OUR STORY
Let's be real: job searching kind of sucks.
You start motivated, then get lost in stale listings and endless job boards. You apply, wait, and get ghosted.
And if you're aiming for tech startups? It's even harder. The best roles often aren't on job boards — or they're flooded by the time you find them.
We built Propel for ourselves — startup jobseekers tired of wasting time on a broken system.
Propel cuts through the noise to help you find roles that actually fit. Roles you want — not just the ones a recruiter sends your way. We help you stay organized and prep with purpose — so you show up confident.
No fluff. No endless scrolling. Just a search that feels efficient, energizing, and built around you.
Because landing your next role shouldn't be overwhelming — it should feel exciting.
Saif Islam
Founder - Propel Search
Hear from our founder
Hey — I'm Saif, the founder of Propel. I started my career at McKinsey, but knew I wanted to build. That led me to startups like Superhuman and WHOOP, where I built B2B teams and hired dozens of operators.
That's when I saw how broken the job search can be — even for great people. After layoffs at WHOOP, I helped teammates figure out their next steps. A few resume reviews turned into 50+ coaching clients — all facing the same challenges:
“Every great role I find is already flooded with applicants.” “I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong in interviews.”
So I started Propel — a job search platform for ambitious people chasing roles at top startups.
We focus on what moves the needle: surfacing high-fit roles early and helping you interview with confidence.
We're just getting started, but the goal is simple: make the job search faster, less stressful, and way more effective.
If that's what you're looking for, I hope we can help.
Saif Islam
Founder - Propel Search
Propel Search