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Headstart

Headstart uses Machine Learning to help companies decide on who to…

Y CombinatorSummer 2017AcquiredB2BRecruiting and TalentMachine LearningRecruiting

What they do

Problem

Employers struggle to quickly and fairly identify candidates who best fit a role beyond traditional experience and qualification screening.

Solution

A machine-learning hiring platform that evaluates candidates on personality, behaviors, strengths, and motivations via a reusable short application to match them to job requirements and company culture.

Who it's for

Employers and recruiting teams at leading organizations looking to streamline and improve early-stage talent screening.

Founders

Nicholas Shekerdemian
Founder/CEO

Founder at Headstart AI (acq. Silverback United). Founding Partner at TVC.

Jeremy Hindle
Founder/CTO / CPO

I ♥️ solving difficult problems. Founder @fundament_gg, @custodian_club, @verse_works, Cloudline, Prev: @headstart_io, @Forbes 30u30 , @YCombinator S17

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