Seattle Startup Week Hiring Festival – From Chat to Career | Hosted By MeeBoss

Land Your Next Role at Seattle’s Startup Hiring Festival Looking for your next big opportunity? The Seattle Startup Hiring Festival is where innovation meets ambition. We’re bringing together dozens of startups and hundreds of job seekers for an afternoon of direct connections, real conversations, and in-person interviews. Check out the growing list of participating startups and explore their open roles: <<coming soon>>! This isn’t a typical job fair. MeeBoss is a match-first, chat-first platform that connects you directly with hiring managers before you even step into the room. That means by the time you arrive, you’ll already have matches and conversations underway and you’ll know exactly which startups to prioritize meeting during the festival.

How It Works for Job Seekers Register here on LumaFill in your details so we can confirm your spot. Space is limited, and registration will be approved manually to ensure balance. Get Matched on MeeBossOnce registered, you’ll receive an invite to set up your MeeBoss profile. MeeBoss will automatically match you with open roles from participating startups. Start Chatting with EmployersUse MeeBoss’ ChatFirst platform to connect with startups before the event. Build relationships, ask questions, and line up potential interviews. Meet In Person at the FestivalYou’ll be able to meet the startups you’ve already chatted with, plus discover new ones. Not available during a block? No problem. We’ll also have dedicated space open all day for impromptu chats. Keep the Momentum GoingAfter the event, continue conversations in MeeBoss chat. Many job seekers walk away with interviews scheduled and some even get hired on-site.

Startups & Open Roles Want to know who you’ll meet at the Hiring Festival? Check out the growing list of participating startups and explore their open roles: COMING SOON! This page is updated as new startups register, so keep checking back to see the latest opportunities.

Festival Agenda 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Doors Open & Check-In Registration desk open (remains staffed throughout the day) Coffee + light snacks available for early arrivals Informal networking before the program begins 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Opening Remarks & Short Presentation from Susanna Niu, MeeBoss Co-Founder & CEO Welcome from MeeBoss Introduction of our co-hosts and partners Quick orientation: how to get the most out of the Hiring Festival Short presentation: Initiating Good Conversations with Hiring Managers 2:00 – 5:00 PM | Hiring Festival Booths Open All startups host booths and meet candidates in one continuous hiring session Job seekers rotate through conversations at their own pace Optional mini-interviews available for structured chats 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Panel Discussion: “Standing Out Early: How Candidates Get Real Traction with Hiring Companies", founders share real-world tips while booths remain open 4:45 – 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks Festival recap & partner recognition Call to action: keep conversations going on MeeBoss Light bites + networking to close the day

Tips to Get the Most Out of the Festival It's important that you set yourself up for success ahead of time. Follow the tips below and please review our full FAQ here in advance. Complete your MeeBoss profile early. The better your profile, the better your matches. Chat before you meet. Starting conversations online builds trust and gives you an edge in person. Come prepared. Bring questions, know your top matches, but also explore new startups on-site. Stay flexible. If you miss someone in their block, use the impromptu chat spaces to connect. Network, network, network. Meals, panels, and happy hour are as valuable as the hiring blocks. Register now to secure your spot and get matched with startups before the festival!

More About MeeBoss: MeeBoss is a chat-first hiring platform that connects job seekers with startups through instant in-app messaging, eliminating resume black hole and lengthy application processes. Our matching engine pairs candidates and companies based on skills, culture fit, and career goals, then opens a direct chat so both sides can ask questions and move forward in real time. For startups, MeeBoss delivers only pre-qualified talent and streamlines coordination. By attending this event, I consent for the hosts and its affiliates to use my name, image, and likeness in any marketing related to the event.  This consent includes, without limitation, an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide, fully-paid, royalty-free, sub-licensable, non-transferable license to use any photographs or video recording on me taken while in attendance at the event. I also consent to receiving emails from the event hosts.