Tech Talent Drop - Edition 10

Welcome to week 10 of Tech Talent Drop! As we continue to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of tech hiring, staying updated on AI advancements and market shifts is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Let's dive into the latest developments that are reshaping the recruitment world.

The Drop

Meta keeps raiding OpenAI’s talent pool – the company just hired influential researcher Trapit Bansal to join its new “super-intelligence” unit. The move ups the stakes in the AI-talent wars and signals that aggressive poaching will continue.

Recruiters should gear up for increased competition in the AI talent market. Read more

AI Tool of the Week

This week’s spotlight is on Mixus, an AI tool designed to manage high-risk workflows with human oversight. It integrates seamlessly into existing systems, allowing human operators to intervene where AI might falter, thereby reducing liability risks. By ensuring a human-in-the-loop approach, Mixus not only enhances accuracy but also builds trust in AI processes.

Use Mixus to monitor and reduce errors in critical recruitment functions. Read more

Hiring/Interview Insight

According to Insight Global’s 2025 AI in Hiring Report, 98% of hiring managers said AI integration into hiring — such as automated scheduling, resume screening, and skills assessments — significantly improved efficiency. Despite this, the same report highlights that 93% still consider human involvement essential in the process

Tip: Combine AI speed with human judgment — use AI to automate administrative tasks and initial screening, and let humans focus on candidate rapport, behavioural assessment, and final decision-making.

Funding Watch

• Paraform — Hiring marketplace for elite recruiters — $20M Series A, led by Felicis Ventures with participation from A*, BOND, DST Global, and Liquid 2

• Abridge — AI-powered medical documentation — $300M Series E at a $5.3B valuation, led by Andreessen Horowitz

• Wispr Flow — AI-driven dictation/startup productivity — $30M Series A led by Menlo Ventures with NEA and 8VC

• Blank Metal — Enterprise AI deployment platform — $3M Seed, led by Rally Ventures

Quick Bytes

- Authors urge publishers to limit AI usage in content creation Read more

- CTGT wins Best Presentation Style at VB Transform 2025 Read more

- Gaming startup funding declines in 2025 Read more

- Meta’s AI recruiting blitz continues Read more

One to Watch: The rise of AI-driven compliance tools in recruitment.

That’s all for this week’s Tech Talent Drop — stay informed, and see you next week!