Struggling to Scale Your Startup Without a Full HR Team?

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Trusted by 20+ years in HR operations

Supporting startups from seed stage to growth

If You're a Startup CEO or HR Leader, You Know These Pain Points All Too Well...

You're burning hours trying to hire top talent while your competitors snap them up faster

Headcount scaling, HR chaos rising. No budget for a full-time HR director?

Your team is growing fast, but your HR infrastructure can't keep up with the pace

A group of business people are shaking hands over a table.

Sound familiar? You're not alone.

There's a better way.

Your HR systems are held together with duct tape and spreadsheets and it's costing you time and money

Compliance issues keep you up at night because you don't have proper processes in place

You're stuck between scaling your business and managing your people and both are suffering

Introducing Your Embedded HR Arm: Scalable, Strategic, and Ready to Deploy

Tripod Networking acts as your off-site HR department—not just another consultant that bills you for advice. We roll up our sleeves and become part of your team, handling everything from recruiting top talent to building HR systems that scale with your growth. With over 20 years of experience, we've mastered the art of supporting startups through every stage of growth.

Plug & Play Solution

No lengthy onboarding. No steep learning curve. We assess your needs, design a right-sized solution, and execute immediately. You stay focused on innovation while we handle the people operations.

Fully Customizable

Your startup is unique, and your HR needs are too. We tailor every solution to your stage, goals, and budget whether you need hourly sourcing, contingent staffing, or full HR infrastructure.

Embedded HR Partner

We don't just advise, we execute. Think of us as your dedicated HR team that's always aligned with your mission, from seed funding to Series C and beyond.

Our Core Services: HR Operations & Recruiting Built for Startups

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

We find and secure top talent fast. Choose from flexible pricing: percentage per hire, flat fee, hourly rates, or monthly retainer. Tell us your budget, and we'll structure a program that works.

HR Operations Support

From processes and procedures to office setup and compliance management, we build HR infrastructure that scales with your business and keeps you legally protected.

Contingent Staffing

Need specialized skills for a project or temporary coverage? We provide full-time contractors and contingent staff to fill gaps quickly without long-term commitments.

Office & Workspace Solutions

Setting up a new office or workspace? We handle the logistics, setup, and operational details so you can focus on building your business.

HR Systems & Process Design

We create and implement HR processes, procedures, and systems tailored to your growth stage—ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

Strategic HR Advisory

Get expert guidance on compensation strategy, organizational structure, team scaling, and HR best practices from professionals who've been in the trenches.

How We Become Your HR Team in 3 Steps

01 Assess Your Needs

We dive deep into your current structure, pain points, and growth goals. No cookie-cutter solutions—we build a strategy that fits YOUR startup's unique challenges and stage.

02 Design Your Custom Solution

Based on your goals and budget, we create a right-sized HR solution. Whether you need recruiting support, full HR operations, or both—we design a system that scales with you.

03 Execute & Grow Together

We don't just hand you a plan—we execute it. We become your embedded HR team, continuously refining and adapting as your business grows. You get the support you need, when you need it.

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Why Startup CEOs Choose

Cost-Effective Flexibility: Pay only for what you need. No expensive full-time hires. No wasted overhead. Just strategic HR support that fits your budget.

20+ Years of Expertise: We've been supporting growing companies with proven HR strategies that work in real-world startup environments.

Complete Transparency: No hidden fees. No surprises. Just honest pricing and clear deliverables you can track and measure.

Speed to Market: We move fast because startups can't afford to wait. Get recruitment, HR systems, and operational support deployed in days, not months.