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We are working on something really exciting for our hiring partners and current / past cohorts, that will fundamentally change how we connect talent with great opportunities.

A newer hiring partner came to Underdog.io after leaving Hired.com. This particular hiring partner was able to make 4 technical hires within 4 months of being on our platform. Cost per hire was roughly $6,000 per hire.

Looking to land that next role in tech or product? We've got you! Our hiring partners have over 500 engineering, data, design, and product openings right now on Underdog's hiring marketplace. Core hiring areas are NYC, SF, LA, Boston, and remote. Experience levels range from 4+ years to principal/distinguished level. Several hiring partners are also seeking founding engineers and founding designers. To help give real value, we are sharing our "Just Enough Prep Guide". This guide is intended to help anyone become job search ready. Guide here ?? https://lnkd.in/gS8UgJiR

Crafting resumes for startup roles requires balancing technical prowess with cultural alignment in fast-moving environments. Our practical guide reveals how to structure application materials that resonate with founder-led hiring teams: Key differentiators for startup success: ?? Prioritizing transferable "build mode" experience over corporate pedigree ?? Demonstrating cross-functional abilities through project case studies ?? Quantifying impact using startup metrics (user growth, feature adoption, process automation) ?? Embedding founder mentality with side hustles/open-source contributions The article features: ? Reverse-chronological vs hybrid format analysis for career switchers ? 3 proven resume templates optimized for ATS scanning and human readers ? Action verbs tailored to startup stages (Pre-Seed to Series C) ? "Mission match" section formulas for crypto/climate/healthtech niches Get the guide ?? https://lnkd.in/gBkVCDc8

VCs were wrong about everything in 2024 - and that's the best news founders have heard in years! The venture world just revealed its dirty little secret:?2024 wasn't a downturn - it was the market finally getting REAL. AngelList's bombshell report shows why this reset matters more than any bubble-era hype The Hard Truths Every Founder Needs to Know 1. The Floor is Lava (But You Can Walk Now) ?? 2023's freefall stabilized in 2024 - not because of recovery, but because?weak startups died ?? Early-stage valuations now reflect ACTUAL traction vs vanity metrics ?? Seed deals taking 14% longer but closing with?23% cleaner terms 2. AI Startups Are Eating Venture ?? 40% of all new fund launches now AI-focused ?? But here's the twist:?70% of AI exits?came from non-AI-native companies acquiring capabilities ?? Real money flowing to?enterprise workflow enablers, not chatbot pretenders 3. LP Rebellion Goes Mainstream ?? 58% of limited partners now demanding?quarterly distribution updates ?? Vintage 2021 funds showing?19% slower deployment?than any previous cycle ?? Smart money building?secondary market escape hatches?before 2025 4. The Silent Crunch You're Not Tracking ?? Founder salaries DOWN 12% since 2022 ?? CTO compensation UP 18% in same period ?? Real story??Technical talent now holds all leverage The 2025 Playbook ?? "Tourist investors" fleeing -They are writing bigger checks to FEWER startups ?? Diligence processes now 60% focused on?path to profitability?vs growth at all costs ?? True innovation happening in?regulatory-tech and supply chain infra?- not another SaaS clone The era of easy money is dead. The era of real companies has begun. #VentureCapital #StartupStrategy #Founders #AI #LP #StartupJobs (Data sourced from AngelList's analysis of $4.8B+ in transactions)

Hiring managers and recruiters are drowning in applications while candidates starve for opportunities - hiring processes are failing on both sides. The 2025 Talent Trends Report by our friends at Ashby reveals a toxic paradox in modern recruitment:?53% more applications per hire since 2021, yet offer rates have plummeted to 7% for technical roles. We're just creating busy work, not breakthroughs. The Recruiter Burnout Crisis ?? 5.4 hires/quarter?per recruiter—same output as 2021 but requiring?3x more applications reviewed ?? Technical roles now demand?33.6 interview hours per hire?vs 19.5 for business roles ?? 75% of roles get filled within 60 days...while candidates endure?4.7 interview rounds on average The Candidate Experience Collapse ?? Application-to-interview rates dropped?22% for technical roles?since 2021 ?? Only?1 in 14 interviewed candidates?receive offers in tech - worse odds than Ivy League admissions ?? 81% offer acceptance rate proves companies are missing?QUALITY?while chasing quantity The $1M Question: Where's Our ROI? ?? 40% more candidates interviewed per hire?since 2021 with no improvement in time-to-hire ?? Technical roles take?20% longer to fill?than business roles despite increased effort ?? Quality-of-hire metrics?- 61% of teams still can't measure post-hire performance The data proves we're optimizing for motion, not results. #TalentAcquisition #HRTech #Recruiting #FutureOfWork (Data sourced from Ashby's analysis of 31M applications and 95K jobs)

One of our hiring partners is looking to do some major hiring in NYC in 2025. This particular hiring partner is backed by top investors securing Series B funding recently. If you are located in NYC and open to hybrid work, then you should check out this Founding Lead Product Designer opportunity. Application & Job Description ?? https://lnkd.in/g-rvXz8s #StartupHiring #StartupJobs #Underdog #ProductDesigner

Startups hiring on Underdog.io is booming right now. We have some awesome new companies and long-standing hiring partners who have some major hiring initiatives in 2025. If you are looking for a change complete your ideal job questionnaire and start interviewing with top startups hiring in 2025. https://underdog.io/jobs Startup Jobs Application ?? https://lnkd.in/gY9gbSBC

Y Combinator, the legendary startup accelerator, has just dropped its latest "Request for Startups" (RFS), and it's a goldmine of opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. Here are some of the hottest areas they're looking to fund: ?? AI-Powered Engineering Tools ?? Robotics ?? Space Tech ?? Climate Tech ?? Open Source Companies ?? Stablecoins ?? Healthcare Innovation The message YC is sending is clear...now is the best time in history to be a builder. Are you ready to build the next big thing? The world is waiting for your ideas Apply here ?? https://lnkd.in/gu4rpsNM