Anthony Little
Partner | Enterprise SaaS, AI Native Software & Cyber
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Anthony Little is a seasoned Recruiting Partner specializing in C-level and GTM leadership hires for disruptive technology and VC/PE-backed companies across Europe and the US. With over 25 years of experience, he has partnered with founders and investors at high-growth organizations and enterprise giants - including Oracle, MongoDB, FloQast, Kong, Transmit Security, and Everimpact - to build high-impact executive teams.
His focus centers on the intersection of deep tech and systemic scalability:
- •AI-Native Architecture: Finding leaders who understand the paradigm shift from traditional software to agentic, LLM-driven enterprise applications.
- •Enterprise SaaS Scaling: Matching high-growth B2B platforms with executives who bring rigor, predictable revenue models, and operational excellence.
- •Cyber & Trust GTM Strategy: Scaling GTM and Operations teams capable of navigating highly complex, enterprise-grade security sales cycles in an evolving threat landscape.
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Articles by Anthony Little
AI Threats, Investment, and the Missing Link: Building Resilient AI Cyber Leadership Teams in Europe
Cross-Atlantic Hires and Why Most International Expansions Fail
Most international expansions fail not because of a lack of product-market fit, but because of leadership-market fit. Learn how to find a true Market Founder - not just a regional VP - for your cross-Atlantic expansion.
Building the Revenue Machine: Hiring your first CRO vs. VP of Sales in a scaling startup
Do you hire a CRO or a VP of Sales? It's not just a title decision — it's an operating model decision. Anthony Little breaks down when each hire is right, what each role actually owns, and how to evaluate your first senior revenue leader.
The EMEA Expansion Playbook
The opportunity in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region is staggering. With a combined GDP exceeding $20 trillion and a digitally-native population, it represents the most significant growth lever available to any US-based technology scale-up. Yet, the shores of the Atlantic are littered with the wreckage of ventures that faltered. Most expansions […]
The UK Tech Crucible: A Leadership Guide to Visibility, Investment, and Growth
The UK tech industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and dynamism, cementing its position as a global powerhouse. Surpassing a £1 trillion valuation, the sector stands as a testament to British innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. From London's bustling FinTech scene to the deep tech hubs in Cambridge and Manchester, the UK is a fertile ground […]
You should speak with Anthony if…
- 1You are a VC-backed founder building your first global Go-to-Market team.
- 2You are a US-based company looking to expand operations into the UK or European markets.
- 3You need a leadership hire capable of driving disruptive change through AI and new technology.
- 4You require a recruitment partner with a 25-year deep-reach network across multiple European territories.