Mike Callagy

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Senior Director- Paragon Practice at Paragon

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Mike Callagy is a Senior Director with over 25 years of experience in high-volume technical recruiting for VC/PE-backed companies. He specializes in building elite engineering, product, and design organizations in sectors like GenAI, Cloud, and Fintech. People who have worked with him often describe him as strategic, collaborative, and resourceful.

As a veteran of the United States Army, Mike is passionate about supporting the military community. He has channeled this passion professionally by creating and managing veteran talent programs, acting as an advocate and ally for candidates transitioning from military to civilian careers.

He successfully established and ran the entire Veterans Talent Program at JUUL Labs.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Charismatic

Assertive

They like to keep things under control.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Veteran Advocacy
Ran the Veterans' Talent Program at JUUL Labs and is described in recommendations as an advocate and ally for veteran candidates.
Executive Recruiting
Has over 25 years of experience placing executive and senior leadership talent within the technology, product, and design sectors.
High-Growth Tech
Focuses on recruiting for high-growth sectors, including GenAI, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Healthtech, and Fintech for VC/PE-backed companies.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2021
Senior Director- Paragon Practice at Paragon
2019 - 2019
Senior Program Manager, Veteran Programs at JUUL Labs
2017 - 2021
Sr. Technical Recruiter – Integrated Defense Systems at Raytheon
5-2016 - 3-2017
Sr. Technical Recruiter at River Group Technologies
6-2012 - 5-2016
Manager, Product Sales and Operations Northeast Division at Comcast

Education

1989 - 1996
United States Army from Military
Education details unavailable from Franklin Pierce University

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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Mike

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