Headstarter Product Information

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

  1. Engineers join the Headstarter network.
  2. Complete carefully designed hard projects to accumulate Career Capital (including the Career Capital 100 standard).
  3. Be forwarded for interviews automatically with an 85+ score.
  4. Access resources, mentorship, and guidance from platform partners and industry advisors.
  5. Land interviews and potential offers with top startups.

How to Use Headstarter

  1. Join the Platform: Create your Headstarter profile and connect to the network.
  2. Engage with Projects: Work on the provided hard projects designed to showcase capability.
  3. Build Career Capital: Achieve the required benchmarks (Career Capital 100 and beyond).
  4. Interview Ready: Utilize interview prep materials and partner feedback to prepare.
  5. 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