Handshake operates a three-sided job marketplace that connects knowledge workers, educational institutions, and employers for career discovery, hiring, internships, freelance work, and upskilling. The platform primarily serves college students and recent graduates with job listings and career services, and has expanded focus to the AI economy. It was founded in 2014 by Garrett Lord, Ben Christensen, and Scott Ringwelski, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.