Startup hiring, without the busywork

Practical guides for founders choosing an ATS, sourcing candidates, and building a hiring process with a small team.

Jul 19, 2026
The best applicant tracking systems for startupsA practical guide to choosing the best ATS for a startup, with honest recommendations for founder-led teams, recruiters, and scaling companies.
Matt Busel
GuidesHiring
Jul 19, 2026
Loam vs GreenhouseCompare Loam and Greenhouse for startup hiring, from setup and candidate review to structured interviews, integrations, and recruiting operations.
Matt Busel
ComparisonsHiring
Jul 19, 2026
Loam vs LeverCompare Loam and Lever for applicant tracking, sourcing, CRM, automation, analytics, and the needs of founder-led versus established hiring teams.
Matt Busel
ComparisonsHiring
May 31, 2026Abstract ASCII wave field for hiring signal patterns
How to Read Hiring Signals in a Busy PipelineLearn how startup teams can spot fit, urgency, and context before a growing candidate pipeline turns noisy.
Ben Hartley
ProductHiring
Mar 8, 2026Abstract ASCII interlocking shapes for comparing Loam and Ashby
Loam vs AshbyCompare Loam and Ashby for startup hiring: where each platform fits, how their workflows differ, and which team should choose each ATS.
Ben Hartley
ComparisonsHiring
Feb 23, 2026Abstract ASCII ribbon for a dev-tool-inspired ATS
Your ATS should feel like a dev toolWhy startup founders need an ATS with focused workflows, useful context, and AI that works more like a modern developer tool.
Ben Hartley
ProductHiring