About us

Who are we?

We founded Sprout Talent because we have a deep appreciation for the human side of recruiting. Our passion lies in connecting top talent with innovative tech companies, creating meaningful relationships with our portfolio companies. We prioritize people over numbers. Learn more about us below.

Meet our team

Trista Widmann
Founder & Executive Recruiter

Trista has spent 14 years recruiting for startups in San Francisco, Austin, New York, Seattle, Chicago and the Canadian tech markets. She is passionate about creating meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients, and ultimately helping people land their dream job.

When she isn’t recruiting, she is likely adventuring with her two daughters and husband, hiking with her pup, traveling, or watching college football.

Michael Widmann
Chief Sourcing Wizard

With six years of experience in elite boutique recruiting firms, he specializes in sourcing executive leadership talent across engineering, product management, and product marketing. His network spans the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Austin, and the Canadian tech markets.

When he isn’t sourcing, he loves researching anything, restoring vintage espresso machines, hiking and any outdoor activity with his kids.

Handpicked talent. Unmatched growth.