[brackin]

It's a different market & a generic term used in hiring (this is only for tech talent & curated approach), the name isn't that important though.

[tghw]

TheLadders - Find a ________ job (Higher paying)

Ladder - Find a ________ job. (Startup)

Not only that, but the domains are very close:

    tryladder.com
    theladders.com

Prepare for a C&D from The Ladders.

[notahacker]

I thought the generic notion of career ladders was what people went into startups to avoid...

[ForHackernews]

I assumed people went into startups because conventional career ladders don't exist anymore.

When was the last time you got a raise or promotion by staying with your company?

[dllthomas]

Around 2009, working at a university, personally.

[timcederman]

Not that different - and this is liable to cause confusion.

[lauradhamilton]

IANAL but I agree that there does seem to be a conflict with http://www.theladders.com/