Your Next Tech Startup

Your Next Tech Startup

Isabel Rasmussen

Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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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.

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Recent Episodes

Is This Startup Toxic? Interview Questions That Reveal the Truth

Jan 23, 2026 46m

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,…

Now Hiring: Sr Founding Engineer @ New Harbor (US Remote)

Dec 10, 2025 10m

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…

Now Hiring Remote: Sr Product Manager & Tech Lead Manager

Sep 29, 2025 11m

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…

Laid Off Engineers: What AI Changed in the Workplace with Sid Parakh

Sep 12, 2025 25m

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…

500 Hires!! Do Referrals Always Equal A Great Hire With Engineering Leader Sven Delmas

Sep 05, 2025 26m

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…

JUST HIRED: How to Tell Your Story

Aug 29, 2025 34m

In 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…

Avoid this Rejection Reason by Asking Questions in Interviews: with SVP of Engineering, Maher Hanafi

Jul 25, 2025 41m

In 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.…

Hiring Manager Guide: The Offer Call with Director of Engineering, Erwin Alberto

Jul 23, 2025 24m

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…

How We Score The Coding Interview at Counterpart with Director of Engineering Derrick Franco

Jul 22, 2025 13m

In 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…

A Software Engineer Interviews a Tech Recruiter for Once!

Jul 21, 2025 38m

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…

Now Hiring: Remote Senior Software Engineer at Anyreach

Jul 18, 2025 17m

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…

JUST HIRED How to Become a Lead Engineer Candidate: guest Afshan Martin

Jul 11, 2025 34m

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…

Pre-Seed Startup Hiring - Founder Interview with Preston Lee

Jul 02, 2025 18m

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…

Startup Interview Advice from a VP of Engineering

Jun 27, 2025 11m

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,…

Recruitment Strategies to Boost Women in Tech

Jun 20, 2025 12m

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…

Now Hiring: Chicago Full Stack Engineer (Javascript) at Cameo

Jun 13, 2025 14m

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…

Networking in Tech: Insights from a VP of Engineering

Jun 06, 2025 20m

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…

How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products

May 30, 2025 17m

How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products: Insights from SERV Founder Nickhil Bhave Blog: How to Hire People who Build Awesome Products…

Now Hiring: US Remote Lead Engineer at Thrizer

May 24, 2025 16m

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…

Faster Hiring Through Trust with Amey Desai

May 16, 2025 27m

In this conversation, Isabel and Amey discuss the intricacies of the engineering hiring process, focusing on the importance of defining the ideal candidate, structuring take-home challenges, and…

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