How Glidely Hired Their First Engineer Within 10 Days
How Glidely Hired Their First Engineer Within 10 Days
How Glidely Hired Their First Engineer Within 10 Days
Summary
Glidely’s First-Time Hiring Experience with Noxx
Challenge: First-time founders at early-stage US startups often lack the time to thoroughly review candidates.
Solution: Noxx’s AI-matching engine filtered 150+ applicants down to 20 in seconds. Yas spent just 3-4 days screening, interviewed 9 candidates, and hired an engineer from Indonesia in 10 days.
Results: 70% faster hiring, $100K+ in annual salary savings, and a structured process Glidely plans to reuse for future hires.
Looking for your first founding engineer? Discover how Noxx helps first-time founders hire smarter with a simpler and faster process.
The Challenge: Hiring as First Time Founders
Yas faced critical challenges when trying to make Glidely’s first technical hire:
No Hiring Infrastructure: As a first-time founder in the U.S., Yas had no prior experience with contracts, recruiting tools, or local hiring procedures.
Time Investment: Screening 150+ applicants manually would have taken over 40 hours, time he couldn’t afford while still working with the MVP alone.
Budget Constraints: As a pre-seed startup, Glidely couldn’t compete with U.S. engineering salaries or afford traditional recruiters.
The Journey: From MVP to First Hire
After posting their job on Noxx, Glidely received over 150 applications. Using Noxx’s recommendation feature, the list was narrowed to about 20 candidates. Yas spent 3-4 days screening, conducted 9 interviews, and hired a founding engineer from Indonesia in 10 days.
The Discovery: Finding a Way to Start
Yas heard about Noxx through his co-founder Shu, who was living in Kiyo’s founders house in San Francisco. With no prior hiring experience and no time to waste, they decided to give it a try. At the time, Glidely had no hiring channels or process in place. Noxx became their starting point.
The Solution: A Simpler Way to Hire
Here’s what made the difference in Glidely’s hiring process:
Pre-screening Questions: Helped eliminate misaligned candidates early.
AI Recommendations: Surfaced the top 20 profiles from 150+ applications, reducing screening time significantly.
GitHub Portfolios: Replaced the need for coding tests and streamlined candidates evaluations.
"We didn’t need a test. The candidate’s GitHub told us what we needed to know.”
The Implementation: Quick and Efficient
Yas submited his Job Description on Noxx’s platform, and within days he received over 150 applications. With limited time to review every profile, he used Noxx’s pre-screening filters and AI-powered recommendations to speed up the process. Instead of reviewing all applicants manually, he focused on a shortlist of 20 highly relevant candidates.
The Results: Measurable Impact
With Noxx, Glidely achieved:
70% Faster Hiring: Went from 150+ applicants to a signed offer in just 10 days.
$100K+ Annual Salary Savings: Hired a skilled engineer aligned with their budget, without compromising on quality.
High-Caliber Talent: Found a standout solo developer with proven GitHub projects.
Optimal Time Investment: Just 3-4 days of screening and 9 interviews led to a successful hire in under 10 days.
Key Takeaways
Built for First-Time Founders: Without prior hiring experience, Glidely used Noxx to structure their entire process, from job posting to candidate selection.
Time Efficiency: Noxx helped Yas cut the screening process down to just 3-4 days, avoiding 40+ hours of manual review across 150+ applicants.
Smarter Hiring: Identified and hired the right engineer in 10 days, evaluating GitHub portfolios instead of formal testing.
Salary Cost Savings: By hiring globally, Glidely saved $100K+ in annual salary, without compromising on candidate quality.
Access to Global Talent: For first-time founders, hiring globally can feel overwhelming, but there are fast, reliable ways to find top talent beyond your region.
Looking for your first founding engineer? Discover how Noxx helps first-time founders hire smarter with a simpler and faster process.
About
Glidely is building an AI agent to help software buyers, evaluate vendors more effectively. They pre-qualify vendors only when there’s a fit and create personalized comparison for better decision making. Founded by Yas Morita and Shu Oikawa, both U.S. MBA graduates who had already spent several years in the country. In September 2024 they joined the Alchemist Japan accelerator before officially relocating their company to the U.S. in early 2025. Yas was developing the MVP on his own when they decided it was time to bring on their first engineer.
Industry
AI
Summary
Glidely’s First-Time Hiring Experience with Noxx
Challenge: First-time founders at early-stage US startups often lack the time to thoroughly review candidates.
Solution: Noxx’s AI-matching engine filtered 150+ applicants down to 20 in seconds. Yas spent just 3-4 days screening, interviewed 9 candidates, and hired an engineer from Indonesia in 10 days.
Results: 70% faster hiring, $100K+ in annual salary savings, and a structured process Glidely plans to reuse for future hires.
Looking for your first founding engineer? Discover how Noxx helps first-time founders hire smarter with a simpler and faster process.
The Challenge: Hiring as First Time Founders
Yas faced critical challenges when trying to make Glidely’s first technical hire:
No Hiring Infrastructure: As a first-time founder in the U.S., Yas had no prior experience with contracts, recruiting tools, or local hiring procedures.
Time Investment: Screening 150+ applicants manually would have taken over 40 hours, time he couldn’t afford while still working with the MVP alone.
Budget Constraints: As a pre-seed startup, Glidely couldn’t compete with U.S. engineering salaries or afford traditional recruiters.
The Journey: From MVP to First Hire
After posting their job on Noxx, Glidely received over 150 applications. Using Noxx’s recommendation feature, the list was narrowed to about 20 candidates. Yas spent 3-4 days screening, conducted 9 interviews, and hired a founding engineer from Indonesia in 10 days.
The Discovery: Finding a Way to Start
Yas heard about Noxx through his co-founder Shu, who was living in Kiyo’s founders house in San Francisco. With no prior hiring experience and no time to waste, they decided to give it a try. At the time, Glidely had no hiring channels or process in place. Noxx became their starting point.
The Solution: A Simpler Way to Hire
Here’s what made the difference in Glidely’s hiring process:
Pre-screening Questions: Helped eliminate misaligned candidates early.
AI Recommendations: Surfaced the top 20 profiles from 150+ applications, reducing screening time significantly.
GitHub Portfolios: Replaced the need for coding tests and streamlined candidates evaluations.
"We didn’t need a test. The candidate’s GitHub told us what we needed to know.”
The Implementation: Quick and Efficient
Yas submited his Job Description on Noxx’s platform, and within days he received over 150 applications. With limited time to review every profile, he used Noxx’s pre-screening filters and AI-powered recommendations to speed up the process. Instead of reviewing all applicants manually, he focused on a shortlist of 20 highly relevant candidates.
The Results: Measurable Impact
With Noxx, Glidely achieved:
70% Faster Hiring: Went from 150+ applicants to a signed offer in just 10 days.
$100K+ Annual Salary Savings: Hired a skilled engineer aligned with their budget, without compromising on quality.
High-Caliber Talent: Found a standout solo developer with proven GitHub projects.
Optimal Time Investment: Just 3-4 days of screening and 9 interviews led to a successful hire in under 10 days.
Key Takeaways
Built for First-Time Founders: Without prior hiring experience, Glidely used Noxx to structure their entire process, from job posting to candidate selection.
Time Efficiency: Noxx helped Yas cut the screening process down to just 3-4 days, avoiding 40+ hours of manual review across 150+ applicants.
Smarter Hiring: Identified and hired the right engineer in 10 days, evaluating GitHub portfolios instead of formal testing.
Salary Cost Savings: By hiring globally, Glidely saved $100K+ in annual salary, without compromising on candidate quality.
Access to Global Talent: For first-time founders, hiring globally can feel overwhelming, but there are fast, reliable ways to find top talent beyond your region.
Looking for your first founding engineer? Discover how Noxx helps first-time founders hire smarter with a simpler and faster process.
About
About
Glidely is building an AI agent to help software buyers, evaluate vendors more effectively. They pre-qualify vendors only when there’s a fit and create personalized comparison for better decision making. Founded by Yas Morita and Shu Oikawa, both U.S. MBA graduates who had already spent several years in the country. In September 2024 they joined the Alchemist Japan accelerator before officially relocating their company to the U.S. in early 2025. Yas was developing the MVP on his own when they decided it was time to bring on their first engineer.
Glidely is building an AI agent to help software buyers, evaluate vendors more effectively. They pre-qualify vendors only when there’s a fit and create personalized comparison for better decision making. Founded by Yas Morita and Shu Oikawa, both U.S. MBA graduates who had already spent several years in the country. In September 2024 they joined the Alchemist Japan accelerator before officially relocating their company to the U.S. in early 2025. Yas was developing the MVP on his own when they decided it was time to bring on their first engineer.
Industry
Industry
AI
AI
Summary
Glidely’s First-Time Hiring Experience with Noxx
Challenge: First-time founders at early-stage US startups often lack the time to thoroughly review candidates.
Solution: Noxx’s AI-matching engine filtered 150+ applicants down to 20 in seconds. Yas spent just 3-4 days screening, interviewed 9 candidates, and hired an engineer from Indonesia in 10 days.
Results: 70% faster hiring, $100K+ in annual salary savings, and a structured process Glidely plans to reuse for future hires.
Looking for your first founding engineer? Discover how Noxx helps first-time founders hire smarter with a simpler and faster process.
The Challenge: Hiring as First Time Founders
Yas faced critical challenges when trying to make Glidely’s first technical hire:
No Hiring Infrastructure: As a first-time founder in the U.S., Yas had no prior experience with contracts, recruiting tools, or local hiring procedures.
Time Investment: Screening 150+ applicants manually would have taken over 40 hours, time he couldn’t afford while still working with the MVP alone.
Budget Constraints: As a pre-seed startup, Glidely couldn’t compete with U.S. engineering salaries or afford traditional recruiters.
The Journey: From MVP to First Hire
After posting their job on Noxx, Glidely received over 150 applications. Using Noxx’s recommendation feature, the list was narrowed to about 20 candidates. Yas spent 3-4 days screening, conducted 9 interviews, and hired a founding engineer from Indonesia in 10 days.
The Discovery: Finding a Way to Start
Yas heard about Noxx through his co-founder Shu, who was living in Kiyo’s founders house in San Francisco. With no prior hiring experience and no time to waste, they decided to give it a try. At the time, Glidely had no hiring channels or process in place. Noxx became their starting point.
The Solution: A Simpler Way to Hire
Here’s what made the difference in Glidely’s hiring process:
Pre-screening Questions: Helped eliminate misaligned candidates early.
AI Recommendations: Surfaced the top 20 profiles from 150+ applications, reducing screening time significantly.
GitHub Portfolios: Replaced the need for coding tests and streamlined candidates evaluations.
"We didn’t need a test. The candidate’s GitHub told us what we needed to know.”
The Implementation: Quick and Efficient
Yas submited his Job Description on Noxx’s platform, and within days he received over 150 applications. With limited time to review every profile, he used Noxx’s pre-screening filters and AI-powered recommendations to speed up the process. Instead of reviewing all applicants manually, he focused on a shortlist of 20 highly relevant candidates.
The Results: Measurable Impact
With Noxx, Glidely achieved:
70% Faster Hiring: Went from 150+ applicants to a signed offer in just 10 days.
$100K+ Annual Salary Savings: Hired a skilled engineer aligned with their budget, without compromising on quality.
High-Caliber Talent: Found a standout solo developer with proven GitHub projects.
Optimal Time Investment: Just 3-4 days of screening and 9 interviews led to a successful hire in under 10 days.
Key Takeaways
Built for First-Time Founders: Without prior hiring experience, Glidely used Noxx to structure their entire process, from job posting to candidate selection.
Time Efficiency: Noxx helped Yas cut the screening process down to just 3-4 days, avoiding 40+ hours of manual review across 150+ applicants.
Smarter Hiring: Identified and hired the right engineer in 10 days, evaluating GitHub portfolios instead of formal testing.
Salary Cost Savings: By hiring globally, Glidely saved $100K+ in annual salary, without compromising on candidate quality.
Access to Global Talent: For first-time founders, hiring globally can feel overwhelming, but there are fast, reliable ways to find top talent beyond your region.
Looking for your first founding engineer? Discover how Noxx helps first-time founders hire smarter with a simpler and faster process.