Why the Best Candidates Aren't in Big Cities Anymore
3 days ago
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- Tier-2 cities like Berlin, Toronto, and Melbourne are emerging as key hubs for startup talent.
- These cities offer deep talent pools with less competition and higher loyalty.
- Lower operational costs in tier-2 cities without compromising on skill or ambition.
- Strong support infrastructure from governments and local accelerators in these cities.
- Talent in tier-2 cities has a global-ready mindset, fluent in remote-first work.
- Highlighted cities and their specialties: Berlin (FinTech, AI), Barcelona (Gaming, Biotech), Austin (SaaS, Hardware), etc.
- Candidates in tier-2 cities are hungrier for impact, aligning well with startup velocity.
- FoundersAreHiring platform reduces hiring costs and connects founders with global startup talent.
- The next wave of successful startups will come from diverse global teams, not just major metros.
- FoundersAreHiring offers tools like Axira Certification to verify candidate fit and streamline hiring.