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TOTALIS
Derivative layer for prediction markets custom parlays on any event
Last verified August 17, 2026 · Updated daily
What TOTALIS is building
Prediction markets have a parlay problem. Sportsbooks generate more than 70% of gross revenue in some US states from parlays, the multi-leg bets where you stack multiple outcomes into one wager with multiplied payouts. Kalshi has avoided sports parlays entirely. Polymarket's attempt at parlays is structurally constrained: they predetermine the legs, restrict users to fixed combinations, and the result is minimal volume. The reason is architectural: the binary yes/no structure of prediction market contracts does not map cleanly to the free-form parlay mechanic that drives engagement in sports betting. Totalis is building the derivative layer that fixes this. Their first product is custom parlays across categories, meaning you can combine your conviction on any combination of events not just sports, not just pre-built sets into a single wager with a multiplied payout. The tagline is precise: "Combine your beliefs, multiply your payouts. Build parlays on any event." Private beta is live.
Why this matters
Prediction markets are in a structural growth moment. Kalshi's regulatory win gave prediction markets the legal standing they needed to compete with sportsbooks in the US. Polymarket is scaling internationally. Robinhood has entered the space. DraftKings and FanDuel have publicly left the American Gaming Association to pursue CFTC-regulated prediction market products. The market is moving from crypto-native experimentation into mainstream consumer finance. The missing piece is engagement mechanics. Parlays are the single highest-engagement product in sports betting, and prediction markets still cannot properly offer them. Totalis is building the derivative layer that makes parlays structurally possible across any event category: sports, politics, economics, crypto, culture. The potential is large: if prediction markets are to capture the engagement that sportsbooks have, the parlay problem has to be solved. Totalis is the only company in YC P26 explicitly focused on this gap. Andrew Miklas, the YC partner assigned to Totalis, was previously co-founder and CTO of PagerDuty and has a track record of backing developer infrastructure and platform companies.
Open roles at TOTALIS
2 positions we're tracking. Roles are re-checked daily and removed when filled.
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Watching TOTALIS
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250+Hiring outlook
Very High. Two-person founding team, private beta just launched, fresh off Demo Day. Zero jobs posted anywhere. X handle @ImTheBigP is the primary public signal.
Working at TOTALIS
Since , TOTALIS has built Derivative layer for prediction markets custom parlays on any event. The team is now people. For a Fintech, Consumer Finance company this size, the reality is opportunity to shape your role based on the company stage.
Most openings are based out of Unspecified.
How to actually get hired at TOTALIS
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
TOTALIS runs an applicant tracking system (bamboohr), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to TOTALIS isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at TOTALIS
What to show them
Building custom parlays across prediction market categories requires solving a non-trivial derivative pricing problem: how do you price a correlated multi-leg parlay across events that may have dependencies, different liquidity depths, and different resolution timelines? On top of that, the UX needs to be intuitive enough for a mainstream user to understand they're stacking outcomes, not just clicking yes/no. This is both a smart contract or settlement protocol problem and a product design problem. Core skills: TypeScript or Python, smart contracts (Solidity or otherwise) if building on-chain, prediction market mechanics, derivative pricing concepts, API integration with prediction market platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket, Polybase), product engineering for consumer finance. Proof of work: Design a parlay pricing model on paper for three correlated prediction market events. Write up the correlation problem and how you'd handle it. Even a back-of-napkin pricing sketch that shows you've thought about the derivative mechanics is more impressive than a CV for this role.
A cold email that works at TOTALIS
What TOTALIS screens for
Private beta live, Demo Day complete, two founders, zero public job listings. This is day one of the hiring window. Pravesh's X bio (@ImTheBigP) is the clearest public signal: he is active, direct about what he's building, and the kind of founder who responds to people who have actually engaged with the product and the market thesis. The YC standard deal plus any additional funding raised gives the team runway to make one or two key founding hires before the Series A conversation starts. In the prediction market space, the critical early hires are usually a protocol/product engineer who understands how to build the derivative mechanics, and a growth person who can reach prediction market power users, degens, and serious sports bettors.
Customize your CV for the TOTALIS role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Don't make these mistakes
Reaching out with prediction market enthusiasm that doesn't go deep. Pravesh has a maths background and is building a financial derivative product. Generic "I love Polymarket" messages will get ignored. Engage the technical problem: the correlation structure of multi-leg parlays, the liquidity mechanics, the settlement risk. That's what gets a response.
Mistakes that kill TOTALIS applications
Generic CVs stand out at a -person company — and not in a good way. Fastest path to rejection.
Skip 'I'm looking for...' — start with Prediction markets are in a structural growth moment and your specific angle on solving it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Applying to TOTALIS? Get the contact, not the form.
The TOTALIS interview process
4 stages · 14 days typical · take-home: no · modelled from similar companies
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for TOTALIS. What follows is the typical process for a -person Fintech, Consumer Finance company — treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
Recruiter Screen
Phone or video · 30 min
Basic qualification and logistics
Recruiter or HR
Hiring Manager Interview
Video call · 45 min
Role fit and experience deep-dive
Hiring manager
Technical/Functional Round
Video call · 60 min
Skills assessment and problem-solving
Team members
Final Round
In-person or video · 60 min
Culture fit and cross-functional alignment
Senior leadership
TOTALIS interview timeline
Expect days total. Compared to similar Fintech, Consumer Finance companies (14 days median), TOTALIS is about average.
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How many jobs does TOTALIS have open?
As of April 2026, TOTALIS has 2 open positions.
Does TOTALIS hire remotely?
TOTALIS doesn't have remote openings at the moment. All roles are in Unspecified.
What roles is TOTALIS hiring for?
TOTALIS is hiring across Engineering, Marketing. The most recent opening is Founding Engineer (Protocol / Full-Stack).
How do I apply for a job at TOTALIS?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at TOTALIS.
Does TOTALIS respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for TOTALIS not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at TOTALIS?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
What ATS does TOTALIS use?
TOTALIS uses bamboohr.
How competitive is it to get hired at TOTALIS?
Typical applicant count for Fintech, Consumer Finance roles ( people): 100-250 in two weeks. Apply fast.
How many rounds is the TOTALIS interview?
4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical/Functional Round, Final Round.
Is the TOTALIS interview hard?
Expect relevant experience and culture fit, not algorithm trivia. Candidates report Final Round as the toughest stage.
Does TOTALIS give a take-home task?
No, TOTALIS does not include a take-home stage.
How long does TOTALIS take to get back to you?
Around 14 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the TOTALIS interview?
relevant experience and culture fit is the priority. Show you can work autonomously — that matters more than algorithms at people.
Where is TOTALIS based?
TOTALIS is headquartered in Unspecified.
Get TOTALIS roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window — and where we put you in it.
From $9/month, cancel any time.
Watching TOTALIS
0 applicantsRole spotted & verified
1You get the alert
1You've applied
~8Hits the job boards
250+