YouTeam

Acquired

We make it easy for startups to hire engineers.

Winter 2018Founded 201734 peopleMountain View, CA, USA

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About

YouTeam has helped more than 60 YC startups hire top-notch engineers they couldn't find elsewhere. YouTeam connects you with select offshore developers seeking full-time contracts that aren't listed on any freelance portals or job boards. We are the only platform accessing this previously untapped talent pool, allowing us to select the "crème de la crème" of the talent.

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YouTeam/Toptal connection offers access to freelance software developers by leveraging Toptal's network of top engineers. The service positions itself as a high-quality, risk-mitigated way to hire developers quickly for mission-critical projects.

Clients work with a client advisor, then are matched with hand-selected developers from the Toptal network within days, with an average match time under 24 hours. Engagements include a trial period where you pay only if satisfied, ensuring the developer is the right fit before starting the engagement. The platform supports a wide range of software development skills and languages, and enables browsing by skill or city to find suitable profiles.

Who it’s for: Startups and established businesses seeking freelance software developers for mission-critical projects

Features

Client advisor-guided hiring
Hand-selected developer matching
Trial engagement with pay-only-if-satisfied
Large network of developers across many technologies
Skill-based and city-based developer search
Structured onboarding and project fit guarantees
Transparent time-to-match metrics

Visible traction and credibility signals (rankings, client testimonials, global brands) indicating established marketplace activity

Founders · 1

Yura RiphyakFounder/CEO

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15 years as a founder. Key areas: HR Tech, social media, online marketplaces, product development. LSE Graduate, Chevening scholar. Co-founder and Chief Scheduling Officer at Alphie -- the 1-click scheduling assistant. Previously: Co-founder of YouTeam (W18), acquired by TopTal in 2025, and Hubbub.fm -- "Twitter for voice." I also play chess and write: tech noir, scifi, litfic and occasional magical realism.

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