Ask HN: Why is there no API for YC's workatastartup.com?

  • My completely out of the loop guess:

    Machine access would increase the proportion of less-qualified applications and increase the overall volume of applications substantially.

    Hiring is mostly about finding a reason to "no" each application.

    Sure you might find a needle in haystack if you work hard and are lucky.

    But it's easier to find a needle in a box of needles.

    Of course I might be wrong and your mileage may vary. Good luck.