YouTeam

We make it easy for startups to hire engineers.

Y CombinatorWinter 2018AcquiredB2BRecruiting and TalentMarketplaceHuman Resources

What they do

Problem

Startups struggle to find and hire high-quality engineers through traditional job boards and freelance portals.

Solution

YouTeam is a platform that matches startups with vetted offshore developers seeking full-time contracts from an otherwise hard-to-reach talent pool.

Who it's for

Early-stage startups, including YC-backed companies, that need to hire engineers.

Founders

Yura Riphyak

Founder/CEO

15 years as a founder. Key areas: HR Tech, social media, online marketplaces, product development. LSE Graduate, Chevening scholar. Co-founder and Chief Scheduling Officer at Alphie -- the 1-click scheduling assistant. Previously: Co-founder of YouTeam (W18), acquired by TopTal in 2025, and Hubbub.fm -- "Twitter for voice." I also play chess and write: tech noir, scifi, litfic and occasional magical realism.

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