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What is it really like to work at the fastest-growing companies? We try to answer that question in the Next Play Spotlight. This week we're excited to dive into the Superpower story ? Read here: https://lnkd.in/dvAi4wRW

I just sent out an email with a new list of under-the-radar opportunities (breakout startups hiring, co-founder searches, early teams hiring first employees.) Drop your email in the comments and I’ll send over a copy to you.

Here's a new list of 37 early-stage startups founded by repeat founders who sold their previous companies. All are HIRING: 1) Trovo Health - AI healthcare (North America remote/NYC) 2) Rep AI - AI-powered e-commerce engagement (remote) 3) Eon.io - cloud backup (Tel Aviv) 4) Maven AGI - AI support platform (US / Remote) 5) Stedi - API-first healthcare clearinghouse (North America remote) 6) Collective - financial solutions for solopreneurs (remote US / NYC / SF) 7) GreenLite - construction permit software (NYC) 8) Mintlify - developer documentation network (Bay Area) 9) InspectMind AI - AI inspection reports (Bay Area) 10) Shepherd - construction insurance tech (Bay Area/NYC) 11) LiveKit - realtime AI builder (Bay Area/Remote) 12) Qodo (formerly Codium) - AI code quality (TLV/Amsterdam/US) 13) Daydream - AI fashion discovery (US remote) 14) Prophet Security - AI SOC analyst (Bay Area) 15) Monocle - AI retail incentives (NYC/TLV) 16) Stitchflow - corporate IT visibility (Chennai) 17) Ameba - supply chain software (London) 18) Anzen Insurance - executive risk insurance (remote) 19) Linx Security - identity security lifecycle (NYC/TLV) 20) WARP - advanced freight logistics (US remote) 21) VidLab7 - AI personalized videos (Munich) 22) Swarmbotics AI - ground swarm robotics (Scottsdale AZ) 23) Lleverage - AI development platform (Amsterdam/Remote) 24) ForceMetrics - first responder intelligence (Denver) 25) Acai Travel - AI for travel operations (Barcelona) 26) syte - AI real estate analysis (Munster/Germany remote) 27) Aim Security - enterprise GenAI security (Tel Aviv) 28) Alchemy - clinical pharmacy management (San Antonio/Miami/remote) 29) Code Metal - AI development (Boston/US remote) 30) Sola Security - stealth security (Tel Aviv) 31) System Two Security - AI SOC threat hunting (India remote/US remote) 32) Tamnoon - cloud security remediation (US remote) 33) TensorWave - AI inference acceleration (Miami/Las Vegas/US remote) 34) vlayer Labs - verifiable data infrastructure (EU/London remote) 35) Mesa - homeowner rewards membership (North America remote/NYC) 36) Braintrust - enterprise AI builder (Bay Area) 37) Chalk - real-time machine learning (Bay Area/NYC/US remote) Adding direct links to their career pages in the comments ?? follow me for more lists like this every week: Ben Lang ?? join next play if you're exploring what comes next in your journey, whether that's starting something, joining, or unsure ? thank you to Harmonic (startup database) for helping me source the list

Here's a new list of 36 startups who recently raised $50-100M in funding and still have < 150 employees, all are now HIRING: 1) HeyGen - AI video generation platform (Bay Area/LA/Toronto) 2) Fireworks AI- enterprise AI inference platform (Bay Area/NYC) 3) Radiant - portable nuclear power generator (El Segundo) 4) Regard - EHR analytics platform (NYC) 5) Captions - AI video production tools (NYC) 6) ScaleOps - Cloud-Native Optimization - cloud optimization (Tel Aviv) 7) Standard Bots - automated manufacturing robot (US remote/NYC) 8) APEX - customizable satellite manufacturer (LA) 9) Volley - voice gaming platform (Bay Area) 10) Peak Energy - battery storage systems (Burlingame) 11) Fetcherr - airline pricing AI platform (Poland/TLV/Atlanta) 12) Decagon - gen AI customer support (Bay Area) 13) Cortex - internal developer portal (US remote) 14) Protect AI - AI security monitoring (US remote/Seattle/Bangalore) 15) Contextual AI - enterprise RAG applications (Bay Area/NYC) 16) Supabase - open source database (remote) 17) Chaos Labs - crypto protocol security (NYC/remote) 18) Basecamp Research - GPT for biology (Boston/London) 19) Second Front - secure software deployment (US remote) 20) Oshi Health - virtual GI care service (US remote) 21) Muon Space - earth monitoring satellite (Virginia/Bay Area/DC/Remote) 22) Zafran Security - security threat mitigation (US remote/Tel Aviv) 23) Gradient AI - AI for insurance (Remote) 24) DoorLoop - property management automation (Miami/Tel Aviv) 25) terralayr - energy flexibility optimization service (Berlin) 26) Strider Technologies - strategic intelligence security (Utah/Tokyo) 27) Story - IP blockchain (US remote/Seoul) 28) Chromatic - healthcare (NYC/remote) 29) Sublime Systems - low-carbon cement manufacturer (Boston) 30) Cyclic Materials - rare earth recycling (Canada) 31) Fortera - low Co2 cement (San Jose) 32) Reverion - biogas fuel cell (Munich) 33) OpenWater - portable medical imaging (Bay Area) 34) TS Conductor - electrical grid conductors (Huntington Beach) 35) Nu Quantum - quantum computing photon (UK) 36) Constructive Bio - genome synthesis biotech (UK) Adding direct links to their career pages in the comments ?? follow me for more lists like this every week: Ben Lang ? thank you to Harmonic (startup database) for helping me source the list

Meet next play NYC host: Dan Schreter Dan is a 2x founder and startup executive who's mission is helping other founders succeed. As a coach and consultant to startup founders and executives, he brings deep expertise in product strategy, company building, and fundraising to every conversation. One of Dan's greatest passions is working with experienced founders during ideation, and he's always eager to help founders tackle any challenge they're facing. A trusted voice in the NYC startup ecosystem, he was also one of the first next play hosts.

? Know that special energy when you’re about to start something new? That’s why I love hosting next play NYC events. Last night, we were honored to have Ben Lang with us for an under the radar gathering of exceptional founders and operators exploring what’s next. Thanks so much to Adina Davis and Jeff Silverstein from BoxGroup for hosting us! Nothing beats real, honest conversations with others who get you. We dove deep, shared stories, and some exciting connections started forming. (Quick note: everything at next play stays at next play - it's how we keep it real and make sure everyone can speak freely. That's why you won't see any faces in our pics!) ?? Want to join the next one? Apply in the first comment, and tag your friends who should be there!

Here's a new list of 33 startups with tiny teams (<25 people) backed by top tier funds, who are now HIRING: 1) TollBit - content licensing platform (remote) 2) Verax AI - LLM visibility and control (Tel Aviv) 3) Pantheon AI - office design AI (Bay Area) 4) Early - typescript test generator (Tel Aviv) 5) Lanai Software - enterprise AI (Bay Area) 6) Blitzy - software agent automation (Cambridge MA) 7) .txt - JSON generation api (remote) 8) Alchemy - pharmacy management (Miami/remote) 9) Augmodo - retail workforce management (Remote) 10) Distributional - AI testing platform (US/Canada remote) 11) UXUY - cross-chain exchange (remote) 12) Martian - model routing (Bay Area) 13) SPRX - tax credit automation (NYC/US remote) 14) DinMo - customer data platform (Paris) 15) Orbital Materials - materials design AI (London/Princeton) 16) Fern (YC W23) - API SDK generator (New York) 17) Stream - medical claims automation (Bay Area) 18) Hydra Host - GPU marketplace (US remote) 19) MOTHER GAMES- mobile game development (NYC/remote) 20) Revefi - data observability cloud (Bangalore/Seattle) 21) AirOps - AI workflow builder (NYC/Bay Area) 22) Passionfroot - creator sponsorship management (EU/US remote) 23) Mintlify - developer documentation platform (Bay Area) 24) Portex - freight procurement automation (Bay Area/Remote) 25) Cofactr - electronics parts management (NYC/US remote) 26) Solv Protocol - crypto yield market (NY/Bay Area/AIPAC remote) 27) Lightdash - BI analytics platform (Remote) 28) hotglue - saas integration platform (DC) 29) Legion Health - psychiatric telemedicine (Texas remote) 30) fal - generative media platform (Worldwide remote) 31) Concourse - financial task automation (NYC) 32) Counsel Health - remote medical consultations (NYC/remote) 33) OpenGradient - open-source model hosting (remote) Adding direct links to their career pages in the comments ?? follow me for more lists like this every week: Ben Lang ? thank you to Harmonic (startup database) for helping me source the list

Operators exploring joining their next thing in NYC ?? We're hosting a breakfast this week! Apply here: https://lu.ma/2ayw6w4t

next play in DC is officially launched! I loved our inaugural Next Play DC event! Making new connections, hearing everyone's stories, and discovering that we had a few Metallica fans among our 2x founders and seasoned operators were my personal highlights :) We're committed to building this highly curated community focused on meaningful connections for those navigating their next play. What's next? ? Co-founder Mixer | Dec 9 - High-caliber founders + folks serious about joining startups ? Talent Mixer | Jan 6 - Principals, Senior Directors, Engineering talent, Growth marketers ? VC/Founder Mixer | Feb 3 - High-caliber founders + decision-makers at VCs RSVPs are self-select, and we'll accept attendees who: 1) Have applied to next play 2) Match the event profile Link to events and next play application in comments.