[~$100M Raised] Transforming Talent Assessment: Co-founder and CEO Tigran Sloyan on Building CodeSignal

Sit Down Startup

Welcome to the latest episode of Sit Down Startup! Today, host Adam O'Donnell sits down with Tigran Sloyan, an MIT alumnus and the co-founder and CEO of CodeSignal, to discuss his remarkable journey to the forefront of innovation.

Uncover the invaluable insights Tigran gained about resilience, adaptability, and the necessity of continuous product evolution. Learn how CodeSignal, which has raised almost $100M, achieved product-market fit by shifting focus to advanced talent assessment tools.

Here's the takeaway: navigating the path to product-market fit is a dynamic process that demands a clear long-term vision and the agility to pivot in response to market needs.

Stream this episode of our Zendesk for Startups podcast for an inspiring dialogue on the future of talent discovery and the power of embracing change in entrepreneurship.

(00:12:53) Balancing Supply and Demand in Talent Marketplaces

(00:14:04) Transitioning to Software for Sustainable Growth

(00:16:29) Navigating Founder's Identity Amid Company Pivots

(00:18:41) Iterative Evolution to Achieve Product-Market Fit

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