Princeton Consulting Group was founded in September of 1988 as technology search firm specializing in the markets of telecommunications, market data, mainframe computing and a new burgeoning market called client server technology. Our firm was based on Fulton Street in lower Manhattan and serviced investment banks, brokerage firms, regional banks, and the ever-growing pharmaceutical sector. We learned in the 1980’s about program trading, junk bonds, portfolio insurance, and how these products shaped our economy and effected the business landscape.

As the 1990’s entered the picture the advent of PC and client side development provided a perfect opportunity to grow our practice as Princeton moved to Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The landscape of technology changed greatly in our years on Madison Avenue. The influence of European money center banks, bank mergers, and the continued growth in the internet created a vibrant economy

As we entered the late 1990s hedge funds and private equity groups became prevalent in the acquisition of talented technology professionals. Princeton saw our practice grow as our clients strategies for growth included an insatiable desire for technological innovation. Who could forget the preparation for the big event called Y2K! We also saw geographic shifts by firms to locations outside of NYC. Greenwich and Stamford became household names for financial boutiques. Jersey City,  NJ entertained the large back office technology needs of investment banks, and the areas of downtown Brooklyn and Queens NY were developed as technology hubs as innovation and employment grew. Princeton moved during this internet and dotcom era to new offices at 2 Penn Plaza on the West Side of Manhattan. This era was characterized by exponential growth in businesses that sought to take full advantage of technology with limited attention to business models or plans. The boom soon became a memory of excess and speculation.

During the Fall of 2001 the Dotcom downtrend started to move full steam ahead. Then September 11 changed our world and our city forever. We lost friends, business partners, and associates who we will never forget and will continue to honor. Our clients learned the importance of contingency planning and disaster recovery. As our economy recovered from the shock of September 11, technology continued to play a vital role. Hedge and Private Equity Funds created growth for talented technology professionals. These boutique firms now competed for top talent from developers to infrastructure professionals and our firm serviced these clients on the highest level. The money center  and investment banks continued to shine as new financial instruments created tremendous technological growth, innovation and spending. Investment banks continued to seek growth through technology, some even sought public offerings of stock.  Princeton relocated to 14 Penn Plaza in Midtown Manhattan in 2005 and opened a secondary location in Edison NJ.

Our Firm continues on a quest to provide exemplary service to both our candidates and clients but we never can forget the voyage through time that brought us to this day. Technology has truly changed our landscape as a country and has played a major role in shaping our economy.