Talk Directly to Builders
Who Want to Build.

Connects you with high-intent, startup-curious candidates engineers, operators, PMs, and marketers. No recruiters. No middlemen.

The Problem With Hiring Today

Startup hiring is broken.

The best candidates ghosted. Endless resumes from people who never read your job post.

Hours wasted in HR pipelines that don't understand what a "builder" really means.

Recruitment fees eating into your runway while quality remains questionable.

You're not hiring to fill headcount.

You're hiring to build something real.

That's why we created FoundersAreHiring

A hiring platform built specifically for startup founders who want to move fast, hire smart, and connect directly with talent who get it.

Move Fast

AI-powered matching gets you to the right candidates instantly

Hire Smart

Cultural fit and values alignment, not just resume keywords

Connect Direct

No recruiters, no middlemen, just founders and builders

Why Founders Use Us

Built for Startup Speed

Post a job in under 3 minutes. No bloated workflows. No integrations required. Go live and reach high-signal candidates this week.

Only Curated, Startup-Curious Talent

Every candidate you see is here for one reason: to work directly with a startup founder. No tourists. No tire-kickers.

Direct Messaging from Day One

Skip recruiter middlemen and long pipelines. Message candidates directly and start the conversation with context.

Smart Matching, Human Signals

Our system surfaces talent based on shared values, risk appetite, past startup experience, and working style not just resumes.

Access Remote & Tier-2 Talent

Tap into overlooked, high-quality talent in the fastest-growing cities and beyond.

What You Can Hire For

Technical Roles

  • Founding Engineers
  • Fullstack Developers
  • DevOps & SRE
  • AI/ML Engineers
  • CTO / Tech Lead

Non-Technical Roles

  • Product Managers
  • Growth Marketers
  • Business Development
  • Operations & Generalists
  • Customer Success

We specialize in helping you hire your first 5 to 30 team members the ones who shape your company forever.

Founder Testimonials

Real experiences from founders who've transformed their hiring process with our AI-powered platform

10 days

"We made our first two hires in under 10 days through FoundersAreHiring. Direct convos, no fluff, just people who actually want to build."

Nitin M.

Founder, Series A SaaS Startup

Mission-driven

"The candidates here got it. They weren't just looking for a job they were looking for a mission."

Shruti R.

HealthTech Founder

Signal > Noise

"This platform feels like AngelList before it got noisy."

Aditya S.

3x Founder

Choose Your Plan

Select the perfect plan for your hiring needs

$ 49

Starter Bundle

60 credits to spend on job posts, drops, analytics, messages.

  • Post a job
  • Weekly drop
  • Basic analytics
  • Direct messages
  • Validity Days: 30
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$ 129

Pro Bundle

150 credits for expanded job posting, drops, analytics, messages.

  • 3 job posts
  • 2 drops each
  • Advanced analytics
  • 6 messages
  • Validity Days: 60
$ 199

Scale Plan

Unlimited job posts and features for scaling teams.

  • Unlimited jobs
  • Priority placement
  • Full features
  • Validity Days: 60

Credits are fully flexible: you can use them for any feature, no matter which bundle you purchased.

Premium Credit Add-ons

Enhance your hiring experience with our premium features

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Total Price
6

Urgent Badge

Show urgency. Get prioritized. Let top talent know you’re hiring now.

  • Urgent badge on job card
  • Priority visibility in Weekly Drops
  • Appears first in spotlight listings
6

Direct Message

Reach out to any candidate instantly. Start a founder-led conversation.

  • Unlock chat with any candidate
  • Bypass waitlist or application queue
  • Continued access after first reply
10

Spotlight Boost

Top placement in search and drops. Get seen before everyone else.

  • Pinned to top of relevant categories
  • Enhanced presence in Weekly Drops
  • Higher exposure in talent feed
18

Founder Video

Pitch your role like a human. Add your story, build trust, and stand out.

  • Video embeds on job detail page
  • Boosts cultural fit perception
  • Engages candidates emotionally
4

Axira Screening

Async voice-based screening powered by LLMs. Get a human signal upfront.

  • Voice answers from candidates
  • LLM-generated insight summary
  • Screen for mindset and communication fit
10

Live Interview

Secure 1:1 call room to interview talent. No external tools needed.

  • Built-in audio/video room
  • Easy scheduling from chat
  • Mobile and desktop compatible

Credits are fully flexible: you can use them for any feature, no matter how many you purchased.

How It Works

From posting to hiring in a streamlined process designed specifically for startup founders who need to move fast and hire smart.

Post a Role in Minutes

No bloated ATS. Just the essentials: what you need, how you work, and what makes your startup different. Quick setup, maximum impact.

Weekly Talent Drop

Your job goes out to a high-intent audience of vetted candidates every week. Quality over quantity, every single time.

Start Real Conversations

Message directly. Skip the recruiter loop. Get to the "why you" faster and build genuine connections with potential hires.

Hire the Right Fit

Close deals faster with candidates who already understand startup life. Build your team with people who thrive in your environment.

Built for startups that can't afford to waste time on traditional hiring.

Skip the endless back-and-forth with recruiters. Connect directly with candidates who understand the startup hustle and are ready to make an impact from day one.

direct founder-to-candidate • startup-focused talent • no recruiter overhead

Cut the Noise.
Start Connecting with Startup Builders

Join FAH to access handpicked talent drops, AI-powered matches, and direct founder DMs no recruiters allowed. Transparent, flexible plans. Instant activation. Zero time-wasters.

Pro Bundle (Startup Pack)

$129

Expanded job posting, drops, analytics, messages.

3 job posts

2 drops each

Advanced analytics

6 messages

Validity Days: 60

Everything you need to start hiring like a founder-without recruiter noise, wasted time, or hidden costs.

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