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We’ve seen what happens when hiring starts with real conversations instead of cold intros. That’s how the UW Startup Career Fair works. On April 21, University of Washington and MeeBoss are bringing together startups and candidates for an afternoon of real connection. You chat ahead of time, then meet in person to have a focused, productive conversation. It’s a simpler, more focused way to hire. If you’re adding to your team, you won't want to miss it. Employer spots are limited: https://luma.com/4x59wc5r Thank you to our cohosts Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington Lavin Entrepreneurship Program, Association of Information Management Students at University of Washington (UW AIMS)!

The Seattle Startup Summit is underway! Excited to get into the future of tech with some of the brightest minds in AI this week. If you’re there, come find us. Let’s talk hiring, startups, and what you’re working on. We'll see you there!

“Culture fit” gets thrown around a lot. Most of the time, it ends up meaning “someone we’re comfortable with.” That’s where teams get stuck. The best hires don’t just blend in. They understand what you’re building and make it stronger. They challenge how things are done. They raise the standard without losing the spirit of the team. The goal isn’t sameness. It’s alignment. If someone gets your mission, respects your values, and pushes the team forward, that’s culture fit that actually works. #hiring #founders #startuplife #seattlestartups

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Most companies start hiring when the pain is already unbearable. When: • Your top performer is stretched thin • Founders are back in execution • Customers are waiting By that point, you're already behind. Strong hiring doesn’t start when the req opens. It starts when you see the inflection coming. The most effective teams do one thing differently: They begin talking to candidates before they “officially” need them. Not interviewing, not committing. Just starting conversations. When employers can directly connect with candidates instead of waiting for inbound applications, hiring becomes proactive instead of reactive. If you’re 30–60 days out from needing someone critical, that’s your window. The earlier you start the conversation, the more leverage you have.

More people doesn't mean better conversations. The founders who hire well aren't casting the widest net. They're finding the room with the right people. Jaidin McCann, SHRM-CP has built and scaled multiple companies. Now at Jasper Consultancy she helps founder-led businesses find senior leaders before those roles even have a title. She's been on both sides of the table, and she knows what great hiring actually takes. Spoiler: It starts with a conversation, not an application. #Hiring #Leadership #Startups #Founders #MeeBoss

That's a wrap on the Portland Hiring Festival. 📸 Thanks to everyone who stopped by, sat in on the panel, and chatted with us after. We loved your questions, your energy, and can't wait to see what you do next! Portland's hiring community is the real deal. Another thank you to our amazing panelists Ruthie Ditzler Andrea Gerson, moderator Craig Rabin, our co-hosts Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Rylee O'Brien and Portland WeWork. #PortlandHiring #HiringFestival #MeeBoss #JobSeekers #Hiring

Nothing but gems from our hiring festival today in Portland 💎 Starting with one from career coach Ruthie Ditzler: The job market may be tough, but that's no reason to accept just any role. Now is the time to get laser-focused on your goals because that's what sets you apart. And clear goals come from a strong foundation of knowing yourself, your strengths, and what you want. Thank you to our incredible panel, Ruthie Ditzler and Andrea Gerson, for sharing invaluable insights and to our co-hosts Oregon Entrepreneurs Network for making this all possible 💚

Great interviews feel like real conversations. (And great conversations are intentional.) Ask questions that show you understand the role, you’ve done the work, you care about how the team actually operates. The goal isn’t to sound smart. It’s to learn enough to decide if this is a place you’ll thrive. Save this before your next interview.

We're bringing some serious firepower to the Portland Hiring Festival this Thursday. 🌲 Meet the panelists joining us for 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘑𝘰𝘣 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵, moderated by our own Craig Rabin: Ruthie Ditzler is a career coach and workshop facilitator who helps job seekers at every stage build confidence, get clear on their strengths, and take real steps toward work that actually fits. Andrea Gerson is the founder of Resume Scripter, a career counselor with 15+ years in workforce development, and a champion for candidates who've been historically overlooked. You'll walk away with practical insight on where Portland hiring is actually happening and how to make sure you're not invisible when it does. Don't forget to register: https://luma.com/g1qpsry7