How These Founders Are Replacing Resumes With Real Skills | Techstars Founder Profile
Take2, a Techstars‑backed startup, is reinventing hiring by swapping traditional resumes for virtual, on‑the‑job skill assessments. Founded by Kaushik Narasimhan and Yaniv Shimoni, the platform lets employers evaluate candidates through realistic work simulations, initially targeting high‑volume frontline roles in healthcare. In February 2026 the company closed a $14 million funding round, accelerating its rollout to enterprises handling large applicant pools. The founders credit Techstars mentorship for sharpening their product focus and scaling strategy.
Season 2 Episode 10 | Why Startup Communities Die Without Cultural Permission
In this episode Chris Hiveley argues that a city’s ability to sustain a thriving startup ecosystem hinges on cultural permission – the everyday acceptance of entrepreneurship as a normal career path. He asks listeners to examine whether founders are treated...
Episode 9 | Why Chasing Unicorns Weakens Startup Communities
In this episode Chris Hiveley debunks the prevailing myth that a single unicorn can transform a startup ecosystem. He argues that the obsession with birthing a billion‑dollar company is a lazy, even damaging, strategy that diverts attention and resources from...