The company also offers a resume building application and an auto-fill feature for common application information. Simplify is positioning itself as a private alternative to LinkedIn, with only potential employers having access to user information. The startup also offers a Chrome extension, Simplify Copilot, which automates job applications found on external job search tools. The company, which was launched in 2021, currently has around 10 employees and is considering the importance of diversity in its hiring practices.
Key takeaways:
- Simplify, an early stage startup, is aiming to revolutionize job searching by combining questionnaires, job scraping, job matching, auto filling applications and help with answering text-based questions in one program.
- The company recently announced a $3 million seed funding round as they continue to work with applicants and employers to build a business model around their idea.
- Simplify's software helps users find jobs that match their skills and salary expectations, and also assists in filling out applications by auto filling the most common information.
- The company was founded by Michael Yan and his co-founders a few years ago when they were in college, and currently has around 10 employees. They are considering various monetization methods for their platform.