Trey Shelton

Trey Shelton is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive recruiter with over 15 years of experience in the startup ecosystem. He is the founder of Position, an executive search firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, which specializes in talent acquisition for high-growth startups in sectors such as consumer goods, crypto/fintech, and climate technology.

Professional Background

Before founding Position in 2018, Trey Shelton had a notable career in the tech industry. He founded Music Interactive, a rich media company focused on the digital music space, which he successfully exited in 2014. Following this, he transitioned to executive recruiting, becoming a Partner at Safire Partners in Southern California, where he placed over 100 executives in various high-growth startups across multiple industries, including SaaS and digital media.

Trey's expertise extends to mentoring, having served as a mentor at Techstars Music, and he has a strong educational background with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Vanderbilt University. His firm, Position, has achieved significant success, with a track record of over 80 placements in four years and a focus on early-stage startups.12

Current Focus

At Position, Trey Shelton emphasizes a deep understanding of the tech industry's evolution and the dynamics of startup growth. His firm aims to connect emerging companies with the right leadership talent, leveraging a robust network and a data-driven approach to recruitment. The firm has a particular focus on sourcing candidates for executive roles, with an impressive average time to fill positions and a high retention rate for placed candidates.1