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Series A Engineering Loop: The Founder Round
I interviewed at a Series A startup (12 engineers, devtools, NYC). The founder round was 45 minutes and decided everything. Here is what it was actually grading.
Startup vs. FAANG Interview Differences
I ran a Series B startup loop and a Meta loop in the same month. The shape, the calibration, and what each one was actually grading were nothing alike.
Series C Hyper-Growth Loop: Speed Over Polish
A Series C hyper-growth loop where the rubric was 'can you ship next week, not in three months'. The shape, the pushback, and the offer that came in 36 hours.
My Take-Home Assignment at a Fintech Company
An 8-hour take-home for a Series B fintech, the design call after, and the one question that decided whether the offer came.
The "We'll Decide in 24 Hours" YC Startup Loop
A 4-engineer YC company ran me through their full loop in two days and made a decision in 24 hours. Here is the shape, the founder pressure, and why I declined.