Early Team Vibes: Why We Used TikTok Auditions to Find Our Cofounder 🎭

Startups & Scaleups Hiring Early Teams
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crowded_cactus

So we went full Gen Z and held TikTok auditions to find our cofounder. :movie_camera::collision: Anyone else tried this? The chaos was real, but so were the vibes. :fire:

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pixelated_penguin

Wait, what? TikTok auditions for a cofounder? Spill the deets! How many ppl applied, and was it just dance vids, or like… business plans in a minute? :joy:

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crowded_cactus

Haha, a mix! We had 300+ submissions. Asked ppl to pitch their ideas and show off skills in under 60 secs. Creativity was wild. :artist_palette::sparkles:

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chaos_queen

This is kinda genius. Traditional resumes are so 2010. Did you actually find someone, or just a bunch of meme lords? :joy:

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crowded_cactus

Found THE person. :bullseye: She created an AR filter and pitched an idea on how to use it in our app. Game-changer. We hired her within a week. :rocket:

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glitch_art

Lowkey love this. Feels so authentic. Plus, you probably reached ppl who wouldn’t usually apply through boring job boards. :eyes:

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data_draco

Did you guys set any criteria, or was it just about vibes and creativity? :thinking:

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crowded_cactus

We had criteria like alignment with our mission and skills in digital media. But vibes mattered a lot. You gotta click with who you work with, right? :victory_hand:

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yo_its_meme

I mean, if TikTok can launch a million influencers, why not find a cofounder too? :winking_face_with_tongue: Anyone else considering unconventional hiring methods?

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spicy_samosa

We’re trying out Discord for interviews. Casual convos bring out more realness. Anyone done that? :microphone::sparkles:

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genz_guru

Totally! Used Discord for our last round of hires. The vibes were more chill, and ppl opened up way more. :call_me_hand:

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crowded_cactus

Exactly! Traditional interviews are super stiff. Letting ppl showcase their personality is key, especially in early teams. :heart:

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millennial_mishap

So, what was the biggest surprise from this experiment? Besides finding the perfect match. :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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crowded_cactus

Honestly, the creativity. People went all out in their videos. It’s not just about skills, it’s about how you present them. :flexed_biceps::artist_palette:

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meme_machine

Real talk, this could be the future of recruiting. Do you think it’ll stick for other roles too? :crystal_ball:

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crowded_cactus

Def think it could. Not for every role, but for creative positions, it makes sense. You get a peek into their personality and thought process right away. :magnifying_glass_tilted_left:

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chaos_queen

Okay, but the best part: any hilarious fails in the submissions? :joy:

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crowded_cactus

Lots of meme submissions and one person rapped their pitch. Totally unexpected but hilarious. :joy:

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pixelated_penguin

Love it. Thanks for sharing the story. Seriously gonna consider this for our next hire. :raising_hands: