This post, authored by Rachel, provides a detailed retrospective on Triplebyte, a technical recruiting company for software engineers. It discusses the company’s journey from its founding by prominent individuals in Silicon Valley, such as Harj Taggar, to its eventual failure after pivoting to new products like Source and Screen. The post delves into the challenges of candidate acquisition, the pressure from venture capital for aggressive growth, and the pitfalls of pivoting to a product, like “LinkedIn For Engineers,” that failed to resonate with users. Ultimately, the post highlights the loyalty of early Triplebyte users and the lessons learned from its failures.
https://www.otherbranch.com/blog/why-triplebyte-failed