Case Study: OnDeck achieves rapid scaling — doubles headcount while maintaining a high talent bar — with Greenhouse Software

How OnDeck's Recruiting Process Helped It Double In Size and Keep the Bar High

OnDeck, a small-business lender founded in 2007, grew rapidly—issuing over $1.7 billion in loans and doubling its headcount from 200 to 400 in a single year. Leadership faced the challenge of scaling hiring quickly while preserving a high talent bar and making data-driven decisions about process improvements.

By adopting a scalable, iterative recruiting process with Greenhouse, OnDeck quickly hired 200+ people and continuously optimized its workflow to keep standards high. The approach helped the company prepare for an IPO, positioned it to double headcount again in 18 months, and supported sustained growth in the SMB lending market.

OnDeck

Benjamin Vivo-Wachter

Head of Talent Acquisition