May 27, 202611 min
In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen, Proceso Talent, and Giuseppe Morgana, CTO of New Harbor, discuss the rising challenge of fake candidates infiltrating remote hiring processes. They share their firsthand experiences...
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Your Next Tech Startup
Hosted by Isabel Rasmussen · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Hiring is tough — software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup.This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring. We dive into real stories from startup leaders, uncover what makes a great (or terrible) hiring process, and explore how to make finding and landing startup jobs suck less.Each episode features a founder, hiring manager, or software engineer sharing their journey, hiring philosophy, and lessons learned. We’ll also break down hiring pain points—job descriptions, resumes, interviews, negotiation, culture screening, and more. Expect real talk, expert insights, and the occasional resume roast.Subscribe for candid conversations about startup hiring and what actually works.
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What is Your Next Tech Startup about?
Hiring is tough, software engineers hate job searching, hiring managers are stretched thin, and interviews? They suck for everyone. But finding the right people is critical for building a great startup. This podcast is for software engineers navigating startup hiring.
Who hosts Your Next Tech Startup?
Your Next Tech Startup is hosted by Isabel Rasmussen. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
What has Your Next Tech Startup covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Fake Candidate Problem No One's Talking About" (27 May 2026, 11 minutes), "Is This Startup Toxic? Interview Questions That Reveal the Truth" (23 January 2026, 47 minutes), and "Now Hiring: Sr Founding Engineer @ New Harbor (US Remote)" (10 December 2025, 10 minutes).
How often does Your Next Tech Startup publish?
Your Next Tech Startup publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Your Next Tech Startup?
Booking probability for Your Next Tech Startup is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Your Next Tech Startup requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Your Next Tech Startup's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Your Next Tech Startup?
The strongest fits for Your Next Tech Startup are IT Services & Software Development. Your Next Tech Startup has a business audience.
About the host
Isabel Rasmussen hosts Your Next Tech Startup, a business podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 23, 202647 min
How can you tell if a startup will be a healthy place to work or a fast track to burnout? In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen, Host and Fractional Head of Technical Recruitment, and Dr. Matthew Jones, Startup Executive...
- Dec 10, 202510 min
Isabel Rasmussen speaks the founders of New Harbor about the US Remote Sr Engineering Engineer role. We go beyond the job description to discuss great opportunities at startups in our Now Hiring episodes. Interested in...
- Sep 29, 202512 min
In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen discusses two key roles at a Series B startup with Zach, the Director of Engineering, and Will, the Director of Product. Open Roles: Technical Lead Manager and Senior Product Manager...
- Sep 12, 202525 min
In this conversation, Sid Parakh, a Director of Engineering, and Isabel Rasmussen, Technical Recruiter and host of Your Next Tech Startup discuss the changes engineering teams have experienced over the last year. Many...
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- Sep 5, 202527 min
In this conversation, Isabel Rasmussen speaks with engineering leader Sven Delmas about his extensive hiring experience, focusing on two significant hiring stories. The first story highlights the challenges of hiring a...
Episode #24
JUST HIRED: How to Tell Your Story
Aug 29, 202535 minIn this episode, host Isabel Rasmussen interviews Ibrah Abouhashish, a Senior Solutions Engineer at Arthur.ai, about his recent job search experience. Ibrah shares insights on navigating the job market, the importance...
Episode #23
Avoid this Rejection Reason by Asking Questions in Interviews: with SVP of Engineering, Maher Hanafi
Jul 25, 202541 minIn this episode, Isabel Rasmussen and Maher Hanafi discuss the intricacies of the interview process, focusing on the importance of candidate questions and the dynamics of bi-directional interviews. Maher shares insights...
- Jul 23, 202525 min
In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen and Erwin Alberto discuss effective hiring strategies, focusing on the offer stage and the importance of the sell/ offer call. They explore how hiring managers can better prepare for...
Episode #21
How We Score The Coding Interview at Counterpart with Director of Engineering Derrick Franco
Jul 22, 202513 minIn this conversation, Isabel Rasmussen and Derrick Franco discuss the take-home coding test and the evolving landscape of engineering interviews, particularly focusing on how to set candidates up for success. They...
- Jul 21, 202539 min
In this episode of Your Next Tech Startup, the tables have turned and Dan Johnson interviews Isabel Rasmussen on the recruitment process in the tech startup landscape. They explore the challenges faced by recruiters and...
- Jul 18, 202518 min
In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen interviews Richard Lin, CEO and Co-founder of Anyreach, about a remote senior software engineer role. They discuss the unique aspects of the position, the evolution of Anyreach's AI...
- Jul 11, 202535 min
In this episode, host Isabel Rasmussen speaks with Afshan, a lead software engineer who shares her journey of navigating the job market after experiencing a layoff. They discuss the challenges of job searching, the...
- Jul 2, 202518 min
In this episode, host Isabel Rasmussen interviews Preston Lee, the founder of Tribe Money. They discuss the unique aspects of hiring and building a startup team at the pre-seed stage. Preston elaborates on his strategy...
- Jun 27, 202511 min
In this episode, we speak with Sameer, the VP of Engineering at Tellius, about the current challenges in hiring engineers with AI experience. Sameer shares his experiences as a hiring manager, discussing the evolving...
- Jun 20, 202513 min
In this conversation, Isabel Rasmussen and Kelly Kaplan discuss the importance of fair and consistent hiring practices, particularly in the tech industry. They explore the challenges of building diverse teams, the...
- Jun 13, 202515 min
In this episode, Isabel Rasmussen interviews Dom Scandinaro, the CTO of Cameo, discussing the current hiring for a senior full stack engineer role. Dom shares insights about his journey to Cameo, the company's growth...
- Jun 6, 202521 min
Maximizing Networking for Engineering Hires: Insights from Randy Chong, VP of Engineering @ Healthcare.com In this episode, we sit down with Randy Chong, VP of Engineering at Healthcare.com, to discuss the power of...
- May 30, 202517 min
How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products: Insights from SERV Founder Nickhil Bhave Blog: How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products https://bhave.substack.com/p/hire-product-people-that-build-awesome?sd=pf Join...
- May 24, 202516 min
Now Hiring: US Remote Lead Engineer at Thrizer - An Interview With CEO Raunak Sharma. In this episode of 'Your Next Tech Startup,' we dive into the exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer at Thrizer. Host Isabel...
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