaching and Leadership Development
Our coaching and leadership development practice helps leaders do the inner work needed to lead authentically, build high-performing teams, and align with organizational values. Led by certified coaches with at least 15 years of senior leadership experience, we create transformative spaces for leaders and teams to strengthen awareness, foster deeper relationships, and drive higher performance. Our services include leadership development coaching, team coaching, leadership assessments, and our proprietary Fast Start New Leader Integration Coaching program—all grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and performance science methodologies.

What Makes TalentRise Different
At TalentRise, we don’t just find leaders—we build lasting partnerships that drive transformational results. Our Net Promoter Score of 87 nearly doubles the industry average of 45, placing us among the world’s most customer-centric organizations. TalentRise is built on relationships and unwavering commitment to client results. Our integrated approach combines executive search and coaching. We find exceptional leaders, then coach them through successful onboarding while strengthening the overall leadership team. Our selective approach to client partnerships enables us to build robust candidate pools and deliver exceptional outcomes. We offer full search transparency through interactive online dashboards, comprehensive leadership “fit” assessments, and 90-day Fast Start onboarding coaching to accelerate new leader productivity. With 17+ years of experience and dedicated long-standing client relationships, we walk alongside our clients toward their growth objectives, moving beyond filling roles to tackle talent challenges and enhance business performance.

Some of TalentRise’s commendations include:

· 2018, 2024, 2025 Hunt Scanlon Top Executive Search Firm

· 2021 & 2025 Hunt Scanlon Private Equity Recruiting Power 100

· 2020 Forbes Top Management Consulting Firm