> We find that former founders receive fewer callbacks than non-founders; however, all founders are not disadvantaged similarly. Former founders of successful v

> We find that former founders receive fewer callbacks than non-founders; however, all founders are not disadvantaged similarly. Former founders of successful ventures receive even fewer callbacks than former founders of failed ventures. Through 20 interviews with technical recruiters we highlight the mechanisms driving this founder experience discount: concerns related to the applicant’s capability and ability to fit into and remain committed to the wage employment and the hiring firm.