Fractal Bootcamp Vetted Pool · NYC

Everyone here could succeed.
We find who will thrive.

Founding engineers in NYC, vetted by founders who've worked with them. We add pre-interviewing to reveal who will thrive in your specific startup.

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What makes this pool special

Already vetted

Every candidate has been through Fractal Bootcamp and worked alongside founders who can vouch for their abilities.

Startup DNA

These aren't just engineers—they're founding engineers who know how to ship fast and thrive in uncertainty.

For companies

Everyone in this pool is qualified. The question isn't "can they do the job?"—it's "will they thrive in your startup?"

1

Describe your role

Email your needs. What problems are you solving? What's your culture like?

2

We pre-interview

Fractal alumni, founders, and domain experts ask questions that reveal deeper fit.

3

Answer questions

One email per day max. High-signal questions to understand what you need.

4

Meet matches

Get intros to candidates who truly get your problems and will thrive.

Pricing

Industry competitive success fee. Pay only when you hire.

For candidates & alumni

Fractal candidates

Email your resume. Answer questions once a day. Find where you'll thrive, not just where you'll succeed.

fractal@loam.market

Fractal alumni & experts

Get 100k free credits. Help your network find where they'll thrive. Earn when you're right about long-term fit.

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FAQ

What kinds of roles?

Founding engineer roles in NYC. Best fit for early-stage startups needing someone who can ship fast and thrive in uncertainty.

How is this different from just hiring a Fractal grad?

Everyone in this pool could succeed at your startup. We add pre-interviewing to find who will specifically thrive in your environment, culture, and problem space.

Can experts evaluate their own candidates or roles?

Yes. The market is robust—every incentive to be biased is another expert's incentive to call it out.