What is FoundersAreHiring?
FoundersAreHiring connects startup founders directly with top talent; no recruiters, no noise. AI-powered matchmaking and curated weekly drops make hiring faster, smarter, and focused on cultural fit. Speed, transparency, and results no bloat, no bureaucracy.
Problem
Startup founders face challenges in hiring through traditional recruitment agencies, which involve noise and bureaucracy. The slow process and misalignment with company culture lead to inefficiency and poor candidate matches.
Solution
A hiring platform where founders directly connect with top talent via AI-powered matchmaking and receive curated weekly job drops. Users can post roles, get AI-filtered matches, and engage candidates without intermediaries.
Customers
Startup founders, CTOs, and CEOs at early-stage tech companies actively scaling their teams, prioritizing cultural fit and speed over traditional hiring methods.
Unique Features
Eliminates recruiters entirely; AI focuses on cultural alignment and skills. Weekly curated candidate lists streamline outreach, and direct founder-candidate communication ensures transparency.
User Comments
Saves weeks of hiring time
High-quality matches for niche roles
Transparent process reduces ghosting
Focus on culture improves team cohesion
Simplifies talent discovery for startups
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt with 500+ upvotes, launched 2023. Website claims 1,000+ active founders and 10,000+ candidates, with $50k+ MRR. Founder’s X account has 2.3k followers.
Market Size
The global recruitment market was valued at $760 billion in 2023, with tech startup hiring growing at 15% YoY (Statista 2024).
