Networking to Find a Job with a Top Tier Startup

Most startup roles never get a polished posting, and the ones that do draw hundreds of applicants within days. Deepak Gupta will talk through how networking changes the odds at top-tier startups: who to reach out to, and how to ask for a conversation without it feeling like a cold pitch. What makes this worth an hour is the angle. Startup hiring runs on referrals, founder attention, and timing in ways larger companies’ recruiting doesn’t, and that changes how you approach people. It’s a useful way to think about the search before you send your next message.