Led by Experience. Building for Results.
Where Executive Search Meets AI-powered Scale.
Led By Experience. Built With Intent.
Search Meets SaaS
We came together from two sides of the recruitment coin: one from executive search, the other from SaaS. What unites us is a belief that technology will shape the future of recruitment — not just to deliver short-term results, but to build lasting success for organisations seeking high-skill talent.
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Executive Search | Japan | Technology
Murray Clarke has spent his career building and scaling executive search businesses in Japan. A consistent theme across that journey is simple: every agency he has helped build or lead has seen a successful acquisition, including the firm he founded.
He began his search career as an early hire at a specialist firm, joining as the second employee and helping establish foundations that later supported growth to more than 200 staff. After a period working inside VMware Japan as an outbound recruiter, he became a senior leader at RGF Executive (Recruit Holdings), where he was recognised during the company’s transition to new ownership.
In 2014, Murray founded Technology Futures K.K., building it from inception into a respected executive search and outbound RPO business that was later acquired by ManpowerGroup Japan.
After several years in New Zealand developing the TalentHub platform, Murray returned to Japan in 2025 to launch TalentHub Partners K.K., bringing together executive search, outbound RPO, and platform innovation.
He holds a BA and BCom from the University of Otago and undertook further study at the University of Tokyo.
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Recruitment | SaaS | AI
Konstantin is a full-stack recruitment technology expert with more than 15 years of experience building software platforms across industries. He co-founded Interviewy, an AI-powered interview automation platform used by major US hospitality brands such as Five Guys, Halal Guys, Blaze Pizza, and Cinnabon, helping them streamline high-volume hiring and cut time-to-hire dramatically.
Earlier in his career he co-founded Mirabo Systems International, where he led development of Livepoint, a business intelligence tool for the pharmaceutical sector. He also held senior roles at IBM Global Services, Deloitte Consulting, and BearingPoint.
At TalentHub, Konstantin leads product strategy and development. He is designing an AI-powered recruitment platform to reduce administrative work, enhance candidate and client experience, and equip recruiters with the tools they need to compete in today’s market.
Our Story
A Technology Platform With A Pivot
We met online through a platform connecting founders with engineers, and since 2022 we’ve been building software together from opposite sides of the world.
Our first product, Referable, was a referral-generation SaaS inspired by talent-mapping tools at a major hyperscaler. We trialled CRM integrations, including HubSpot (which even inspired the name), but growth proved tough when Murray relocated to New Zealand and networks disappeared overnight. The pandemic only amplified the challenge.
That experience pushed us to rethink. We realised the real opportunity wasn’t just another SaaS plug-in — it was a platform that blends technology with recruitment execution. By 2023 we had pivoted into building an AI-powered system covering business development, data enrichment, referral mapping, and client engagement. Rather than bolt on features, we built them ourselves so everything integrates in one seamless workflow.
This evolution set the foundation for modular RPO solutions — combining recruiters with tech modules that leave lasting value. Clients can adopt what they need — Brand Amplification, Referable, or future modules — scaling up or down as hiring demands change.
The pivot also aligned with Murray’s return to Japan in 2025 and the establishment of TalentHub Partners K.K. With 20+ years of experience building and leading recruitment firms in Japan, Murray brings the local knowledge to guide clients on high impact executive search and to make RPO strategic, not transactional.
Company Information
TalentHub Partners (Japan)
Core Business: Recruitment
Company number: 4011701028259
登録番号：T3010001225187
Recruitment License: 13-ユ-318925
Registered office: Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Directors: Murray Clarke, Konstantin Ivanov
Email: info@talenthubpartners.com
TalentHub Solutions (NZ)
Core Business: Software development
Company number: 8132741
NZBN: 9429048753357
Registered office: North Shore, Auckland
Directors: Murray Clarke, Konstantin Ivanov
Email: info@talenthubpartners.com
TalentHub operates under a SOHO (Small Office / Home Office) structure, so full addresses are not published on the website. For registered office details or further information, please contact us through the inquiry form.
