The Story Behind Hipped
Building a better way to connect companies with exceptional talent through trusted professional networks
Building a better way to connect companies with exceptional talent through trusted professional networks
Even in today's employer-friendly market, finding the right talent remains surprisingly challenging. While companies are flooded with applications, this abundance creates an illusion of choice. The reality? Many of the best potential fits aren't actively looking at job postings - they're staying put, favoring stability in uncertain times.
WHY WE BUILT THIS
Here's the thing - after years in talent acquisition, we kept seeing the same pattern: companies are drowning in applications (thanks, AI!), while the really great candidates are often hidden in professional networks, not scanning job boards.
Most companies already know this. That's why they have internal referral programs. But here's what we realized - why limit these programs to just your own employees? What if we could extend this trust-based approach to include all the amazing recruiters and professionals with valuable networks they've built over the years?
The solution is pretty straightforward: companies post their roles and set an endorsement reward, professional recruiters and other experts endorse candidates they genuinely believe in, and everyone wins when there's a match. No upfront costs, no complexity - just trusted endorsements and fair rewards for successful hires.
Who's behind it
Together, we've seen firsthand how the best hires often come through trusted connections and professional networks. With Hipped, we're building the platform we wish existed: one that rewards professionals for sharing their expertise and networks while helping companies find exceptional talent through trusted endorsements.
Right now, the team is focused and lean, perfecting our approach before thinking about expansion. As a founding team, every user gets direct attention and every piece of feedback shapes how the platform grows.
Have questions? Want to learn more? We'd love to hear from you.
