MeritFirst

There are no limits anymore. Anyone can do anything. The only limiting factors are agency and ambition. Never has a college degree, work experience, network, even the accumulation of knowledge been worth less. You can just ship things.

While cross-country skiing this morning, Dr. Karp decided to launch a new program: The Neurodivergent Fellowship. If you find yourself relating to him in this video — unable to sit still, or thinking faster than you can speak — we encourage you to apply. The final round of interviews will be conducted by Dr. Karp personally. Application link coming soon. Thank you and good luck.

BREAKING: Applying to a job in 2025 is the statistical equivalent of hurling your resume into a black hole, per Business Insider.

Announcing: Intern & New‑Grad Merit Series To everyone who feels like the job hunt has turned into resume roulette, we hear you. The system is broken. We’re launching a series of brief, role‑specific assessments so students and new grads can prove real ability and get a real look from great companies who value merit. For candidates - Pick a track: Software, Product/Strategy & Ops, Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Investor Roles (PE/VC), Investment Banking, Strategic Finance - Take a short assessment: Practical prompts that measure how you think and execute. - Get matched: We share your responses and profile with partner companies on a rolling basis. If there’s a fit, they’ll reach out directly. For companies Join our early partner list for a first look at pre‑vetted intern and new grad candidates. Link to learn more and participate below!