A Bengaluru startup founder’s unconventional hiring style has sparked widespread debate after he revealed that he completely ditches resumes and structured interviews while recruiting talent.
Vikramaditya Shukla, founder of Easemyexpo, says he does not rely on traditional recruitment methods when selecting employees. Instead, he prefers instinct-led conversations, assessing candidates based on energy, attitude, and what he describes as “high agency” rather than professional experience or formal qualifications.
In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral, Shukla shared that his interview process begins with an informal 10-15 minute conversation, without predefined questions or competency frameworks.
"I've never hired from a resume. When someone comes in for an interview at my company, I spend the first 10-15 minutes just talking to the candidate. There are no structured questions. I don't choose any competency frameworks either. It is just a conversation. If the energy matches, the person is high-agency and if I feel like this person gets it, they're hired on the spot," the tweet read.
According to Shukla, the key is finding people who are proactive, adaptable, and aligned with the company’s culture, rather than just impressive on paper.
His approach has generated mixed reactions online. Several social media users argue that it allows employers to better evaluate cultural compatibility and entrepreneurial drive, especially in fast-moving startup ecosystems. However, have raised concerns about the subjectivity of such a process, questioning whether it may overlook deserving candidates or reinforce bias.
One user wrote, "i really like the approach makes you actually figure out how the person is and not build some assumptions along the interview and reject them."
Another questioned the practicality of the system, asking, "How do you filter from the initial pool of applicants to move forward to an interview without a resume?"
A third user commented, "vibe match” as a hiring metric is bold, ngl. What signals do you look for in those first 10 minutes that tell you “this person gets it”?"