HireArt YC Application
HireArt went through Y Combinator in the Winter 2012 batch as a B2B company. Below: what the company does, who founded it, and its application to YC, reconstructed question by question in the real YC form.
- YC batch
- Winter 2012
- Industry
- B2BRecruiting and Talent
- Team size
- 90
- Status
- Active
- Launched
- 2011
Founders
Nicholas SedletFounder
What HireArt does
Hire Smarter with HireArt. We're a modern staffing agency that uses work samples and video assessments to generate deeper insight & connect contractors to companies where they'll thrive. Our graders and account managers individually assess each candidate on culture fit, experience, and communication skills. The proof is in the talent: our candidates have filled roles at leading start-up and technology companies like Facebook, Airbnb, and Waymo. We put people first, from our candidates to our clients, we believe in the power of transparent hiring. Learn more about our team and our platform at HireArt.com.
HireArt's YC application, reconstructed
Y Combinator application
HireArt, Winter 2012 batch. The real form questions, answered from public data.
- Founders2
- Company7
- Progress7
- Idea4
- Equity3
- Curious2
- Batch Preference1
Company
HireArt
Everything needed to hire and manage W2 contractors
We built a platform that helps businesses hire and manage W2 contractors. Unlike traditional agencies that rely on resumes and interviews alone, we use work samples and video assessments to evaluate candidates. Our graders assess culture fit, experience, and communication skills for every contractor. We connect companies to contractors where they'll actually thrive.
We live and work in New York, NY, and after YC the company would remain based here.
New York is where we found our early customers and talent. It's a major center for startups and tech companies that need better hiring tools for contractors, so it makes sense to stay here.
21 more answers in the full application
Founders, Progress, Idea, Equity, Curious, Batch Preference are in the full version. Create a free account to open it in YC Insights, next to every other YC batch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the real HireArt YC application?
No. Y Combinator keeps submitted applications private. This is a reconstruction: the real YC form questions, answered from HireArt's public data (launch notes, founder backgrounds, product description). It shows how a company like HireArt would present itself to YC, not the text they submitted.
What YC batch was HireArt in?
HireArt was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2012 batch.
Who founded HireArt?
HireArt was founded by Nicholas Sedlet.
What does HireArt do?
Gives businesses everything needed to hire & manage W2 contractors.
How do I read the full reconstructed application?
Create a free Round Funded account. The full 26-answer version of HireArt's application, and every other YC batch, is in YC Insights.
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