SideQuest is a small, independent team rethinking what local hiring looks like in the age of swipe-and-tap. We believe local opportunity deserves better tools — not more friction.
The way local businesses hire today hasn't changed in 20 years. You write a job description nobody reads, pay $89 a month to a board nobody trusts, then sift through PDF resumes that say almost nothing about who someone actually is.
Meanwhile, the people who'd be great for those roles — the cooks, baristas, retail associates, line workers, contractors — are scrolling through job apps built for software engineers and corporate recruiters. They don't have a polished LinkedIn. They have a story to tell.
SideQuest exists because local jobs are not the same as corporate jobs. They shouldn't share the same pipeline.
A 30-second video tells a business more about a candidate than a 2-page resume ever could. We lead with the person.
The most rewarding jobs are often a five-minute walk away. We surface opportunity by geography, not algorithm.
Applicants never pay to apply. Businesses pay a flat rate that's a fraction of legacy job boards — no per-application surcharges, no surprise fees.
SideQuest is built by SideQuest Labs LLC, an independent team based in the United States. The iOS app launched in 2026.
Got a question, a partnership idea, or feedback on the app? Reach out — we're a small team and we actually respond.