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Headstart

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

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Why it ranks

How the rank works
17signal of 100 · rising 3
  • team of 44Team size · YC's directory+8.6
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4

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Competitors

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Adjacent

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SearchlightShared: machine learning, talentYC W19AcquiredAI
HireSweetShared: recruiting, talentYC W20ActiveOther
InnertrendsShared: uses machine, learning, experience500 Global GA 25Not statedAI, Devtools

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Company
10 By 1010by10 is a unique marketplace in the recruiting agency industry for…team of 5ActiveAI
Cairns HealthYour voice. Your health. We care.team of 17ActiveAI
CandidatelyThe digital storefront for staffing and recruiting teams.team of 9ActiveAI
DarmiyanEarly detection of Alzheimer's diseaseteam of 82 programsActiveAI
Flock SafetyThe first public safety operating system that eliminates crime.team of 1kYC top companyActiveAI, Devtools
NimbleData-driven teacher hiringteam of 25hiringActiveAI

About Headstart

Headstart (YC S17) uses Machine Learning technology to help employers identify the best-suited talent in the shortest period of time. We provide leading organisations with a solution designed to help them transition away from experience/qualification based screening and towards a more inclusive and effective process which considers personality, behaviours, strengths and motivations. In doing so, Headstart helps companies hire people truly aligned to their values, culture and exact job requirements in a seamless, engaging way. The Headstart process is simple and effective: companies save time and money by finding candidates who meet their exact job requirements at an earlier stage, and job seekers connect directly with businesses through an engaging, reusable 15 minute application form. We ensure a transparent process and initiate productive dialogue, making candidates feel valued and helping companies hire the right people.

YC batch
S17 · Summer 2017
Status, per YC
Acquired
Category
AI
Team size
44
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Checked
6h ago

YC tags: Machine Learning, Recruiting

Headstart in S17: 125 companies, 27% AI

Headstart: questions

Which YC batch was Headstart in?

Headstart was in Y Combinator's Summer 2017 batch (S17).

Is Headstart still active?

Y Combinator lists Headstart as acquired.

Where is Headstart based?

Headstart lists London, England, United Kingdom as its location on YC's directory.