About IQ4hire
Founded on a simple premise: enterprises making expensive technology decisions deserve independent, expert guidance — not vendor pitches, not expensive consultants, not an RFP process that costs more than the project.
The Founder
David LaRue was a Partner at Bridge Strategy Group — a McKinsey-pedigree Chicago consulting firm — where IQ4hire was among his clients. He joined the original IQ4hire team as Senior Advisor in 2001, leading landmark engagements including McDonald's, Hartford Insurance, and JP Morgan Chase.
In 2024, he relaunched IQ4hire with the same proven methodology — rebuilt for the full modern technology stack and free to enterprise clients.
Pioneered vendor-neutral enterprise IT procurement. Backed by Oracle's Ray Lane and PeopleSoft's David Duffield. Featured in CNET, CIO Magazine, CFO Magazine, and InfoWorld.
David LaRue joins as Senior Advisor. $600M+ in enterprise procurement across McDonald's, Hartford Insurance, and JP Morgan Chase. $4B+ annual IT spend under management.
Original methodology rebuilt for Security, UCaaS, AI, Data Center, Connectivity, and Microsoft Software Licensing.
Complex security evaluation validated the IQ4hire process for the modern market. Microsoft licensing advisory practice launched.
17 advisory categories live. 486 vendor relationships active. AI advisory practice launched. Hardware portfolio coming soon.
Our Approach
IQ4hire is compensated by the winning vendor — our only incentive is the right fit. No product exclusivity, no hidden quotas, no undisclosed arrangements — our compensation comes only from the vendor you ultimately choose.
Enterprise clients pay nothing. No retainers. No consulting fees. No hidden costs. IQ4hire earns a fee from the vendor you choose — only if you choose one through us.
Pre-qualified relationships spanning every major vendor in every major category — built over 25 years of enterprise IT advisory and continuously maintained.
Every engagement follows Find → Fit → Execute. No RFP. No retainer. 486 pre-validated vendors mean we start at the shortlist — not the blank page. Repeatable. Documented. Defensible.