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America's frontier is in unlocking our hidden talent 🇺🇸
We raised $6M+ for @MeritFirstUS, co-led by @8vc (@JTLonsdale @andrewoetting) and @slow (@lessin) with participation from @rauchg to restore merit to hiring and help revitalize the American Dream, where opportunity is promised and outcomes are earned.
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Top the leaderboard for some merch! 18+, US Residents, make sure to use a valid email so we can get ahold of you!
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Applications for 8VC’s 2027 Engineering and Design Fellowships are now live!
This cohort marks ten years of our Fellowship program, and what a decade it’s been. Hundreds of Fellows have leapt into startup life, shipped real products, built enduring relationships, and learned what (and who) it takes to scale unstoppable companies.
Like @Saronic, whose valuation has climbed from $4 billion to $9.25 billion since we filmed the video below.
One project. Twelve weeks. Uncapped possibility. But don’t take our word for it:
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The @8vc team does an incredible job of identifying and betting on talent early.
The fellowship is a perfect example of that - a unique opportunity that combines hands-on internship experience with the chance to get in the room with and learn directly from exceptional leaders throughout the program.
Our job at @MeritFirstUS is to design and deploy assessments and environments that allow exceptional talent to show what they can do. It’s a pleasure to support the 8VC team and its portfolio in identifying the next cohort.
Excited to see what this group builds. If you know any early-career engineers or designers, tell them to apply!
Applications for 8VC’s 2027 Engineering and Design Fellowships are now live!
This cohort marks ten years of our Fellowship program, and what a decade it’s been. Hundreds of Fellows have leapt into startup life, shipped real products, built enduring relationships, and learned what (and who) it takes to scale unstoppable companies.
Like @Saronic, whose valuation has climbed from $4 billion to $9.25 billion since we filmed the video below.
One project. Twelve weeks. Uncapped possibility. But don’t take our word for it:
Today we honor those who have served our country and the families who have stood beside them.
We are deeply grateful for your service and sacrifice.
Happy Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Still thinking about our GTM Intelligence night with @tryramp in NYC a few weeks ago. We got to spend an evening with @zganieany and the Ramp team talking about how AI is changing sales and GTM.
If you missed it, here are a few moments from the night.
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Ascend cut time to a strong candidate by ~80% with MeritFirst from at least two weeks to just 2–3 days. They've made 20+ hires, while surfacing candidates they might have overlooked based on background alone.
We spoke with Nishit Vyas, Ascend's Head of People, about how they did it. Full case study in thread.
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Five timed questions that test how well you think under pressure. Think you're good? Prove it.
Share your score and find out which of your friends you can beat.
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Companies routinely reject people because they don't have an impressive school or recognizable names on their resume, without ever finding out what they're capable of.
That's a cowardly way to hire and a competitive advantage for anyone willing to do better. America has too much talent to keep wasting it.
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New challenge just dropped. Think you have what it takes to top the leaderboard?
🔗 Link in thread
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P.S. We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer onsite in Austin, TX. linkedin.com/jobs/view/44784…
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Our teams @tryramp & @MeritFirstUS hosted GTM Intelligence night this week in NYC, digging into how sales roles are evolving, how Ramp leverages AI across the team, and what it means for hiring and finding great talent.
Nothing beats having partners you genuinely enjoy working with. Our teams work incredibly hard, taking simple ideas very seriously (h/t Charlie Munger) - and it’s a blast to bring a big group together for a night like this.
@max11free - you’re a legend. Lucky to be able to learn from you.
Thanks to everyone who came out and made it possible. Let’s run it back!
We had a great time in NYC with Ramp this week! Thanks to everyone who joined us to talk about how AI is changing sales and GTM, and a big thank you to the @tryramp team for hosting with us.
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New weekly challenge just dropped and it only takes 5 minutes. See if you can top the leaderboard.
🔗 challenges.meritfirst.us/spo…
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If you're interested in actually hiring based on merit for your own team - get in touch: meritfirst.us
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