Tyler Chimarusti started at Abnormal AI four and a half years ago, fresh out of college, with one clear goal: find a place where he could build something meaningful. Back then, he was learning the ropes of recruiting. Today, he leads GTM hiring across the company and has helped scale teams from SDRs to VPs. But what really keeps him here is something he didn't expect when he started: the chance to be part of building something generational.

Learning to Get to "No" Faster

Tyler's recruiting philosophy comes from experience, not textbooks. "Most people we talk to won't end up working here, either by their choice or ours," he says. Getting to that no faster helps everyone involved.

This isn't about rushing people out the door. It's about respect. For candidates who aren't the right fit, a quick, clear answer lets them move on. For hiring managers, it means less time in limbo. For Tyler's team, it means they can focus energy on the people who could genuinely thrive here.

Tyler has worked across every department in GTM and G&A, helping hire major AEs and VPs alongside SDRs and entry-level roles. Across all of it, the skill that's grown the most is getting to clarity faster and creating better experiences for everyone involved.

AI That Drives Candidate Connection

Tyler and his team use AI daily, but not in the way most people think. They're building workflows in ChatGPT that handle different stages of hiring, turning hours of manual work into minutes of focused effort.

Tools like BrightHire Notetaker changed how he conducts interviews. Rather than scribbling notes while trying to listen, the AI pulls out insights he might miss and helps him recall conversations better. But the real advantage is focus. He can spend more time understanding the person, not documenting every word they say.

For Tyler, this represents something bigger about how Abnormal approaches problems. While other companies are still figuring out AI implementation, Abnormal has been forward-thinking about embedding it across teams. "It's peeling back the layers of what a role actually is to the core purpose," he explains. He can supplement manual work with generative AI and focus on talking to candidates and working with hiring managers.

Everyone Here Wants to Win

Ask Tyler what keeps him at Abnormal, and he skips the usual perks. "There's no amount of ping pong or pool tables or iced coffee machines that can replicate that sense of achievement and winning," he explains.

Everyone here desperately wants to be successful, Tyler observes. The company has stated publicly that they want to build a generational cybersecurity company. That shared ambition creates an energy you can feel throughout the organization.

Tyler has seen this play out in how people approach problems. When something isn't working, people step in to fix it. When someone needs help, people show up. It's not because they have to. It's because everyone knows they're building something bigger than any individual role.

Planting Roots in the Right Place

Tyler chose to build his career at Abnormal for reasons that become clearer every year. "I really feel like financially and for my career, there isn't a better place to plant my roots," he says.

The numbers back up his confidence. Abnormal is seven years into operation and already "the second fastest-growing cybersecurity company in the world" by revenue. They're pacing for profitability before or right after IPO, achieving this with fiscal responsibility you don't often see in Silicon Valley companies.

For Tyler, this represents a rare window. You're joining something that already has strong foundations, but there's still massive upside ahead. All the potential is still there.

The Opportunity to Grow Fast

Tyler's role has evolved significantly since he started. He's spent most of his professional career here, and the growth opportunities have been constant. Not just promotions, but real responsibility: leading teams, making decisions, building processes that scale.

This growth happened because Abnormal needed it, not because it was planned. The company is moving fast, so people who step up get trusted with bigger challenges. You don't wait your turn here. You earn it.

Looking ahead, Tyler sees the same opportunity for others. If you want to join a team that's already winning but still has room to define what that looks like, this is the place. They're building something that lasts.

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