Overcoming the College Tier Barrier
1. National Hiring Contests: Participate in Google Kickstart, TCS CodeVita, Flipkart GRiD, and Amazon ML Challenge. 2. Targeted Referrals: Connect with alumni on LinkedIn and provide high-converting referral packets. 3. Direct Startup Outreach: Message Series A-B founders on LinkedIn or Twitter showcasing a project tailored to their stack.