A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white sleeveless top, smiling and resting her chin on her right hand, while sitting on a yellow chair outdoors with a blurred background of trees and metal railing.

Aloha! I’m Kanani
Breckenridge.

I’m the Founder & CEO of Kismet Search

A boutique executive search firm helping high-growth technology companies hire visionary people. With 25+ years in tech recruiting, I specialize in unearthing standout talent — and helping that talent own their narrative, elevate their presence, and land in the right rooms.

Kanani Breckenridge in business attire sitting at a table, talking into a banana, smiling, with a laptop open in front of her.

A few things you should know:

➵ I believe EQ matters as much as experience.

➵ I’ve placed execs and builders everywhere from early stage startups to global corporations.

➵ I coach senior leaders on how to own the room, not just get in it.

➵ I have a sixth sense for great people (and BS detectors that work overtime).

Outside of recruiting…

I’m a career strategist, executive mentor, and the founder of Notabelles, a powerhouse network of warm, high-achieving women who are driven to support as much as succeed.

I’m passionate about helping women and underestimated leaders grow their influence — and making sure every room has the voices it needs (not just the loudest ones).

Kanani Breckenridge in a black romper and high heels standing with her hands in her pockets, leaning against a marble wall in an indoor setting with large potted plants and a staircase in the background.

If you value high standards, good humans, and doing business with heart…