Scaling talent for lasting impact
Our story began with Milan, who spent five years as the head of recruitment at an international innovation agency. Milan helped the agency expand from a single office in Antwerp to a global presence, with teams in London, the United States, and Singapore. Throughout this journey, he relied on strong talent partners in these hubs, partners who truly understood the people needed to imagine and create products that people love, and how to scale them effectively.
However, Milan noticed a major gap in BeNeLux: the same level of specialized recruitment support wasn’t available for SaaS and product businesses. This gap inspired him to start In Five Years.
In Five Years is far from a typical talent agency, and that’s intentional. We use our extensive network in engineering, product and innovation to help companies scale effectively. Beyond just finding talent, we offer free mentoring to support each person’s growth and success within the organization through our network of pro bono mentors.

What sets us apart
We love the game
We thrive on innovation and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to connect you with talent that drives groundbreaking solutions and pushes the boundaries of what's possible. Your success is our success.
We’ve been there
We used to be in-house recruiters. We understand how to structure the human side of your business and provide the strategic support necessary for successful scaling. No commercial fluff.
We build bridges
Our ambition is big, but our approach is personal. We value human connections and believe that every placement is a shared success, making every interaction meaningful and impactful.
We know the different hats
We understand what drives business success and have the empathy to explore niche skills deeply. Our business cases thoroughly validate the skills required to excel in dynamic environments.
We empower talent
Through a network of pro bono mentors, we equip your new hires to excel and shine, preparing them for success over the next five years, just as we do for our own team.
Our
services
01 Scale-up & enterprise recruitment
For companies that have nailed product-market fit and are growing fast, we connect you with the talent you need to build, refine and grow your business as you scale.
02 Startup recruitment
Our extensive network is the backbone of our success, and we take pride in empowering and strengthening the people within it. Hence, we invest in the growth of your new hires by offering pro bono mentoring to help them shine even brighter. Let’s partner up!
03 Agency recruitment
We help agencies build strong teams in engineering, strategy, innovation, design, digital, and product. Our candidates are not only experts in their respective fields but also possess the strong consulting skills essential for thriving in such an environment.
04 Fractional support
Need short-term expertise or an external perspective for your steering committee? Our network of fractional experts in Tech & Product businesses, ranging from C-level to management, specializes in Engineering, Strategy, Innovation, Design, Digital, and Product.
More about how we think
Discover how to shape talent vision, recruitment strategy, and culture in tech and product scaleups.
We share key insights and experiences that guide our approach.
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