5mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m glad the earlier stages of the process felt engaging and that the team and hiring manager came across as supportive.
I want to clarify the values interview specifically. This is a highly structured interview, run against defined criteria and evidence, not a subjective “culture fit” conversation or a test to catch people out. It carries real weight because how someone makes decisions, handles trade-offs, and operates under pressure matters as much to us as technical capability.
When there’s a clear misalignment at that stage, we don’t progress, regardless of seniority or technical strength. That’s a deliberate choice to avoid placing someone into an environment where they’re unlikely to thrive.
On timelines, the team is scaling and we’re hiring multiple people into this role to support growing demand. That means roles can remain open for longer while we continue to meet candidates and build the team deliberately.
Thank you again for the candid feedback. It’s helpful as we continue to improve how clearly we explain our process and decisions.
If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to reach out to talent@hyperexponential.com.
We wish you the best in your continued search.
Lucy Szypula
Head of Talent
