About Otto
Otto is a recruiting service for early-stage companies hiring product and operations generalists. It interviews candidates, writes scorecards and sends three or four names when it sees a match.
Its candidate process collects a person's background once and then makes introductions when a role fits. Co-founders George Markoulakis, Alex Wong and Kareem ElMenyawi previously worked at Clipboard Health.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 | $15,000of $1.5M target | 2 | $7,500 | Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)Rule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Why Investors Backed Otto
Otto reduces a recruiting search to a short list of operators whom its team has already interviewed. Employers receive written scorecards instead of reviewing hundreds of resumes. Candidates give Otto their background once, then receive introductions when a role fits. The founders also bring operating experience from Clipboard Health.
The problem it targets
Otto's case is that job posts create plenty of volume, but employers still struggle to attract and identify the right people. Candidates also repeat the same information across applications and may receive no response. Otto focuses on product and operations generalists who can move between strategy and execution at early-stage companies.
What the product does
Otto interviews operators and writes concise scorecards that cover strengths and gaps. It sends an employer three or four names only when it believes the role fits. Candidates complete one intake process, and Otto then introduces them to matching companies in its network.
Progress so far
Otto's employer page displays six anonymized candidate profiles across product, strategy and operations roles. The company also planned a free San Francisco work event for 10 to 15 candidates. Clipboard and Unusual AI were confirmed to review participants' work, while selected candidates could reach Otto's broader network.
We wrote this summary from public statements by Otto and its investors. It is not investment advice.
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on Otto's Form D filed Oct 26, 2026.