Ashby, a startup co-founded by Benjamin Encz and Abhik Pramanik, is on a mission to revolutionize the recruitment industry by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. Both Encz and Pramanik bring a wealth of experience in technology and entrepreneurship to the table. Pramanik, in particular, has an impressive background, having worked on popular films like “Transformers” and “How to Train Your Dragon” before co-founding Choir, a mental health app[1].
The idea for Ashby was born while Encz and Pramanik were working at PlanGrid, a construction productivity software startup. They noticed that the rapidly changing talent market was causing concern among executives, and they saw an opportunity to address this problem[2]. Ashby was launched as a platform that integrates existing talent acquisition tools and utilizes AI to automate repetitive steps in the recruitment process, streamlining the hiring process and making it more efficient[3].
One of Ashby’s standout features is its AI-generated filters for candidate search. This innovative tool allows recruiters to describe the type of candidates they’re looking for using simple, everyday language. The platform then automatically creates the necessary filter logic and booleans for the search query, saving recruiters valuable time and effort[2]. Additionally, Ashby can generate personalized text for outreach emails and automatically categorize responses from candidates as “interested” or “not interested,” further automating the recruitment process[3].
While there is always a chance for AI to make errors, Encz emphasizes that the outputs can be easily modified or adjusted to ensure accuracy. He also notes that each workflow includes a human review step, providing an additional layer of quality control[2].
As the recruitment industry continues to evolve and adapt to new challenges, startups like Ashby are poised to play a significant role in shaping its future. By harnessing the power of AI and automation, Ashby is helping companies streamline their hiring processes, find the best talent, and stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive market.
[1] https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhikp/ [2] https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/12/ashby-raises-30m-to-help-companies-manage-compensation/ [3] https://www.ashbyhq.com/product