Ian Siegel is a top technology and entrepreneur speaker and the Co-Founder and CEO of ZipRecruiter, the leading online employment marketplace. Under his leadership, ZipRecruiter has grown to become a widely recognized platform, connecting millions of job seekers with employers using innovative matching technology. Prior to launching ZipRecruiter, Siegel held executive product and technology leadership roles at a number of early-stage to mid-size companies including CitySearch, Stamps.com, and Rent.com, an eBay company. He is also a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Get Hired Now!", where he shares practical advice and strategies for job seekers.
Ian Siegel Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
Academic History
ZIPRECRUITER
Siegel founded ZipRecruiter in 2010 with a mission to make hiring easier. He has since served as CEO and member of the Board of Directors.
Prior to their IPO, he bootstrapped the company for many years to many millions in revenue before taking venture funding from IVP, Wellington Management and Basepoint Ventures to name a few.
Under his leadership, ZipRecruiter has been used by more than 1.8 million employers to find their next great hire and over 500 million job applications have been submitted through the site.
EARLY CAREER
Siegel was the Chief Product Officer for MyLife.com, an information brokerage firm.
He was Vice President of Product and Technology of Pictage, Inc., where he took over product, technology, and outsourced operations.
He served as Vice President of Web Development at Rent.com, where he led the re-building of the development organization from the ground up.
He was Vice President of Web Development of Stamps.com Inc., an internet-based mailing and shipping services company.
He also served as a Senior Product Manager for Ticketmaster and Web Producer for WarnerBros.com.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Siegel's insights and thought leadership in the field of employment have made him a sought-after speaker at various industry conferences and events.
He has been featured as a commentator on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg.
He has also been featured in Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and TheStreet.