The #1 Conversational AI For Recruitment — Prem Kumar, HumanlyAI

AI Tool Report Live

Summary

In this episode of AI Tool Report Live, host Liam Lawson interviews Prem Kumar, CEO of Humanly.io, a leading conversational platform for high-volume hiring. They discuss Prem's journey from his first job to becoming a successful entrepreneur, the importance of candidate experience in recruitment, and how Humanly blends automation with a human touch. Prem shares insights on building an inclusive company culture, the role of AI in recruitment, and the challenges of scaling a startup. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, technical curiosity, and the need for aspiring entrepreneurs to take action and get started.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Prem Kumar and Humanly.io

02:36 Prem's Early Career and Entrepreneurial Journey

05:42 The Genesis of Humanly and Candidate Experience

08:32 Balancing Automation and Human Touch in Recruiting

11:08 Insights from Behavioral Science in Recruitment

13:53 Benefits of Humanly for Recruiting Firms

15:42 AI Infrastructure and Bias Mitigation

19:19 Building an Inclusive Company Culture

21:46 Challenges of Scaling Company Culture

23:47 Traits of a Great CEO

26:29 Self-Evaluation as a CEO

29:38 Technical Curiosity and Learning as a CEO

31:34 Future Trends in AI and Humanly's Vision

36:53 Motivation and Work-Life Balance

39:49 The Importance of Mentorship

42:12 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in AI

Connect with Prem — LinkedIn