# Hipped >Hipped is a recruitment platform that enables hiring managers to access and interview pre-vetted candidates vouched for by professional recruiters and industry insiders. ## Identity - **Name**: Hipped - **Company**: Recruitment Rising Oy - **Business ID**: 3549030-2 - **Address**: Kommonkatu 8, 20900 Turku, Finland - **Website**: https://www.hipped.io/ - **Contact**: contact@hipped.io - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hipped/ ## Primary pages - [Home](https://www.hipped.io/): Platform overview, value proposition, and how the network operates. - [For Companies](https://www.hipped.io/for-companies/): How employers can hire quality talent via trusted referrals with no upfront fees or subscriptions. - [For Endorsers](https://www.hipped.io/for-endorsers/): How industry experts and recruiters can endorse candidates, turn their network into income, and earn rewards for successful hires. - [About Us](https://www.hipped.io/about/): Background on the company mission, the founders, and why Hipped was built. - [Terms of Service](https://www.hipped.io/terms-of-service/): Platform terms, user agreements, and legal guidelines for companies and endorsers. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.hipped.io/privacy-policy/): Data collection, privacy practices, candidate protection, and GDPR compliance policies. ## Key articles and reports - [AI Is Quietly Rewriting Your Employer Brand](https://www.hipped.io/resources/ai-is-quietly-rewriting-your-employer-brand/): How AI tools interpret company reputation and why authentic employee advocacy matters. - [A Brave New World of Growth: Test with AI Before You Hire](https://www.hipped.io/resources/a-brave-new-world-of-growth-test-with-ai-before-you-hire/): Strategies for leveraging AI to evaluate growth hypotheses prior to expanding headcount. - [Lessons from Opening an Office Outside Europe](https://www.hipped.io/resources/lessons-from-opening-an-office-outside-europe/): Practical insights on international expansion, operational challenges, and global hiring. - [Sales Hiring Is No Longer About Lone Wolves](https://www.hipped.io/resources/sales-hiring-is-no-longer-about-lone-wolves/): Insights on why modern sales hiring focuses on orchestration, habits, and team collaboration. - [Recruitment in Transition 2025](https://www.hipped.io/resources/recruitment-in-transition-2025/): Market report surveying hiring leaders on AI disruption, application volumes, and channel disconnects. ## About Hipped aims to build 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. After years in talent acquisition, we kept seeing the same pattern: companies are drowning in applications, while the really great candidates are often hidden in professional networks; they are not scanning job boards, nor are they actively applying. 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. ## Pricing model Free to join for both hiring companies and endorsers. Companies only pay a reward when they successfully hire through Hipped. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **How is Hipped different from traditional recruitment agencies?** Hipped is a gateway to multiple professional networks, all at once. Unlike traditional agencies with their 20-30% upfront fees and exclusive contracts, Hipped lets you tap into expert endorsers simultaneously. You only pay when you actually hire (and the reward is transparent upfront). Plus, our endorsers vouch for candidates based on genuine belief in fit, not just commission incentive. - **How long does the process typically take?** First endorsed candidates typically arrive within 48 hours of posting a role, depending on role complexity. The duration of the hiring process depends on the hiring company, we've seen jobs get filled in as little as 2 weeks. - **How does Hipped ensure the quality of endorsed candidates?** Our experts put their reputation (and their reward) on the line with every candidate they vouch for. These aren't random connections - they're professionals who genuinely believe in the match. We track placement success rates, and endorsers with consistently poor quality lose access to the platform. It's like getting recommendations from a trusted colleague, but at scale! - **Can companies use Hipped alongside other hiring methods?** Absolutely! No exclusivity requirements, no commitments. Use Hipped for all your roles or just the hard-to-fill ones - whatever works for you. - **What industries does Hipped cover?** Our sweet spot is tech and startups - think engineering, product, design, and growth roles. Hipped's network has been especially efficient in filling roles in the quantum, biotech, AI, and dual use spaces. - **Who can endorse candidates on Hipped?** While many of Hipped's endorsers are professional recruiters, we welcome industry experts, former hiring managers, and well-connected professionals. - **Do recruiters need to tell candidates that they're endorsing them?** Yes! Transparency isn't just important - it's mandatory. Candidates should know who's vouching for them and for which role. Endorsers must gain explicit consent from the candidate for every specific endorsement. It's paramount to delivering quality and fostering trust. - **Can people who work together with recruitment agencies still use Hipped?** Yes! Think of Hipped as a side opportunity with benefits - no strings attached. Just use our platform whenever you spot a perfect match. No exclusivity, no drama - just pure opportunity whenever you want it.