The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Modern Recruiting, AI, and Talent Strategy

The landscape of global talent acquisition is evolving rapidly, and nearshore engineering teams in Latin America have emerged as a strategic solution for US-based tech companies.  In this insightful conversation, host James Mackey and Gino Ferrand , Founder and CEO of Tecla, explore why Latin American engineering teams are becoming increasingly attractive for companies looking to optimize their hi...

With markets reacting to global uncertainty and AI transforming the hiring landscape, both job seekers and recruiters are recalibrating their strategies.  Join host James Mackey and Steve Bartel , CEO of Gem, as they discuss how automation is changing resume screening, interview prep, and rediscovery of existing talent. As companies look to cut costs and boost efficiency, the challenge becomes cle...

In this episode host James Mackey sits down with Lupe Colangelo , Director of Alumni Engagement & Employer Partnerships at General Assembly . They provide insights into the evolving tech talent landscape with a special focus on AI hiring trends and challenges faced by employers and job seekers alike. Lupe shares key findings from GA's State of Tech Talent report while discussing practical...

Georgetown University is redefining entrepreneurial education by building a mission-driven ecosystem where innovation thrives.  In this episode, our host, James Mackey, and Ben Zimmerman , Managing Director of Georgetown Entrepreneurship, share Georgetown’s unique approach to fostering an environment that helps startups succeed. From student programs to alumni support through the Venture Lab, the...

Jason Heilman , Senior Vice President of Product, Automation, and AI at Bullhorn , and our host James Mackey , offer a masterclass in AI and Automation for recruiting organizations. Drawing from Jason’s experience as co-founder of Herefish (acquired by Bullhorn in 2019), Jason reveals how automation serves as the essential foundation for effective AI implementation in recruiting. While many compan...

In today’s unpredictable economy, businesses must navigate shifting market conditions while maintaining efficiency and resilience. Our host James Mackey and Hugo Malan , President of Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom, explore the power of a mixed labor strategy - a dynamic approach that blends full-time hires with temporary and project-based workers. Hugo explains how this strate...

Join host James Mackey as he chats with Brad Beach , Founder and CEO of Tailored Management and Jobvious . Brad shares his journey from the early days in staffing to building a cutting-edge platform that’s reshaping contingent labor.  They dive into the challenges of traditional hiring models, the power of network-driven recruitment, and how technology is transforming the industry. Whether you’re...

Sean Mallapurkar joins host James Mackey to discuss the pivotal role technology is playing in shaping the future of staffing. Sean shares his remarkable journey from launching Recruit CRM to growing it into a global organization. Sean and James explore how recruitment professionals can benefit from integrating various technological solutions to streamline their processes and enhance their overall...

James Mackey and Elijah Elkins speak with Siadhal Magos , Co-Founder and CEO of Metaview , about the methods MetaView uses to maximize recruitment potential, including AI-driven candidate rediscovery and strategic compensation alignment.  He shares how AI technology enhances hiring efficiency and precision, enabling organizations to make informed decisions based on real-time data from candidate in...

Hariharan Kolam , Co-Founder and CEO at Findem joins host James Mackey to discuss how the advancements in AI are reshaping the hiring landscape. He shares how Findem's solutions revolutionize recruitment, moving beyond traditional resumes to create a more efficient talent-sourcing process. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision , for making this show possible!     Follow us: https://www.linke...

Anil Dharni , CEO and Founder of Sense , joins host James Mackey to discuss how AI and automation are transforming the landscape of talent acquisition, streamlining recruitment processes while enhancing candidate engagement.  He shares insights about the importance of candidate experience, ethical AI use, and the need for HR leaders to adapt to emerging technological innovations to remain competit...

James Mackey and Steve Bartel explore how AI is transforming high-volume hiring. Learn how companies can AI to enhance sourcing, streamline processes, and navigate compliance while balancing innovation with human oversight.  Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision , for making this show possible!     Follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/ SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment F...

Roenen Ben-Ami , Co-founder of Justt , joins host James Mackey to discuss the challenges of recruiting globally. He shares his experience of scaling internationally while fostering a cohesive company culture and effectively communicating Justt's value proposition to globally distributed teams. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision , for making this show possible!     Follow us: https://www.l...

Wouter Durville , Founder and CEO of Test Gorilla , joins hosts James Mackey and Elijah Elkins to discuss the evolution of skills tests and assessments.  He shares the latest on how Test Gorilla is helping customers screen talent more thoroughly and talks to our hosts about impactful upcoming product releases. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision , for making this show possible!     Follow us: h...

Our hosts sit down with Wes to discuss how Woven helps companies hire great-fit engineers without spending countless hours in tech interviews. We discuss their async technical interview platform and how actual engineers score real-world engineering work. The conversation progresses into how AI candidate evaluations may be regulated. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision , for making this show pos...

James and Steve discuss the challenging question of AI’s role in talent acquisition. Listen to their thoughts on how AI can enable recruiters and the significant risks of AI-driven evaluations.  Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision , for making this show possible!     Follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/ SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2! https://www.g2.com/...

James Mackey and Elijah Elkins speak with Julian D’Angelo , Founder and CEO of Talin, about their AI-powered candidate and sales automation product. They dive into the tech stack inefficiencies that SMB Staffing and Recruiting companies have. Julian shares how he’s leveraging his growth background to build Talin and help SMB Staffing and Recruiting companies grow faster through accelerating candid...

James Mackey and Elijah Elkins   sit down with Apriora’s Co-founder and CEO, Aaron Wang , to discuss how their product delivers and evaluates on-demand phone screens to applicants.  They discuss the similarities between autonomous cars and AI interview evaluations and explore whether AI products should focus on co-pilot functionality on screening calls or if new AI products should remove the need...

James Mackey and Elijah Elkins speak with David Paffenholz, CEO of Juicebox, about their AI-powered talent sourcing platform.  David shares how Juicebox significantly improves sourcing and hiring outcomes, enables collaboration between recruiters and hiring managers, and provides real-time talent insights to hone in on sourcing criteria.  With over 500 customers across agency and in-house recruiti...

In this episode, host James Mackey , CEO of SecureVision RPO, and Steve Bartel , Founder & CEO of Gem , uncover the latest trends and strategies reshaping tech recruitment. Steven also shares insights on Gem's acquisition of InterviewPlanner, highlighting its role in building an all-in-one hiring platform. 0:00 Roles in high demand in the tech industry 8:01 Effective recruitment strategie...

Join host James Mackey and Daniel Chait , CEO of Greenhouse as they discuss skill-based hiring, emphasizing the shift from traditional qualifications to assessing candidates based on their capabilities. They highlight the benefits of this approach, such as broader talent pools and internal career development. They also explore the consolidation of recruiting tech, noting the trend towards all-in-o...

James Mackey , CEO of a leading RPO provider, SecureVision , and Elijah Elkins , CEO of Avoda , a highly rated global recruiting firm, co-host Babblebots.ai CEO, Roli Gupta in our special series on AI for Hiring. They explore how the Babblebots.ai tool efficiently interviews, screens, and assesses candidates, cutting down time-to-hire and simplifying talent acquisition across industries. They also...

James Mackey , CEO of a leading RPO provider, SecureVision , and Elijah Elkins , CEO of Avoda , a highly rated global recruiting firm, co-host hollyhires.ai CEO, Jacob Claerhou t in our special series on AI for Hiring. Jacob shares how his company is transforming recruitment with AI. Since its launch, Hollyhires has focused on automating candidate vetting, managing databases, and running personali...

James Mackey , CEO of a leading RPO provider, SecureVision , and Elijah Elkins , CEO of Avoda , a highly rated global recruiting firm, co-host Brainner ’s Co-Founders, Fede Grinblat and Guillermo Gette , in our special series on AI for Hiring. They share their journey in developing an AI-powered resume screening tool designed to boost hiring efficiency. They discuss how Brainner helps recruiters m...

James Mackey , CEO of a leading RPO provider, SecureVision , and Elijah Elkins , CEO of Avoda , a highly rated global recruiting firm, co-host Workable ’s CEO, Nikos Moraitakis , in our special series on AI for Hiring. Nikos outlines the company's evolution from an ATS to a full-scale HR software solution. Discover how AI-driven tools are reshaping hiring processes—from resume screening to in...