Proof, not paperwork.
Notes on hiring signal, the Talent Report, and why proof of work beats another certificate.
Why Founders Spend 8–10 Hours a Week Screening Resumes
Early-stage founders spend 8-10 hours a week screening candidates through resumes that can't be verified. A pre-screened shortlist removes that cost entirely.
Inside a Provd Cohort: How the 4-Week Master Simulation Works
A week-by-week breakdown of a Provd cohort — from 3 weeks of lean practitioner content to the Week 4 Master Simulation that produces a graded Talent Report.
What Is a Talent Report?
A Talent Report is Provd's standardised performance document, sent to hiring companies, that shows exactly how a candidate performed in a real job simulation — not a certificate, not a grade.
Why a Certificate Doesn't Get You Hired
Certificates prove you attended something. Hiring decisions run on proof of what you can actually do — that's the specific gap between the two.
Proof vs. Potential: Why Provd Exists
Certificates tell companies what you studied. Provd's Talent Report tells them what you can actually do. That's the entire thesis.