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HUSSLUP
Talent discovery app for the entertainment industry
- 1-20 employees
- B2C
- B2B
- Marketplace
- Recruitment
- Entertainment
- Mobile
- Media
- Palo Alto, CA
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Company mission
To democratize and diversify access to the entertainment industry.
Our take
In the entertainment industry, hiring to this day is preferentially done via personal connections and referrals - but this method of finding talent leaves little scope to diversify, and makes it hard for unknown creatives to break into the job market. HUSSLUP sets out to change this, with a talent finding app for the media and entertainment industries that connects creatives to each other, as well as to the companies and projects that need them.
HUSSLUP's platform connects 50 million creatives to their industry peers, and to its 20+ partner organizations, which include premiere production companies and studios such as Universal Pictures, Westbrook, and AGBO. Its easy-to-use app opens up entertainment opportunities to a wider range of people, with the company hoping it will allow diverse talent to "transform Hollywood's old clique with one click".
In line with the company's hopes to diversify the industry, it has made partnerships with Women in Film, NALIP, Outfest, and other DEI organizations. Funds secured by HUSSLUP will enable it to add more robust search and reporting features for production partners, increase marketing, scale beyond the beta stage, and hire additional talent to its core team.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Healthcare and benefits
- Vesting (commensurate with experience)
- Remote-work and flexible, family-friendly work options
- Generous PTO
- Opportunities for professional development
Company values
- We are experienced: We have deep experience with and a passion for developing a meaningful and engaged community that can be measured by specific KPIs that are jointly set as short and mid-term goals.
- We believe in diversity and inclusivity: We value and promote diversity and go out of our way to help co-workers succeed. We believe everyone has a voice that should be heard.
- We inspire creativity: We are excited to build and grow a global community where all kinds of creative talent can connect, collaborate, and discover opportunities. We believe in the power of creatives when they come together. And we love film and TV!
- We have a bias for action: We like to build and we like to lead. We make practical choices that problem-solve and get the job done. We set and meet aggressive but realistic deadlines. We want to push ourselves and each other to new levels and to learn on a daily basis.
- We love what we do: We care deeply about our work and about the people we work with. We take pride in improving things without being asked or directed. We work hard not because we feel like we have to but because we’re excited about democratizing and diversifying the entertainment industry.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit: We thrive in a fast-paced, disruptive company that values innovation. We are not afraid to wear many hats and we are comfortable with not knowing an answer. We are scrappy no matter the task. We’re proactive with suggestions and solutions.
- We want to transform Hollywood’s old clique with one click and shape the future of the industry.
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2022
$2.5m
SEED
Aug 2021
$0.2m
SEED
Total funding: $2.7m
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Leadership
H Schuster
(CEO)Founding Member of Chief. Founder and former CEO of Morocco Junction Entertainment/Consulting. Previously Chief Content Officer at Detour.com.