Similar situation; I was rejected around 2007-ish. Many years later when they reached out the recruiter told me that they changed their process and they believe

Similar situation; I was rejected around 2007-ish. Many years later when they reached out the recruiter told me that they changed their process and they believed their newer process was bringing in better hires. For what it's worth: Someone who works well in an established company isn't always the right person to hire in a young company.