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Frequently asked questions

Using the map

How do I find startups?

Search by name, role, sector, or area in the search bar, or use the Stage / Sector / Area dropdowns to narrow the map. Switch to List view (top-left) for a scrollable list instead of pins.

What does the Hiring toggle do?

Switching Hiring on filters the map down to startups with open roles right now, and reveals Category/Level filters (Engineering, Design, Senior, etc.) to narrow further.

What's the difference between Favourites and Following?

Favourites is anything you've saved for later. Following is a saved startup with email alerts turned on — you get emailed when it posts a new role. Both live under My favourites in your account, with a filter to see just one or the other.

What are the orange "Flash ad slot" boxes?

Paid promotional slots (Boost) — a startup pays to appear there for visibility. An empty dashed slot just means nobody's bought that spot yet.

Boosting your startup

What's the difference between Boost and a flash slot?

Boost ("Boost your pin") makes your existing map pin bigger, amber-colored, and persistently visible while it's active — it's about standing out on the map itself. A flash slot ("Grab a flash slot") is a separate, always-visible spot in the bottom ad strip that every visitor sees regardless of zoom, pan, or map filters — no pin required. Pick Boost to stand out where people are already looking; pick a flash slot for guaranteed visibility independent of the map view.

Can I get a refund?

Payments are non-refundable once a placement goes live, per our Terms — we'll work with you on a refund only if a paid placement couldn't be activated at all (e.g. a payment issue on our end). If a submission is rejected before going live, that's not a live placement, so nothing was charged against it yet.

How long does a boost or flash slot last?

You pick the duration at checkout — longer runs cost less per day. It ends automatically when the time's up; there's no auto-renewal, so nothing charges again without you coming back to buy another run.

Accounts & job alerts

How do I sign in?

Click Sign in and enter your email — we send a one-time link and a 6-digit code, no password to remember. Either one works.

How do job alerts work?

Job alerts match new postings against the Category and Experience level you pick under Job alerts, then email you — instantly, daily, or weekly, your choice. In-app, you'll always see them right away in Notifications regardless of the email schedule you pick.

What is one-click apply?

Once you've saved a profile (name, headline, resume link) under Profile, you can apply to a role in one click instead of filling a form each time — we send your profile straight to the startup.

How do I check my application status?

The Applications tab in My account shows every role you've applied to and its current status (Applied, Reviewed, Selected, Rejected), plus a note from the startup if they left one.

For founders

I run a startup listed here — how do I claim it?

Open your startup's page and use the claim link (or contact us if you don't see one) — we email a verification link to your work address. Once verified, you can see your follower count, ratings, and manage applicants directly.

How do I get my startup listed in the first place?

Use "Add startup" in the top nav — every submission is reviewed by hand before it goes live.

Still stuck? Contact us — we read every message and usually reply within a day or two.