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Pillar

Interview intelligence platform

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21-100 employees
  • B2B
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Enterprise
  • Recruitment
  • SaaS
  • Social Impact
Indianapolis, IN

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Company mission

To build better businesses by removing bias from the interviewing process while revolutionizing the way companies hire.

Our take

The current landscape in the job market is fraught with concerns about the 'Great Resignation'. Simultaneously, companies are increasingly emphasizing socially conscious hiring practices as they progress through the 2020s. This dual dynamic is placing substantial pressure on organizations of all sizes to revolutionize their talent acquisition strategies.

Tackling this challenge is Pillar, a startup that harnesses the power of AI and automation to enhance the hiring process. Initially, the company's primary focus is on the interview phase, introducing innovative live features that engage with hiring managers, offering guidance to employ more equitable and efficient interview methods. Distinctively, Pillar places its emphasis on supporting hiring managers rather than candidates, setting it apart from other 'smart' recruitment firms. The company is resolutely committed to this approach, bolstering its presence by launching new integrations with widely-used Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) such as Lever.

Currently, Pillar has identified a distinctive niche where it can effect real, tangible change, both socially and financially, for companies. As the company continues to fine-tune its product to become an indispensable component of its customers' HR tech toolkit, its potential for significant growth is undeniable.

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Benefits

  • Focused support on continued education
  • Great benefits, including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage for employees
  • Equity grants
  • Retirement 401k plan
  • Periodic on-sites with expenses covered
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Flexible vacation policy - take paid time off when you need it
  • Monthly equipment stipend to cover laptop, monitor, and any software or equipment you may need

Company values

  • Be bold: We act with tenacity, we challenge the status quo, and we consistently embrace the “what ifs” in order to grow our company, our customers, and each other
  • Execute with intensity: We inspire each other to move fast and achieve great things, we make thoughtful decisions quickly, and we act with intention and determination
  • Make it fun: We take our jobs seriously and have fun while doing so, we bring clarity and joy into our product, and we balance a strong work ethic with camaraderie and playfulness
  • Act with humanity: We believe that honesty and support go a long way. We celebrate our quirks and differences, and we promote a culture where inclusion and respect are a defining part of our identity
  • Communicate often & with openness: We build trust through candid communication, we respectfully challenge each other’s ideas and work, and we believe strong questions are the foundation of a successful business

Funding (2 rounds)

Jul 2023

$4.5m

EARLY VC

Mar 2022

$2.7m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $7.2m

Leadership

Mark Simpson

(CEO)

Previously founded marketing cloud tech provider, Acoustic, which won over 3500 customers. Also worked in senior positions for major IT organizations providing cloud marketing solutions such as IBM and Oracle.