My journey to founding Glide started in an unexpected place. After building and selling my cybersecurity startup, I found myself working in recruitment, connecting talent with Fortune 500 companies. What I witnessed there changed my perspective entirely. While we were using AI to do everything from diagnosing diseases to exploring Mars, job searching was stuck in the dark ages. The data was shocking: candidates spent an average of 5-6 months searching for roles, often facing silence or rejection from employers who paradoxically claimed they couldn't find talent.
The disconnect was mind-boggling. Every day, I witnessed a broken system failing both sides of the hiring equation. On one side, highly qualified professionals sending hundreds of applications into what felt like a void. On the other, companies struggling to find the right talent. The numbers tell the story: 97% of job seekers battle stress and anxiety during their search, while simultaneously, 69% of companies can't fill critical roles. In a world where AI can instantly match you with your perfect playlist or next purchase, why was career matching still stuck in the past?
The solution became clear when I looked at the problem through a different lens. What if we could bring the same intelligence that powers modern technology to career discovery? Not just another job board, but a platform that truly understands both talent and opportunity, powered by real market data and AI.
This is where Talanture's market intelligence platform comes in. We're living in a time where technical skills have a five-year expiration date, and traditional job searching can't keep up. By analyzing vast amounts of market data, we can show you not just where the opportunities are today, but where they're heading tomorrow. Think of it as having a career GPS that helps you navigate the rapidly evolving job market, spot emerging opportunities, and understand your true market value.
But Glide isn't just about data—it's about democratizing opportunity. Did you know that 70-80% of jobs never make it to public job boards? We're changing that. By combining AI with real market intelligence, we're making the hidden job market visible to everyone. Because in an era of global competition and rapid industry evolution, success shouldn't depend on who you know or which keywords you use in your resume. It should come from matching the right talent with the right opportunity at the right time. That's what we're building at Glide—a future where finding your dream job feels less like a battle and more like a guided journey toward your next great opportunity.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about my vision. I'm excited to have you join me on this journey to revolutionize how careers are built. Your success drives everything we do at Glide.
