Hellohive addresses hiring discrimination amidst the emergence of more equitable hiring practices

Hellohive, a resume and recruitment platform, aims to address hiring bias by fostering a virtual community that connects employers with job seekers. It joins a growing number of apps striving to combat discrimination in hiring by providing opportunities for candidates from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds to connect with employers who may not have otherwise considered them. The platform enables employers to assess candidates based on their skills rather than traditional metrics like education or previous employment, thereby promoting a more inclusive approach to hiring and diversifying the workforce.

Hellohive facilitates virtual networking events between companies and candidates, boasting clients such as Goldman Sachs, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. The company recently secured a $3.4 million Series A funding round led by the Tisch Family to support its mission.

Founded in 2019 by Byron Slosar, Hellohive emerged from his decade-long experience in undergraduate career services and recruiting. Slosar recognized the potential of technology to level the playing field for candidates from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing that career success should not be determined by social connections or educational pedigree. He stated, “We are committed to providing equal opportunities for success to anyone willing to put in the effort.”

Hellohive offers coaching services to job candidates, helping them format resumes that appeal to employers on the platform. Candidates also undergo a course model designed to prepare them for the job recruitment process. Once ready, candidates express interest in specific employers through the app, initiating the formal hiring process.

According to Dan Levine, who collaborates with Tom Tisch at his family office, Hellohive’s technology fosters a unique level of connectivity and understanding among all parties involved in the recruitment process. This approach not only modernizes but also humanizes the recruitment experience.

In addition to the Tisch Family, the funding round saw participation from The Pearl Fund and angel investors Ann Tenenbaum, Jeff Altman, and Robert Bell Wilkins.

Byron Slosar stated that the latest funding will be utilized to expand the executive team, enhance Hellohive’s technology infrastructure, and attract new potential clients. With this funding round, the company has raised a total of $9 million to date.