VivaTech 2025 is one of the best places to discover promising startups and connect with hiring teams before they go mainstream. Whether you’re seeking a role in AI, fintech, robotics, or sustainability, these startup-focused areas offer unique opportunities.
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1. Startup Pavilion & Pitch Sessions
The Startup Pavilion hosts more than 2,000 early-stage companies showcasing their innovations. Careers-focused pitch stages highlight teams actively hiring in areas like AI, health tech, and climate tech.
How to prepare:
- Identify startups aligned with your interests via the VivaTech app.
- Message founders or talent leads ahead of time to request brief meetups.
- Attend pitch sessions—especially those labeled “Recruitment Friendly.”
2. VivaTech Job Zone
This dedicated area brings together startup job opportunities, featuring roles in engineering, design, product, marketing, and operations. Recruiters from high-growth scaleups often conduct on-the-spot interviews.
Tip:
Bring tailored resumes and a QR code linking to your portfolio or LinkedIn.
3. Startup-VC Networking Lounge
Hosted by venture capital firms like Accel, Sequoia Capital, and SoftBank Vision Fund, this lounge allows you to make connections that can lead to early-stage job opportunities, advisory roles, or even freelancing contracts.
Networking Tip:
Be conversational and curious—ask about the founder’s vision, key hires they’re targeting, and what growth means for their talent pipeline.
4. Demo-Driven Hiring
Many startups use live demos to assess technical skills (e.g., code tests, UI walkthroughs). Be ready to demo your work—whether it’s a Spark-based data pipeline or a React prototype.
Bring:
- A device with your project loaded
- A polished explanation of your technical decisions
- Basic metrics or outcomes to show your impact
5. Founder-Led Meetups
Informal meetups hosted by startups offer a more intimate environment. Often, these feature surprise challenges or hackathons where recruiters observe your skills first-hand.
Access Strategy:
Check the “Community” tab in the VivaTech app for meetups tagged by domain or company stage.
FAQs
Q: Are startup roles available for remote candidates?
Yes. Many European and U.S.-based startups are open to remote hires—especially for engineering and growth roles.
Q: Do I need to be a specialist to stand out at startup booths?
Not necessarily. Starters value flexibility. Show your adaptability, willingness to learn, and startup mindset.
Summary
VivaTech offers far more than demo booths—it’s a living marketplace of startup talent and opportunity. Focus on Pavilion visits, pitch sessions, VC lounges, and demos to spark discussions that could lead to job offers or long-term collaborations.
Spend less time wandering and more time engaging with purpose.
