Founded in 1976 by Silicon Valley search pioneer David Powell, Sr., DPI has proudly served the recruiting needs of technology, life sciences, and energy companies of all sizes and stages for more than forty years. We are widely recognized as a leading boutique firm providing executive-level retained search services to a diverse set of clients in the United States, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Our clients include the top-tier venture capital firms and leading-edge corporations that have built the foundation of the high-technology sector. We have the expertise and resources to satisfy the most challenging client requirements, and the focus and agility to drive projects to closure quickly.