Search Catalyst
About Us
Founded in February 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Search Catalyst Private Limited has grown into one of India’s most trusted partners in Client Acquisition as a Service, Recruitment & Staffing, RPO, and Vendor Aggregator solutions. Over the last decade, we have empowered enterprises, staffing vendors, and growing consultancies to unlock high-value client empanelments, accelerate business growth, and achieve long-term sustainability.
At the core of Search Catalyst lies a simple vision: to eliminate the biggest roadblock faced by most recruitment and staffing firms — client acquisition and market access. In a highly competitive industry where winning clients is often more difficult than delivering services, we serve as the bridge that connects vendors with corporates, system integrators, product companies, BFSI enterprises, global captives, and multinational organizations
Leadership Profile
Mr. Ashok Yadav – Managing Director
Mr. Ashok Yadav is the Managing Director of Search Catalyst Private Limited and a seasoned HR leader with over 30 years of rich experience in the Human Resources and Talent Management industry. A distinguished alumnus of Pune University, where he completed his Master in Computer Management & MBA, he has dedicated his professional journey to transforming the way organizations approach recruitment, staffing, and workforce management.
With a deep understanding of people, processes, and business dynamics, Mr. Yadav has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between top talent and leading enterprises across industries. His expertise spans across Recruitment Services, Staffing Solutions, RPO, Client Acquisition Strategy, and Vendor Management, making him a respected voice in the HR and staffing ecosystem.
For more than a decade, under his leadership, Search Catalyst has grown into a trusted partner for organizations seeking scalable, compliant, and future-ready workforce solutions. He strongly believes that human capital is the backbone of business growth, and his vision is to empower organizations with the right people, right strategies, and right opportunities.
Known for his strategic foresight and people-first approach, Mr. Yadav combines his decades of HR expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset, ensuring that Search Catalyst continues to deliver measurable impact for clients, vendors, and partners alike.
Mr. Akash Agarwal – Director, Sales & Strategy
Mr. Akash Agarwal is a dynamic business leader with over 15 years of extensive experience in Hardcore Sales, Business Development, and Human Resource Consulting. An alumnus of SRM University, Chennai, where he earned his MBA, he has carved a reputation as a growth architect for organizations across industries.
Known for his razor-sharp business acumen and relentless passion for building sustainable growth models, Mr. Agarwal has been instrumental in supporting 40+ startups in their journey from scratch to profitability. His ability to craft go-to-market strategies, establish revenue channels, and drive sales excellence has transformed early-stage ventures into thriving businesses.
With a strong foundation in corporate sales, client acquisition, and HR-driven business scaling, he brings a unique blend of people expertise and business strategy. This rare combination has enabled him to bridge the gap between talent solutions and revenue impact, positioning him as one of the most trusted advisors for entrepreneurs, corporates, and investors alike.
At Search Catalyst, Mr. Agarwal spearheads Sales & Strategy, ensuring that the company remains ahead of the curve in offering innovative solutions such as Client Acquisition as a Service (CAaaS) and Vendor Aggregator as a Service (VAaaS). His leadership style is defined by vision, execution excellence, and a deep belief in the power of collaboration.
Colleagues and clients often describe him as a “business turnaround specialist”, someone who doesn’t just close deals but builds ecosystems where organizations can scale, sustain, and succeed.
Who We ARE
Who We Are
Vision
To become the most trusted enabler of growth for recruitment and staffing firms worldwide by providing structured, transparent, and compliance-driven client acquisition solutions.
Mission
- To empower staffing vendors and consultancies with predictable client pipelines.
- To reduce barriers to entry by aligning vendors with the right clients based on compliance, delivery strength, and financial stability.
- To provide corporates with reliable, compliant, and skilled vendor partners for their recruitment and staffing needs.
- To continuously innovate in client acquisition models, integrating technology, analytics, and strategic advisory.
Backed by Knowledge & Trust
What truly differentiates us is the intellectual capital that drives our strategies. Search Catalyst has the contribution and guidance of industry veterans and professionals with IIT and IIM backgrounds, who bring deep insights into business strategy, corporate sales, and organizational growth. This fusion of corporate experience and recruitment industry expertise ensures that our partners always stay ahead in a competitive market.
Over the years, our 10 years of trust and delivery excellence has helped us build strong relationships with staffing firms, IT & non-IT consultancies, MSMEs, and large corporates. Today, we are not just a service provider but a strategic partner in growth.
Who We Are
15+ Years in Business
Our Distinct Edge
Unlike traditional business development models, Search Catalyst brings a process-driven, compliance-backed, and strategic approach to client acquisition. We don’t believe in random lead generation — instead, every client introduction is based on the vendor’s strengths, delivery capabilities, compliance readiness, and financial stability.
Our approach combines:
- Client Acquisition as a Service (CAaaS): A specialized solution where we act as your extended sales engine, from market research and gatekeeper navigation to final client empanelment.
- Recruitment & Staffing Solutions: Supporting organizations with reliable manpower across domains through a vetted pool of vendors and recruiters.
- RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing): End-to-end hiring process management with scalable recruitment delivery models.
- Vendor Aggregator as a Service: Helping large corporates consolidate and manage multiple staffing vendors through a single structured platform.
This unique blend of services allows us to work at two levels — enabling vendors to gain market entry while simultaneously enabling corporates to access quality recruitment partners.
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At the core of Search Catalyst lies a simple vision: to eliminate the biggest roadblock faced by most recruitment and staffing firms — client acquisition and market access
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At the core of Search Catalyst lies a simple vision: to eliminate the biggest roadblock faced by most recruitment and staffing firms — client acquisition and market access