Venture Beat Students launch Prospective Plus to take the work out of finding work Prospective Plus makes it easier for recruiters to hire entry-level candidates, and it’s launched its subscription service to the public today. “Hiring processes today are outdated, expensive, and time consuming,” said Phoebe Farber, the founder and CEO of the Boston-based company. The idea originated in January at Northeastern University, where Farber is a senior.