Demo Day Hiring Events

A curated job board and demo day event series called "Sarah's List" that connects pre-vetted candidates with high-growth tech companies, generating revenue through placement fees rather than job postings.

Key Points:

• Core Concept:

  • Host quarterly demo day events where selected companies pitch to pre-vetted candidates
  • Take recruiter placement fees ($20-30k per hire) instead of charging for job postings
  • Focus on companies with high potential for 5-10x equity growth

• Company Selection Criteria:

  • Valued over $250M (low risk profile)
  • Stable work environment
  • High salary and great benefits
  • Potential for 5-10x equity growth
  • Currently ~24-25 curated companies

• Marketing & Distribution:

  • Weekly company deep dives via email newsletter
  • Each deep dive features one company
  • Content drives attendance to quarterly demo days
  • Companies give 5-minute flash presentations at events

• Revenue Model:

  • $20-30k placement fee per successful hire
  • Target: Place 25 candidates per year
  • Projected Revenue: ~$500k/year "passive-ish" income
  • Only key costs: Writer for company deep dives ($2k per piece)

• Quality Control:

  • Keep standards high for both companies and applicants
  • Curate both sides of the marketplace
  • Focus on quality over quantity