Hub71 gave its startups faster, more affordable access to talent.

The challenge

Hub71, one of Abu Dhabi's leading startup accelerators, needed to optimise sourcing and reduce talent costs so its portfolio companies could scale. To do that, it required:

• Transparent pricing for efficient resource allocation
• Top-notch technology talent to fuel startup growth
• Quality assurance in talent acquisition
• Agile and efficient processes for quick access to talent

What Youpal did

Youpal became Hub71's talent delivery partner, standing up a transparent, rigorously vetted sourcing operation that plugged directly into the accelerator's needs across the full talent lifecycle.

• Implemented a transparent pricing model for cost optimization
• Provided top-tier technology talent through rigorous screening
• Delivered time and performance reports for quality assurance
• Established agile and efficient processes for quick talent acquisition

The result

Since 2019, Youpal has delivered more than 20,000 hours of work across 50+ startups in Hub71's ecosystem, with a 95% satisfaction rate. Talent acquisition costs fell 20%, time-to-fill dropped 40%, and 95% of placements met Hub71's bar for qualified professionals.

How we did it

Youpal's partnership with Hub71 spans five areas of managed talent delivery.

Transparent pricing model

Youpal's transparent pricing model was established through a collaborative process with HUB71. Detailed discussions on budget constraints and talent needs led to the development of a clear, itemized pricing structure. This approach ensured that HUB71 had complete visibility into costs associated with talent acquisition. The result was a 20% reduction in overall talent acquisition costs, allowing startups to optimize their budgets effectively.

Compliance & onboarding

Youpal also managed compliance and onboarding for each engagement, so startups in Hub71's ecosystem could bring vetted talent on board without taking on the administrative overhead themselves.

Quality assurance

Youpal's commitment to delivering top-tier technology talent involved a multi-step screening and vetting process. This process included technical assessments, interviews, and reference checks. This rigorous approach ensured that only the most qualified and skilled professionals were presented to HUB71. With a 95% success rate in placing qualified professionals, HUB71 consistently received talent that met and exceeded their expectations.

Talent lifecycle delivery

To ensure a seamless talent acquisition process, Youpal implemented a comprehensive talent lifecycle delivery system. Time and performance reports were generated and shared with HUB71 regularly. This transparency allowed for ongoing evaluation and improvement in the way talent was sourced and delivered. The collaborative nature of these reports facilitated a continuous feedback loop, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of talent resources engaged.

Agile and efficient processes

Recognizing the dynamic nature of the startup ecosystem, Youpal implemented agile and efficient processes for talent acquisition. A streamlined approach, from initial requirements gathering to final placement, reduced the time-to-fill positions by 40%. This efficiency was achieved through a combination of technology-driven solutions, a dedicated account management team, and a responsive approach to the evolving needs of HUB71 and the startups within their ecosystem.