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The Anti-LinkedIn Job Search: A Smarter Path to Your Next Role

December 18, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Escape the public spectacle, privacy anxieties, and algorithmic mismatches of traditional job boards. For selective professionals, the broadcast model is broken. Learn the tenets of a smarter search built on privacy, human curation, and introductions that actually make sense.
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Hiring Product Designers That Drive Startup Success

Hiring Product Designers That Drive Startup Success

December 18, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Building a great product requires more than just visual skills. This guide breaks down how to define the right role, source top talent, evaluate portfolios for impact, and create a process that attracts designers who will shape your product's success.
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Your Guide to Finding a Job at a Startup

Your Guide to Finding a Job at a Startup

December 17, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Going from a corporate resume to a startup offer requires a new strategy. This guide breaks down exactly how to identify the right company stage, craft an impact-driven resume, and network effectively to get hired.
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Deep Dive into ElevenLabs Careers

December 16, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Dive into the world of a leading AI voice technology pioneer. Learn about the roles, culture, and impact of working at ElevenLabs, and discover how you can contribute to the next generation of audio innovation.
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The 7 Best Startups To Work For In 2025: A Practical Guide

The 7 Best Startups To Work For In 2025: A Practical Guide

December 16, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
The "best" startups offer more than just free snacks. Learn the universal criteria for a great workplace and how to apply them to find and evaluate the top high-growth companies in San Francisco's unique tech ecosystem.
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A Guide to Startup Jobs San Francisco

A Guide to Startup Jobs San Francisco

December 15, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
From SOMA to the Mission, SF's startup ecosystem is buzzing. Get the local's guide to the top companies, specialized job boards, neighborhoods, and networking strategies to land your next role in the city's innovative tech scene.
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How to Find Startup Jobs: Your Path to a Top Tech Role

How to Find Startup Jobs: Your Path to a Top Tech Role

December 14, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Startup hiring works differently. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly where to look, how to stand out without a corporate resume, and the strategies to connect with founders and hiring managers directly.
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7 Definitive Lists of the Best Tech Companies to Work For in 2025

7 Definitive Lists of the Best Tech Companies to Work For in 2025

December 13, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
A great workplace is defined by more than just free snacks. Learn the essential criteria—from mission and growth to culture and compensation—for evaluating tech companies to find a role where you can truly thrive.
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A Practical Guide to CTO Duties and Responsibilities

A Practical Guide to CTO Duties and Responsibilities

December 12, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
The role has evolved from head engineer to strategic business leader. This practical guide breaks down the core CTO duties and responsibilities into four pillars: Technology Strategy, Team Leadership, Operational Excellence, and Security.
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The Founder's Playbook for Finding and Working With Recruiters for Startups

The Founder's Playbook for Finding and Working With Recruiters for Startups

December 11, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Your first 10 hires define your company's future. Learn why generalist recruiters often fail for startups and get a actionable framework for finding a talent partner who understands equity, speed, and entrepreneurial grit.
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