Why this grade
This listing scored 31/100, which is an F. It lost the most ground on freshness.
- Description depth 20 / 20 How much the posting actually says about the work, measured in characters of real text.
- Pay transparency 12 / 25 A published salary range, worth more than any other single factor because it is what a candidate cannot find out without applying.
- Role specificity 6 / 10 Whether the listing is tagged well enough to tell what the role actually is.
- Corroboration 5 / 10 Whether more than one source carries this listing.
- Remote clarity 3 / 15 Whether "remote" means anywhere, or is quietly restricted to one country.
- Freshness 0 / 15 How recently it was posted. Older postings are likelier to be filled or abandoned.
-15 Ghost-job penalty — Deducted for signals that this posting may not be a real, currently-open role — staleness, repeated relisting, or talent-pool language.
Every figure above is arithmetic over the posting itself — its salary field, its text, its age, its tags and how many sources carry it. How the grades work →
yc-startup vc-backed
Location: In-office, San Francisco
About Strada
Strada is building the agentic workforce for insurance operations.
Our platform deploys AI agents that can take phone calls, send texts, and answer emails. Our agents quote new business, service policies and process claims by connecting to core insurer systems. With a singular focus on insurance, Strada offers domain expertise and product depth that generic AI platforms can't match.
Backed by Y Combinator and top-tier investors, Strada already automates millions of customer interactions for leading insurers, MGAs, and wholesalers representing $20B+ in annual premiums. We are growing rapidly and this is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor.
It is now certain that AI in insurance operations will become a multi-billion dollar category. The question is not if, but who wins. We are already ahead in deploying AI at scale and intend to define that category.
The Role
We are looking for hungry individuals with a strong desire to grow and eventually lead a sales team.
As a BDR at Strada, you will sit at the front line of our go-to-market motion. Strong performers will grow into an Account Executive or BDR Manager based on traction and performance.
BDRs will be given initial coaching and enablement on the current outbound process, after which they will be given autonomy to create their own outbound motion, build custom sequences, define new ICPs, and experiment with different outreach methods.
Responsibilities
- Drive new pipeline through calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages, reaching senior stakeholders responsible for operations, claims, customer service, and digital transformation at major insurance carriers and wholesalers
- Iterate continuously based on what is and is not working
- Present your pipeline progress and hottest leads in the weekly GTM meeting, and contribute to the daily GTM standup so the whole team stays aligned on what is moving
You Bring
- 1+ years of experience in an SDR or BDR role at a B2B tech company, with demonstrable outbound results
- Proven ability to generate meaningful pipeline
- Comfortable with cold calling
- Strong written communication and personalization skills
- Hungry, self-motivated.
- Willingness to work in-office in San Francisco 5 days per week
Bonus Points For:
- Experience selling into insurance, fintech, or similarly complex regulated industries
- Background in AI, automation, or enterprise software sales
- Familiarity with HubSpot, Apollo, or similar sales tooling
Who You Are
- You thrive in early-stage environments where the playbook is still being written and your fingerprints will be on everything
- You are competitive, coachable, and a team player.
Our Investment in You
We don’t hire average. We invest deeply in the right people.
- Top-of-market salary and uncapped OTE
- Meaningful equity stake with real upside
- Clear path to Account Executive or BDR Manager for strong performers
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Team events and off-sites
About Strada’s Mission
Insurance is undergoing a once-in-a-generation AI transformation. We’re driving that change, starting with customer communication.
Our AI voice, chat, and email agents already handle hundreds of thousands of policyholder calls, with instant response times and proven ROI for carriers and brokers. We help insurance teams grow revenue, improve service, and stay competitive in a market where the winners will be the ones who move fast.
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Where this listing came from
- 15 Jul 2026 Y Combinator first sighting
Seen on 1 board over 13 days.