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“Talent War Tactics”

Hiring hasn’t gotten easier — it’s just changed. “Talent War Tactics” gives founders short, zero-fluff episodes on the scrappy, AI-powered moves winning top talent right now.

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Hiring has always been a struggle for startups

But in the AI era, the pressure’s multiplied — everyone’s racing to ship product and scale before the window closes. The catch: Founders can’t outbid Big Tech on salary or brand. They have to win with story, systems, and signal.

Talent War Tactics is Rippling’s new miniseries built for early-stage founders who treat recruiting like GTM. Each 8–12 minute episode breaks down one founder’s scrappy playbook — from AI-powered sourcing hacks to founder-led closing tactics — so that you can put it into practice the same day.

No theory. No fluff. Just real-world moves that attract builders who want day-one impact.

Watch the first episode today

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Why watch?

Every episode of Talent War Tactics is built to be used, not just watched. In 8–12 minutes, a founder walks you through the exact hiring move that worked for them — complete with a live demo, scripts, and a quick visual explainer. You’ll leave with one play you can plug into your process right away.

What you'll get

  • A short, founder-led breakdown of one hiring tactic

  • A live demo or walkthrough showing the tactic in action

  • Real scripts, templates, or systems you can copy

  • The results founders actually saw (time saved, offers closed, etc.)

  • One takeaway you can try this week

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