Headstarter Accelerator is a career-accelerating platform designed to help early software engineers secure interviews and jobs at top startups. It offers guaranteed interview opportunities, structured projects to build Career Capital (85+), access to a large network of engineers and industry partners, and ongoing support to accelerate placement.
Overview
Headstarter connects engineers with highly-funded startups and A* founders who actively hire, backed by a scalable program that emphasizes real-world project work, accountability, and interview readiness. The platform highlights success stories from engineers who secured roles through its network and resources.
How it Works
- Engineers join the Headstarter network.
- Complete carefully designed hard projects to accumulate Career Capital (including the Career Capital 100 standard).
- Be forwarded for interviews automatically with an 85+ score.
- Access resources, mentorship, and guidance from platform partners and industry advisors.
- Land interviews and potential offers with top startups.
How to Use Headstarter
- Join the Platform: Create your Headstarter profile and connect to the network.
- Engage with Projects: Work on the provided hard projects designed to showcase capability.
- Build Career Capital: Achieve the required benchmarks (Career Capital 100 and beyond).
- Interview Ready: Utilize interview prep materials and partner feedback to prepare.
- Get Forwarded: Be automatically forwarded for interviews based on your 85+ score.
Who It Helps
- Early software engineers seeking opportunities at top startups.
- Engineers aiming for accelerated interview processes and guaranteed interview exposure.
- Those seeking mentorship, resources, and a strong professional network.
Core Features
- Guaranteed interviews at top funded startups with 85+ Career Capital
- Automatic forwarding to interview opportunities
- Structured hard projects to build Career Capital (Career Capital 100 and beyond)
- Access to a large network of engineers and industry advisors (400+ engineers in the network)
- Mentors, resources, and startup partner collaboration
- Verified by notable startups and founders (e.g., YC-backed, multimillion ARR companies, etc.)
- Resume/portfolio guidance, interview prep materials, and ongoing support
- Platform-wide focus on helping early engineers land roles quickly