Originally a recruiting tool to boost employee referrals; website now offers resume services and career coaching for job seekers.
Recruiting technical talent is challenging; companies lack resources for robust employee referral programs. Job seekers struggle with visibility, resume optimization, and standing out in competitive markets.
Recruiting technical talent is challenging; companies lack resources for robust employee referral programs. Job seekers struggle with visibility, resume optimization, and standing out in competitive markets.
Software parses employee networks for referrals with human support; now offers resume services, personal websites, and career coaching to connect individuals with opportunities.
Software parses employee networks for referrals with human support; now offers resume services, personal websites, and career coaching to connect individuals with opportunities.
YC lists as inactive; website pivoted to unrelated career services for job seekers.
YC lists as inactive; website pivoted to unrelated career services for job seekers.
StrongIntro emerged as a Y Combinator-backed startup focused on enhancing employee referral programs for recruiting. It combined software and human services to leverage company networks for talent acquisition. Over time, its online presence shifted to providing career services for individuals seeking jobs.
StrongIntro targeted the challenge of technical recruiting by enabling companies to tap into employees' personal networks. The service hosted sourcing events at offices, using software to identify candidates from social connections. This approach aimed to generate numerous warm leads efficiently. A dedicated recruiter assisted with outreach and best practices. The model operated on a performance fee basis, with no upfront costs.
The company's website now emphasizes support for job seekers. Services include resume creation, cover letter writing, personal website development, and social networking assistance. It positions itself as a solution for building professional online presence and submitting resumes to opportunities. Additional offerings cover career coaching, internship placements, and business incorporation help for entrepreneurs.
StrongIntro emerged as a Y Combinator-backed startup focused on enhancing employee referral programs for recruiting. It combined software and human services to leverage company networks for talent acquisition. Over time, its online presence shifted to providing career services for individuals seeking jobs.
StrongIntro targeted the challenge of technical recruiting by enabling companies to tap into employees' personal networks. The service hosted sourcing events at offices, using software to identify candidates from social connections. This approach aimed to generate numerous warm leads efficiently. A dedicated recruiter assisted with outreach and best practices. The model operated on a performance fee basis, with no upfront costs.
The company's website now emphasizes support for job seekers. Services include resume creation, cover letter writing, personal website development, and social networking assistance. It positions itself as a solution for building professional online presence and submitting resumes to opportunities. Additional offerings cover career coaching, internship placements, and business incorporation help for entrepreneurs.
Total Raised: $120K
Last Round: Y Combinator W16
Total Raised: $120K
Last Round: Y Combinator W16
Performance-based fees for recruiting; service fees for career and resume services
Performance-based fees for recruiting; service fees for career and resume services
Startups and companies for recruiting; job seekers and professionals for career services
Startups and companies for recruiting; job seekers and professionals for career services
Website copyright 2024
Hiring: unknown
Website copyright 2024
Hiring: unknown
Originally aimed at startups and companies needing engineers, StrongIntro served clients like Segment and Teespring. Today, it caters to professionals at all levels, from entry-level graduates to experienced individuals. The focus is on personalized marketing to stand out in competitive markets, including consultations, project plans, and tools for visibility.
Originally aimed at startups and companies needing engineers, StrongIntro served clients like Segment and Teespring. Today, it caters to professionals at all levels, from entry-level graduates to experienced individuals. The focus is on personalized marketing to stand out in competitive markets, including consultations, project plans, and tools for visibility.
Listed in Y Combinator's Winter 2016 batch, StrongIntro received early funding and recognition for its referral-boosting potential. YC currently marks it as inactive, while the website remains operational with updated content as of 2024. This suggests a pivot from B2B recruiting to B2C career services.
Listed in Y Combinator's Winter 2016 batch, StrongIntro received early funding and recognition for its referral-boosting potential. YC currently marks it as inactive, while the website remains operational with updated content as of 2024. This suggests a pivot from B2B recruiting to B2C career services.
