Careerist

Learning platform for job seekers with job applications automation

Y CombinatorSummer 2021ActiveEducationEducationFintechRecruiting

What they do

Problem

Job seekers struggle to gain job-ready tech skills, afford training, and efficiently apply to enough roles to secure placement.

Solution

Careerist provides a learning and financing platform with live/self-paced training and automation software that helps candidates prepare for interviews and automatically apply for jobs.

Who it's for

Job seekers pursuing tech careers and employers recruiting entry-level tech talent use the platform.

Founders

Ivan Tsybaev

Founder

Founded by serial entrepreneurs, that previously built and later sold Trucker Path, America's most popular mobile app for truck drivers. Ivan has over 10 years of entrepreneurial experience and expertise in fast product-led growth.

Max Glubochansky

Co-Founder & CBO

I build and scale products that turn into real businesses. Co-founder of Careerist, a YC-backed edtech company that helped thousands of people transition into tech careers. My work spans product, QA, UX, marketing, sales, and conversion growth. I’m good at finding the weak points in a business system, from product to acquisition to onboarding to retention, and turning them into clearer messaging, better execution, and stronger outcomes. Right now, I’m focused on applied AI and AI system effic

Max Gusakov

Founder

Max Gusakov has participated in several startups in the US, including Trucker Path (acquired by RenRen in 2017). In 2019, Max became the technical co-founder of Careerist (JobEasy) and is currently the CTO. Max’s interests include classic coaching and meditation, and he focuses on product thinking, automation, and communication best practices in his role at Careerist.