Human Made

In 2000, Talentxfactor was founded with a singular vision: to transform how technology companies identify and acquire exceptional talent. The founders recognized that traditional recruiting approaches were failing high-growth tech startups, particularly in critical revenue-generating roles. They saw an opportunity to create a specialized recruitment firm that truly understood the technology sector's unique demands and could deliver top-tier Sales, Technical Sales, Product Marketing, and Customer Success talent with unprecedented speed. Over the past two decades, Talentxfactor has evolved from a niche recruitment partner into a global leader in talent acquisition for technology ventures. Operating under Lightspeed Human Capital Management Inc., the firm has built an impressive database of over 60,000 candidates and established itself as the go-to recruitment partner for innovative companies in Cloud, Cyber Security, and Machine Learning/AI. Their team combines deep industry expertise with a consultative approach, delivering five viable candidates within five business days while maintaining rigorous cultural vetting and comprehensive screening processes.

We're on a mission to help data scientists use data to teach ML/AI models how to make the best predictions. HumanSignal (formerly Heartex) is the team behind Label Studio, the world's most popular open source data labeling platform with over 250,000 users. We believe that building AI systems that actually work requires real human oversight - people giving meaning to data in ways that models can learn from. That's why we built tools that let teams configure every aspect of the annotation process, capture nuanced human decisions, and scale operations with automation. Our founding team came together after summiting Stok Kangri in the Himalayas - yes, we were talking about data science at 20,187 feet. Since starting in 2019, we've raised $30M from investors like Redpoint Ventures and Unusual Ventures, and we've helped teams at Zendesk, Outreach, Trivago, and many others build better AI. We're remote-first with people across North America, Europe, and South America. We're growing fast, but we're staying focused on the same thing: making it possible for any organization to turn their raw data into something AI systems can actually learn from.

At Human Interest, we believe everyone deserves access to a secure financial future, regardless of where they work. We're a team of retirement industry innovators, fintech builders, and customer advocates united by one mission: closing the retirement savings gap in America. Our engineers build intuitive platforms that automate the complex - payroll sync, compliance testing, IRS paperwork - so small businesses can offer the same quality retirement benefits as enterprise companies. We've streamlined 401(k) administration from weeks to minutes, serving over 40,000 businesses and 1 million employees nationwide. Our San Francisco headquarters sits across from the Transamerica building, a daily reminder of the industry we're transforming. We combine decades of retirement expertise with modern technology to offer affordable, full-service 401(k) and 403(b) plans. The team thrives on solving hard problems: removing hidden fees, simplifying compliance, and making financial wellness accessible to all. From our (k)ickstart program that rewards employee savings to our 24/7 customer support, we measure success by the retirement security we help create.

We're a specialized executive search firm that's been connecting top-tier talent with organizations across Southeast Asia since 1997. As an independent member of MRINetwork™ - one of the world's largest talent advisory organizations - we leverage a global network of nearly 400 firms and over 1,500 professionals to serve our clients throughout Asia. Our approach is straightforward: we don't rely on stale databases or passive candidate searches. Instead, our consultants actively engage in the marketplace daily, identifying and recruiting exceptional professionals who can make a real impact. What sets us apart is our deep expertise across specialized industries including technology, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, consumer goods, and energy. Whether you need a CEO, COO, CIO, or other senior executive, we take the time to understand not just the technical requirements but also the cultural fit and long-term objectives of your organization. We believe that the right executive placement isn't just about filling a position - it's about finding someone who will become the heart of your business and drive sustainable growth. Over more than two decades, we've refined our methodologies to deliver consistent results for clients ranging from single searches to major projects involving hundreds of assignments.

In 1995, Robert LoCascio recognized a fundamental gap in how businesses connected with their customers online. Traditional communication was fragmented, impersonal, and inefficient. He founded LivePerson with a vision to revolutionize digital engagement, pioneering web chat technology in 1997 that would transform how brands and consumers interact. This groundbreaking approach created an unprecedented repository of conversational data, establishing the foundation for what would become a leader in AI-powered customer experiences. From those early days of chat innovation, LivePerson has evolved into the enterprise leader in conversational AI and digital transformation. The company's Conversational Cloud platform now powers nearly a billion conversational interactions every month, enabling brands to deliver personalized, connected experiences across digital and voice channels. With over 30 years of continuous innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a steadfast commitment to responsible AI, LivePerson empowers thousands of the world's leading brands to unlock the power of conversations and drive measurable business outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of security and trust.

Able is a premier product engineering company that combines world-class human talent with cutting-edge AI tools to create software more efficiently. Founded in 2013, Able deploys AI to supercharge software development teams, helping organizations skip endless AI exploration and move straight to implementation that delivers immediate impact. The company specializes in AI-powered software development lifecycles that increase coding velocity by up to 55% and reduce development cycles by as much as 40% without sacrificing quality or control. What sets Able apart is their Applied AI Lab approach, which combines practical AI change management with hands-on expertise to produce real, usable outputs from day one. Their model positions engineers as directors of AI agents, not the other way around - handling repetitive tasks so humans can focus on creative solutions. Able works with venture capital firms, private equity firms, and forward-thinking companies across six continents, serving as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to scale their product organizations dramatically through applied AI.