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Try Before You Hire

One of the best things about Startery? You don’t need to commit on Day 1.

Work with Operators on real projects, see who shines, and make a full-time offer when it makes sense.

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How It Works

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1. Work With an Operator

You’ll work together on a paid project. You get to know their skills, work ethic, and communication style in real life.

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2. Make a Hire

If there’s a mutual match, you can extend an offer. We support the transition.

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3. Pay the Hiring Fee

We charge:

  • 5% of annual salary from your side
  • 5% from the Operator (already baked into comp)

After 12 months of successful retention, we charge a bonus fee of 7.5% each.

This model ensures aligned incentives across the board—and gives both sides room to test things first.

Want to post your first project? Click here.