This idea came from real struggle, and a real belief that connection matters more than algorithms
On the morning of August 6, 2024, I sat down for what I thought was a routine one-on-one with my manager. Instead, I learned I was being laid off.
It was a shock. But one thing I told myself right away was: this wasn't my fault. The very next day, I started job hunting — diving headfirst into applications, reaching out to my network, reconnecting with alumni, talking to recruiters and hiring managers. It was exhausting. And discouraging.
There were too many dead ends. Fake job postings. Messages left on "seen." And even when I applied for jobs that fit perfectly, it felt like my resume disappeared into a black hole.
In the end, I landed my next opportunity through a referral — not a job board, not an algorithm. A person.
That experience changed me. It made me wonder:
In a world where we talk so much about connection, why does the job search feel so lonely?
That's when UpNexis was born.
I wanted to create a platform where people don't just apply — they get referred. Where trusted networks unlock real opportunities. Where job seekers aren't reduced to keywords, and recruiters aren't buried under noise.
Yes, we use AI — but we believe AI is a tool, not the answer. The answer lies in real relationships. That's what opens doors. That's what creates careers.
UpNexis is for job seekers, connectors, and recruiters who believe in people-powered hiring — intentional, personal, and authentic.
I was lucky to find a partner who shares this belief. Together, we're building a platform and a community that reflects the way we wish things had worked — for us and for everyone else navigating change.
Because no one should have to go through this journey alone.
Experience hiring built on real connections and authentic relationships.