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What's Up Startup vs LinkedIn

LinkedIn is the largest professional network and a general job site with roles across every industry, level and country. What's Up Startup is a short, hand-picked list of non-tech startup roles in Poland, DACH and remote, with the required language and the startup stage on every role. If you are building your network or looking for a tech or senior role at a large company, start with LinkedIn. If you want a non-tech startup job and want to know upfront which language you will work in, start with What's Up Startup. Many people use both.

At a glance

What's Up StartupLinkedIn
Who it is for
Non-tech people who want to work at a startupEveryone: every industry, every level
Role types
Non-tech roles only: marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, customer success, productAll: tech and non-tech roles, corporates and startups
Required language shown on the role
Yes, on every role. Plus the startup stage (seed, Series A…)Depends on the listing, usually in the description
Who picks the roles
Filip picks every role by hand, about 140 live roles, new ones every Thursday, each role drops off after 60 daysCompanies publish listings; LinkedIn search and recommendations pick what you see
Where “Apply” leads
Straight to the company’s own hiring system (ATS)Depends on the role: Easy Apply on LinkedIn or the company’s site
Price for candidates
Free. Optional SCAN €39: 20–50 roles matched to your profile in 24 hFree basic account, paid Premium plans
Price for companies
From €89. A Polish startup’s first listing is freeLinkedIn says pricing varies depending on your hiring needs
Geography
Poland, Germany and the rest of DACH, remote in EuropeWorldwide

Last reviewed: 22 October 2026. Facts about LinkedIn come from their own pages. If something has changed, write to [email protected].

When LinkedIn is the better choice

  • •You want to build your network and message recruiters and founders directly.
  • •You are looking for a tech role (developer, data, DevOps). What's Up Startup does not list those.
  • •You are aiming for a senior or director role at a large company.
  • •You want recruiters to find your profile.
  • •You are searching in a country or industry What's Up Startup does not cover.

When What's Up Startup is the better choice

  • •You want a startup job in marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, customer success or product.
  • •You want to know the required language (Polish, English, German and others) before you click.
  • •You prefer a short list of picked roles to scrolling search results.
  • •You want to know the company’s stage (seed, Series A, B…).
  • •You want 5 new roles in your inbox every Friday, in English or Polish.

About 140 non-tech startup roles with the required language and the company stage. New ones every Thursday. Every Friday 5 roles go out to 2,600+ readers.

Questions

Does What's Up Startup replace LinkedIn?+

No. LinkedIn is a professional network and a general job site for every industry. What's Up Startup is a hand-picked list of non-tech startup roles. They work best together: roles from What's Up Startup, network and profile on LinkedIn.

Are there developer jobs on What's Up Startup?+

No. The board lists non-tech roles only: marketing, sales, operations, finance, HR, customer success and product. Tech roles are easier to find on LinkedIn.

When I apply through What's Up Startup, does my CV go through a middleman?+

No. The Apply button goes straight to the company’s own hiring system, the same as opening its careers page.

Sources (22 October 2026)