This podcast episode explores the journeys of two startups, Highrise.HR and Ezra, in the HR tech industry. Both startups aim to harness the power of AI to revolutionize resume parsing and matching. Highrise.HR focuses on providing core API solutions for enterprise tech tools. Ezra, on the other hand, aims to revolutionize the industry with more advanced AI technology to improve accuracy and reduce errors. The discussion delves into their fundraising experiences, including securing pre-seed funding from top investors for Ezra and a $2 million target seed round for Highrise.HR. The episode also highlights valuable insights on finding and closing first customers, the importance of a data-driven approach to beta testing, and the significance of constantly seeking improvement and innovation in the ever-evolving HR tech ecosystem.
