Emily + Matt - Founders

matt blackledge and emily blackledge founders of cohort

We’ve both worked in talent acquisition for 25 years, and have learned one key thing: hiring doesn’t have to be expensive, time-consuming, or unpredictable.

For too long, that’s just been accepted as “the way it is” — driven by outdated models rather than market realities.

We started Cohort to do things differently: bringing professional in-house hiring capability to companies that don’t hire all the time, and to make it practical, affordable, and effective — even for a single role.

That’s why Cohort exists.

Our Values

  • COMMITMENT

    Our customers get 100% of us.

    Nothing held back.

    No conflicts of interest.

  • SIMPLICITY

    The best ideas are simple and timeless.

    Success comes from delivering with conviction and consistency.

  • ACCOUNTABILITY

    It’s up to us to make things happen.

    We take responsibility for results and keep going until it’s done.

  • CLARITY

    Communicate with maximum clarity.

    Make it easy for everyone to understand and make decisions.

  • HUMILITY

    We care about what’s right, not who’s right.

    Long-term relationships are built on trust and mutual respect.