Why is Zero better than RippleMatch?

RippleMatch matches students with companies using profile algorithms. Zero skips the profile and lets you prove your ability with real work scored by top-1% professionals.

RippleMatch: profile-based matching.
Zero: work-based scoring.
RippleMatch: no task evaluation.
Zero: scored receipts reviewed by recruiters.
RippleMatch: algorithm decides who sees you.
Zero: recruiters evaluate your actual work.

How does RippleMatch work?

RippleMatch asks you to fill out a profile. Its algorithm matches you with employers based on your inputs and their filters. It is a classic matching platform: it optimizes who sees whom, not what the candidate can actually do.

How does Zero change the game?

Zero removes the profile bottleneck. You do real work from real companies. A top-1% professional scores it. Recruiters evaluate the receipt before the resume. The matching layer is replaced by proof.

What does a recruiter get from each platform?

On RippleMatch, a recruiter gets a candidate profile with keywords and filters. On Zero, a recruiter gets a scored receipt with the exact task, the candidate submission, the rubric breakdown, and feedback from an industry professional.

Frequently asked questions

What does RippleMatch do?

It uses an algorithm to match students with employers based on profiles and preferences. It optimizes the matching layer, not the evaluation layer.

What does Zero do differently?

Instead of matching on profile data, it lets you prove your ability on real tasks and scores you against top-1% professionals.

Does RippleMatch evaluate my work?

No. RippleMatch surfaces you to recruiters based on profile fit. It does not score work quality or provide receipts.

Can I use both at the same time?

Yes. But only Zero gives recruiters a scored receipt to evaluate before an interview.

Last updated: 2026-05-17