Refer & Earn

Know someone who
needs to hire smarter?

When you refer a company or candidate to Calqulate and they become a client, you earn a reward. No paperwork. No complicated tracking. Just a conversation that pays you back.

How the Referral Works

You Refer

→

We Connect

→

Deal Closes

Company Referral

Earn a finder's fee

Candidate Referral

Earn a placement bonus

Hire Intelligence

Every referral helps a founder hire smarter.

Who Should Refer

If you know a founder
or great talent — that qualifies.

01

Founders & Operators

Know a founder who's struggling to make a key hire? Refer them to Calqulate and we'll handle the rest. You earn when they become a client and a placement is made.

02

Investors & VCs

Portfolio company struggling with talent? Calqulate works with venture-backed companies at every stage. Refer a portco and we'll treat them — and you — well.

03

Candidates & Talent

Know someone exceptional who's open to new opportunities? Or a company that's hiring? Send them our way. Great talent referrals are always welcome.

The Process

Simple by design.
Fast by necessity.

Referrals should be easy. You make an intro. We take it from there. No complicated tracking systems, no vague timelines. Just a straightforward process built for busy people.

Step 01

Tell Us About Them

Fill out the short referral form below or reach out directly. Just the basics: who they are, what they're looking for, and your connection to them.

Step 02

We Reach Out

Calqulate connects with your referral within one business day. We'll introduce ourselves, learn their needs, and determine if we're the right fit.

Step 03

We Do the Work

We run the full Hire Intelligence search process. You don't need to manage anything. We keep you informed and make sure your referral is taken care of.

Step 04

You Get Paid

When a placement is made, you earn your referral reward. We'll reach out to confirm details and process your payment — simple and transparent.

Referral Rewards

What you earn.

Reward specifics are confirmed when you make your referral. Contact us for current rates and details.

Client Referral

Company / Employer

Finder's Fee

Paid on successful placement

Refer a company that engages Calqulate for a search. When we make a successful placement, you earn a percentage of the placement fee. Details confirmed at time of referral.

Candidate Referral

MOST COMMON

Talent Referral

Placement Bonus

Paid when candidate is placed

Know someone exceptional who’s open to new roles? Refer them. If we place them with a client, you earn a placement bonus. Great for recruiters, operators, and well-connected professionals.

Portfolio / Partner

Investor Referral

Ongoing Credit

Per portco relationship

VCs and advisors who regularly refer portfolio companies can qualify for an ongoing partner arrangement. Reach out directly to discuss a partnership structure that works for both sides.

Make a Referral

Ready to make
an introduction?

It takes two minutes. Fill out the short form or reach out directly — whichever is easier for you.

Response Time

Within 1 business day

Location

San Diego, CA

Website

calqulate.io