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# FoundersAreHiring (fah.)

> FoundersAreHiring (Fah), is the AI-powered hiring platform built for startup founders. We cut out recruiters and generic job boards to give you direct, curated access to qualified talent.

Our all-in-one SaaS platform offers smart matching, automated vetting, interview scheduling, and hiring analytics built for speed, culture fit, and founder-led hiring.

## Getting Started

- [Visit Website](https://foundersarehiring.com) – Create your founder profile or start hiring instantly
- Follow us on [Twitter](https://x.com/fahdirect) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fahdirect/)

## Platform Pages

- [Home - FoundersAreHiring](https://foundersarehiring.com)
- [About](https://foundersarehiring.com/about)
- [Pricing](https://foundersarehiring.com/pricing)
- [For Founders](https://foundersarehiring.com/for-founders)
- [For Candidates](https://foundersarehiring.com/for-candidates)
- [Axira AI - Screening and Certification](https://foundersarehiring.com/axira-ai)
- [Axira Screening for Professionals](https://foundersarehiring.com/axira-for-professionals)
- [AI Candidate Screening](https://foundersarehiring.com/ai-candidate-screening)
- [Hiring Resources](https://foundersarehiring.com/hiring-resources)
- [Career Resources](https://foundersarehiring.com/career-resources)
- [Articles](https://foundersarehiring.com/articles)
- [Contact](https://foundersarehiring.com/contact)
- [FAQ](https://foundersarehiring.com/frequently-asked-questions)
- [Startup Job Board](https://foundersarehiring.com/startup-job-board)
- [Weekly Talent Drop](https://foundersarehiring.com/weekly-drop)
- [Add Your Job](https://foundersarehiring.com/add-job)
- [Legal Overview](https://foundersarehiring.com/legal)

## Features

1. Fully controlled Candidate Profiles – create, edit, publish or hide, deactivate anytime
2. Fast job publishing with instant toggles and a “My Jobs” dashboard for tracking
3. Job discovery powered by filters for role, salary, stack, tags, experience, and more
4. AI-powered matching to surface top candidates with relevance and speed
5. Curated Weekly Drops for job discovery without platform bloat
6. Transparent SaaS pricing – no recruiter fees, just direct founder-to-talent connections
7. Built-in hiring analytics and salary-equity tradeoff calculators

## Deep Matching for Builders and Operators

### Technical Talent

**Full-Stack Engineers**
Smart stack-based matching with builders who need shipping horsepower.

**Frontend Engineers**
UI-first matching for startups focused on interaction, motion, and experience.

**Backend Architects**
Match with infra-savvy teams scaling across microservices, data flows, and APIs.

**AI/ML Engineers**
Connect with AI-first startups solving real-world problems using deep tech.

**DevOps / SRE**
Critical infrastructure matching for founders who prioritize reliability and uptime.

### Non-Technical Roles

**Product Leaders**
Strategic PMs matched with visionary founders building user-first startups.

**Marketing and Growth Talent**
Growth experts paired with teams scaling CAC-efficient acquisition.

**Ops Builders**
Operators connected with early-stage chaos to bring clarity and systems.

**Sales & BizDev**
Go-to-market focused teams matched with talent ready to drive revenue.

**People & Culture**
Match culture-first professionals with founders building high-impact teams.

## Strategic Differentiation

- **Founder-First Design** – No recruiters. No noise. Direct founder ↔ talent interaction.
- **Weekly Curation** – Say goodbye to spam. We only list high-intent, vetted opportunities.
- **Culture-Fit Filters** – Built-in prompts around risk appetite, workflow style, and value alignment.
- **Fast Posting** – Five fields, 15 minutes. No ATS needed.
- **Equity Calculators** – Compare cash vs equity across stages with smart tools.
- **Verified Founders** – No fake jobs. Founders are verified and accountable.
- **Talent Intelligence** – Past projects, endorsements, and startup signal scoring for smart matchmaking.
- **Community Layer** – Founder forums, equity masterclasses, and cohort-based upskilling.

## Where fah. Wins

- **Hiring Speed** – 40% faster hiring than traditional channels
- **Cost-Efficiency** – No $4,700-per-hire recruiter cost
- **Retention** – 58% higher 12-month retention vs traditional methods
- **Precision Matching** – 3.7x better match accuracy via AI recommendation engine
- **Market Momentum** – 32% YoY startup hiring growth and 22% startup formation growth in 2025

## Pricing

- [View Pricing Plans](https://foundersarehiring.com/pricing) – Transparent, flat-fee or subscription-based pricing