💡 Founder Tip from Josh Futterman, Papa Bear Ventures In this clip from the first episode of Inside the Fund hosted by Helena Fogarty, Josh shares why every founder can find early support, and why it’s not just about having money, but showing commitment. From churches to schools to hobbies, your community can help you raise that first $15–20k to get an MVP off the ground. Watch the full episode on YouTube → https://lnkd.in/eAtgup_B #FounderTips #EarlyStageStartups #MVP #JoshFutterman #VCAdvice #StartupFunding
Bamboo X
Staffing and Recruiting
New York, NY 12,668 followers
Search partner to disruptive startups from pre-seed to IPO hiring Engineering, Product, Data & AI, and Design Talent.
About us
Bamboo X is a recruiting partner for disruptive startups and companies building what’s next. We launched in 2013 to support VC's, Startup Founders and their Leaders in acquiring the talent they need to bring new ideas to market and scale. We saw a need to build teams that could genuinely launch new products and services, transform industries, and uncover breakthrough technology and innovation. Our team provides a one-stop shop for companies looking to recruit talent, augment their teams, & uncover human capital strategies from idea through to scale. Bamboo is, after all, stronger than steel. With boots on the ground in New York, San Francisco, Miami & London we work with startups from: Early: Pre-Seed to Seed Growth: Series A to C Bridge: Series D to IPO Recruiting across: AI, Data & Infrastructure: + Data Science + Infrastructure & DevOps + Machine Learning Engineering + Machine Learning Operations + Data Engineering + Product & Data Analytics + AI Engineering Engineering & Product + Product Management + Full Stack Software Engineering + Mobile Engineering + Front End Engineering + Back End Engineering + Cybersecurity + Founding Engineering Design & Brand + Product Design + UI / Visual Design + UX Research & Content Design + UX & Experience Design + Brand Design + Creative + Art Direction & Copy GTM & Marketing + Account Executive + Sales Management + Growth & Lifecycle Marketing + Product Marketing + Brand Marketing + GTM & Revenue + Project Management & Product Ops We work with startups in: + Fintech + Health-tech + AI & Machine Learning + B2B Platforms & SaaS + Deep Tech + Consumer Tech & Commerce + Sports & Gaming + Web3 Trusted by multiple tier-1 VC Firms, over 200 Startups and backed by over 1000 recommendations. Let's accelerate bold ideas together! Contact us at info@bamboo-x.com
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bamboo-x.com
External link for Bamboo X
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
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118 E28th St
New York, NY 10016, US
Employees at Bamboo X
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Alex Pavlou
Trusted Talent Partner to the Innovation Economy. Founder & CEO of Bamboo X - Technical & Design recruiting for disruptive startups. Venture Partner…
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Neil Wittensleger
Partnering with Founders & VCs to find 🦄 talent for 🚀 startups
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Jared Tredly
Design Recruiter
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Allyssa Camperson
Partner overseeing all Technical Talent & Hiring for Bamboo X | 10x Software, Machine Learning, & AI Engineers
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NOW HIRING: Staff Product Designer 3 | NYC 💥 Design the future of digital health. We’re partnering with a game-changing health tech company using wearables, AI, and real-time coaching to transform musculoskeletal care. 💼 You are: - A senior designer (7+ yrs) with bold UX/UI skills - Obsessed with accessibility & user-centered design - A systems thinker who thrives cross-functionally - Bonus: Health tech experience This role is all about impact, creating digital experiences that help people live pain-free. Know someone who fits this? Tag them, or message us to chat more. #NowHiring #ProductDesign #UXDesign #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #DesignJobs #NYCHiring
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If you're building in NYC and not in rooms like this… you’re missing out. We’re proud to host the next Startup Luncheon: A Lawrence Krubner Production at 28th&Park, our content & production studio at Bamboo X. This isn’t just another panel. It’s bite-sized wisdom, straight from operators in the trenches. And it’s built to spark real connection. You’ll hear 7-minute lightning talks from: - Caroline Dell - Benjamin Mills - Max Coglin - Avital Tzubeli (Fenster) - Alana Cheeks-Lomax - Ryan Babiak, CPA - Lei Bely-Cheng 成蕾 Plus curated intros via MeetIn10, powered by the brilliant Tori. Hanson. When: Wednesday, August 7 | 12–2PM Where: 118 E 28th St, Unit 207 🎟 $35 or free with approval 👉 Sign up here: https://lu.ma/mrtrvp3n Want to host something like this in our space? 📩 Message us to learn more about using 28th&Park for your next event. #StartupEvents #NYCTech #28thAndPark #Founders #TheFourthEffect #TechNetworking
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🌍 Now Hiring: Staff Product Designer (Remote) Design for global impact. Join a mission-driven tech company turning real-world business data from emerging markets into actionable insights. As Staff Product Designer, you’ll lead the design of dashboards and tools that help enterprises better understand overlooked regions. ✅ Ideal for someone who: - Has designed data-rich products or visualization tools - Thrives in complex, international contexts - Leads with empathy, clarity, and research - Wants to design with real-world, real-human impact Looking for your next big move? Message us or tag someone who should see this. #NowHiring #ProductDesignJobs #DataDesign #UXUI #RemoteJobs #GlobalTech
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Not all VCs are chasing the hype. In the debut episode of our new podcast, Inside the Fund, we go beyond the buzzwords to hear how investors are really making decisions. Josh Futterman, founder of Papa Bear Ventures, shares why he avoids generative AI-first startups, and why he’s backing traditional AI, owned IP, and infrastructure instead. Hosted by Helena Fogarty, this debut episode goes deep into how VCs really think, from the traits that make great founders to the emotional realities of building companies. Josh shares how he evaluates deals, why he prioritizes trust and mentorship, and what he believes actually leads to sustainable returns. 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eafPusvS 💡 This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more candid investor insights. #VCInsights #GenerativeAI #MachineLearning #StartupAdvice #VCPerspectivese
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NOW HIRING: Editorial Director (France) We’re working with a team building a new kind of language experience, powered by voice AI, shaped by story, and grounded in culture. They’re hiring an Editorial Director to lead the French voice from the ground up. You’ll define editorial vision, craft immersive content, and collaborate with leading voices in food, design, and the arts. You are: - Deeply connected to modern French culture - Experienced in editorial and content leadership (5+ yrs) - Confident navigating licensing and partnerships - Fluent in French and English 📍 Paris or remote within France 💼 Full-time, permanent Tag someone brilliant below. Think it sounds like you? Comment or message us directly. #NowHiring #EditorialJobs #CulturalContent #LanguageLearning
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🎙️ A new lens on venture, from the other side of the table. You’ve heard from the founders. Now, we’re talking to the investors. Inside the Fund is a new series hosted by fundraising expert Helena Fogarty, designed to pull back the curtain on how early-stage VCs really make their bets. We’re kicking things off with Josh Futterman, music producer turned 5x founder turned VC, now leading Papa Bear Ventures, a fund built on mentorship, trust, and founder-first values. In this episode: - The difference between commitment and attachment in founders - Why ego is the biggest red flag in a pitch - Why he’s skeptical of generative AI - Mental health, diversity, and what VCs really want to see Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eiFT5hfh Brought to you by the team behind Inside The Round, and powered by Bamboo X, the go-to talent partner for startups from Seed to Series C. 👇 Tag a founder or investor who should hear this. #StartupFundraising #VCInsights #FounderAdvice #AIStartups #MentalHealthInTech
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🗳️ Now Hiring: Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) Join a mission-driven journalism platform using tech to make state-level politics more transparent, accessible, and engaging. As Staff Software Engineer, you’ll lead full-stack development, building the core tools that help users navigate state politics, from interactive features to subscription systems. ✅ You’ll thrive here if you: - Have deep full-stack experience (React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python) - Know how to architect scalable content platforms - Care about clean, responsive design + data visualization - Want to use tech to drive civic impact Know someone who fits this? Tag them, or message us to chat more. #NowHiring #CivicTech #FullStackEngineer #TechForGood #JournalismJobs #SoftwareEngineering
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What separates a founder from a businessperson? In the latest episode of Inside The Round, host Helena Fogarty sits down with Steve Gilman to unpack the difference between being good at business, and being a founder. When investors push back, the best founders don’t bluff. They build real options, so one deal doesn’t define their future. If you missed this one, it’s packed with strategy you can actually use. 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eeaYYZEJ #StartupFundraising #FounderTips #CreativeCapital #EarlyStageStartups
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📢 Now Hiring: Founding Solutions Engineer - San Francisco Join a voice AI startup creating hyper-realistic, emotionally aware voice agents for enterprise. As Founding Solutions Engineer, you’ll work with clients to design and implement custom voice experiences, from POCs to full integrations. ✅ Ideal fit: - Strong engineering foundation with enterprise experience - Background in solutions architecture or technical sales - Familiarity with speech tech, NLP, or voice UIs - Clear communicator + fast prototyper - Passion for AI + early-stage ownership Tag someone who needs to see this, comment below or message us to learn more. #NowHiring #VoiceAI #SolutionsEngineer #ConversationalAI #TechJobs #SanFranciscoJobs #AIStartups
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