The Job Search Is Broken: Why Uncork Capital Invested in Final Round AI
By Tripp Jones and Sarah Du
Finding a new job is a painful and flawed process. Anyone who has gone through it recently will tell you the same story: submitting hundreds of resumes, enduring anxiety-inducing interviews, and waiting for months — only to feel like they are playing a rigged game. In 2024, the average job-seeker spent an astonishing 247 days and submitted nearly 300 applications before landing a role. This experience is not only inefficient but also demoralizing.
This is where Final Round AI comes in. Final Round AI’s Interview CoPilot™️ delivers live actionable feedback during your interview. Complementing this, their Mock Interview tool lets you practice for any role, anytime, anywhere — it helps you practice with relevant and up-to-date questions and generates detailed feedback after each session. It’s designed to do one thing exceptionally well: allow you to shine.
And that’s just the beginning.
Final Round AI offers tools to support every step of the job search process, from an AI-powered resume builder to a robust library of interview questions. It’s already making waves across 100+ industries, empowering knowledge workers in fields like consulting, marketing, software engineering, and DevOps.
The company has attracted thousands of paying subscribers in just nine months and continues to grow every week, with the majority of its growth organic — fueled by word of mouth and viral social media and community love.
When you dig into Final Round AI’s success, two things stand out: the product and the people.
CEO Michael Guan brings a unique blend of creativity, resourcefulness, and determination. From traveling to 75 countries to launching a business during college, Michael’s journey reflects the grit we look for in founders. CTO Jay Ma, with his deep expertise in machine learning honed at Pinterest, complements Michael perfectly. Together, they’ve built a team that prioritizes execution while dreaming big.
At Uncork, we’re always on the lookout for magical consumer experiences and tools that solve a specific, urgent problem while opening doors to a much bigger vision. Final Round is precisely that, and we’re excited for them to redefine the entire career transition process.
They aim to develop a platform that makes job searches faster, smarter, and more equitable — from crafting resumes to securing jobs and managing growth after hiring. This isn’t just a product for job seekers; it’s a tool for anyone dealing with the challenges of today’s career landscape. The job market is only getting more competitive, andFinal Round AI will be essential for leveling the playing field.
We at Uncork Capital couldn’t be more thrilled to lead their seed round and support them on this journey.
