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Prem Kumar - Co-Founder and CEO of Humanly
Prem Kumar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Humanly, a Bellevue-based hiring technology company built to fix something he saw up close: two people interviewing for the exact same job with the exact same panel getting treated completely differently. Before Humanly, Prem spent about a decade at Microsoft and led product and design at TinyPulse. Humanly went through Y Combinator and has raised roughly $52 million to date—most recently a $25 million Series B. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seattle Recruiting Startup Humanly Triples Revenue and Raises $7 Million Amid Hiring Slowdown
Seattle-based recruiting software startup Humanly is experiencing rapid growth with a 3X annual revenue increase and a recent $7 million funding raise, despite a broader hiring slowdown. The company uses automation to help companies manage increased applicant volumes and improve candidate experiences, positioning itself strongly for market rebounds.
Humanly Raises $12M to Expand AI Recruiting Software Used by Microsoft and Seattle Storm
Seattle-based recruiting automation startup Humanly raised $12 million to expand its AI-powered hiring software, which is used by clients like Microsoft and Seattle Storm. The company is enhancing its SMS chatbots and generative AI tools to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and maintain consistent candidate data throughout the hiring process.
Flexe hires Amazon biometrics lead Lara Rogers as SVP/GM; Magnify names ex‑Amazon Sajo Jacob CTO; Schuster joins Open Systems board
Several Seattle-area tech companies announced senior hires and board moves: Flexe hired former Amazon biometrics leader Lara Rogers as SVP and GM; Magnify named Sajo Jacob as CTO and co‑founder after a $6M launch; Open Systems added ex‑Microsoft exec Gavriella Schuster to its board; Fabric and Scener also announced senior appointments.
Seattle startups including Apptentive, Textio and TINYpulse rely on Slack/Zoom and regular check‑ins as teams go fully remote during COVID-19
Seattle startups shifted to remote work during the COVID-19 outbreak, relying on chat and video platforms to keep business and social interactions going while monitoring employee well-being. Companies like Apptentive, Textio and TINYpulse report tools and check-ins help, but leaders note challenges for employees who struggle with isolation or being heard online.
