cordSAN FRANCISCO STARTUP PROGRAM
Free access to help SF startups grow their team
If you meet the criteria below you can get free access to cord through our San Francisco Bay Startup Program.
Headcount of 25 people or less
Hiring for a new software engineering position
Company located in the SF Bay Area
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"cord is undoubtedly the best tool we have used. The combination of high quality candidates that we can access quickly using the the AI functions is really unique."
Rob Curley
Head of People
Why does the program exist?
"The SF Startup Program is our investment into the startup ecosystem. Giving small, ambitious companies the chance to compete with bigger ones, without price getting in the way."
Frequently asked questions
What is cord?
What is cord?
cord is the hiring tool used by thousands of technology companies to find quality candidates and make direct hires. See the success stories of companies.
Who qualifies for the San Francisco Startup Program?
Who qualifies for the San Francisco Startup Program?
If you are a technology startup of 25 people or less, based in the San Francisco Bay area & hiring for a software development position, you can use cord for free.
Why is it free for early adopters?
Why is it free for early adopters?
The SF Startup Program is our investment in the startup ecosystem. We aim to give small, resource-limited companies the chance to grow without price getting in the way.
Do I need to make any commitments or give card details?
Do I need to make any commitments or give card details?
No, the San Francisco Startup Program is no commitment and is entirely free for as long as your company is less than 25 people. No commitment or card details are required.
Will you charge per hire?
Will you charge per hire?
No, our standard pricing is paid monthly with no pay per hire, but for San Francisco Bay Area companies on the Startup Program, the standard plan is entirely free.