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Описание: Summary
In this episode of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, Clark Wilcox talks with Aaron Wang, co-founder and CEO of Alex.com, one of the most exciting AI platforms in recruiting today. Just weeks after announcing their $20M Series A, Aaron joins the show to break down how Alex is helping companies run autonomous interviews, shorten time to hire by over 80%, and let recruiters focus more on human connection.
Aaron shares how Alex.com is transforming talent acquisition at some of the largest accounting firms, Fortune 100s, and staffing agencies in the country. More than a screening tool, Alex acts as an AI recruiting partner, handling phone screens, candidate outreach, and real-time ATS updates while surfacing the best talent. The conversation also dives into the real impact of automation on recruiter roles, what skills will matter most over the next decade, and why personal connection still beats any software feature.

Highlights
00:00 Intro and ERE Summit preview
02:00 Meet Aaron Wang and the mission of Alex.com
03:00 How Alex automates interviews and outreach for TA teams
04:00 What raising a Series A means for Alex and its customers
05:30 A staffing case study that cut time to hire by 80%
07:00 The shift from Talent Acquisition to Talent Advisory
08:30 What recruiters can now focus on instead of screening
10:00 Why AI and human connection must work together
12:00 How to upskill for the future of TA and AI
14:00 The importance of interpersonal skills in an AI world
15:00 Why Aaron still travels to meet customers in person
16:30 What made Alex sponsor and join ERE this year
17:30 Final thoughts and where to learn more about Alex

Aaron's Bio
Aaron Wang is the co-founder and CEO of Alex.com, an AI recruiting platform that automates high-volume screening, outreach, and candidate engagement. Since launching just two years ago, Alex has raised $20 million in venture capital and is being used by some of the most recognized brands in staffing, finance, and hospitality. Aaron is a passionate advocate for combining automation with empathy, helping recruiters do more of the work that actually drives hiring success.

Connect with Aaron on Linked in at   / aaronjwang   and explore Alex at alex.com

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