In the business of building great teams
John Hyslop is the COO and Creative Director of Prose. Based in Manhattan, he helps brands rethink how they access, recruit, and organize top-tier talent. With over a decade of experience working with Google, Perplexity, Fortinet, BCG, and many of our 1,200+ other clients, he specializes in building agile, high-impact teams that deliver the precise expertise that in-house teams need, when they need it.
John consults with our clients about the gaps on their teams and creates bespoke service models designed for the realities of modern business—without the inefficiencies of traditional hiring or agencies. He’s spent years recruiting and retaining in-demand specialists and subject matter experts, helping them find meaningful, well-matched work while ensuring companies get the right expertise at a reasonable cost. He also works with Prose clients to develop marketing plans that evolve with them, from addressing pressing priorities to meeting long-term goals.
Beyond operations, John plays a central role in business development and sales at Prose, having driven our growth to 1,200+ clients and millions in revenue. His ability to connect companies with top-tier talent has made Prose a trusted partner for businesses seeking flexible, high-quality marketing support.
At the core of his work is building and sustaining world-class teams—from shaping company culture to keeping operations seamless and morale high. Whether working with Fortune 500 companies or high-growth startups, he helps teams drive consistent results by designing systems that make great talent easier to access and deploy.
A behind-the-scenes architect of better ways to work, John brings a fresh perspective on the intersection of talent, strategy, and execution—essential for both companies and professionals as they navigate what it means to be in business today.
Below, check out a few videos of John talking through Prose’s services and key team-building strategies, along with links to several of his externally published articles.
Selected articles by John:
Smarter Marketing in the Wake of New Privacy Laws (Association of National Advertisers)
The Future Is Now: Five Forward-Thinking Marketing Content Growth Areas (MarketingProfs)
