Prevail Recruiting, a next-generation staffing agency founded by Ryan Berry, a 15-year recruiting industry veteran, and Max Hansen, seasoned executive search leader, Co-Founder of Prevail Recruiting, and Founder & CEO of Y Scouts, launched with a mission to transform the recruiting landscape and disrupt the traditional staffing agency model. The company pairs advanced AI-driven systems with industry-leading recruiter compensation and a culture designed to eliminate burnout.
Prevail Recruiting’s launch underscores the urgent need for a better recruiting model. A 2025 survey by Top Echelon found that almost half of recruiters reported declines in placements and revenue, and when asked to grade the health of the industry, 46% gave it a “C.” Research from Thomas International shows that nearly half of all mis-hires stem from poor role fit (46%) or cultural misalignment (44%), costly failures for both clients and candidates. Together, these trends highlight a system under strain, in which traditional agency practices are failing to meet today’s hiring challenges.
Designed from the ground up “by recruiters, for recruiters,” Prevail breaks away from outdated agency models by combining innovative recruiting automation via Agentic AI technology with elite human expertise—delivering placements up to 50% faster than traditional firms. The company empowers top recruiters with autonomy, high commissions, and the freedom to work any industry or market without restrictive territories or silos.
“The old recruiting model is broken. We built Prevail by listening to what top recruiters actually want: higher commissions, transparency, leadership opportunities, and the tools to win,” said Ryan Berry, Founder & CEO of Prevail Recruiting. “It’s about taking the best parts of recruiting—relationships, speed, and quality—and removing roadblocks that slow great recruiters down or burn them out. Our AI powered Lead Distribution System eliminates the endless cold chase so recruiters can focus on what they do best: closing deals and building relationships. We’re building a place where top performers thrive, clients win, and candidates get better opportunities faster.”
Prevail delivers specialized staffing solutions across all industries, but especially technology, construction, accounting & finance, legal, engineering, biotech, healthcare, sales, and more with unmatched speed-to-hire. By pairing seasoned industry best recruiters with AI-driven targeting, clients reduce time-to-fill without sacrificing candidate quality.
“Our vision is simple, attract the best recruiters in the business, remove their pain points, and give them the tools to outperform every competitor,” said Max Hansen, Co-Founder of Prevail Recruiting and Founder & CEO of Y Scouts. “We’re merging the speed of technology with the human touch that drives lasting hiring success. When recruiters win, clients win, and the industry gets better.”
Prevail Recruiting is now accepting client hiring projects and actively interviewing experienced top 10% recruiters nationwide.
