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Troy welcomes Adam Jackson, Co-founder of Braintrust, the first user-controlled talent network built on Web3 principles. Adam shares his unconventional path from Vanderbilt to Silicon Valley, building multiple startups including Doctor on Demand (with Dr. Phil!) and his latest venture, Braintrust.
Highlights
- Adam’s early experiences in building two way marketplaces
- The explosive growth of Braintrust and its AI hiring product, Braintrust AIR
- How AI can enhance—not replace—HR professionals
- Practical advice for job seekers, recruiters, and businesses embracing new hiring technologies
Whether you’re an HRIS analyst eyeing your next role, a recruiter swamped with resumes, or a founder looking to streamline talent acquisition, Adam’s insights will give you plenty to think about!
Listen On:
- YouTube. https://youtu.be/K5GVJKRaevg
- Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-the-future-of-hiring-with-adam-jackson/id1741363105?i=1000712779886
- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EYllkBPYUh7m2NWIk3593?si=BWCj8K4YRkSYCq0EmVqufA
- All Other Platforms https://pod.link/1741363105
Resources Mentioned
- UseBrainTrust.com https://app.usebraintrust.com/r/troy10/
- Adam Jackson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajackson/
- Doctor on Demand https://doctorondemand.com/
- HRISCareers Jobboard
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome to HRIS Careers & Intro to Adam Jackson
01:00 – Adam’s path to Vanderbilt and early tech interest
03:00 – Launching early marketplaces and selling to Intuit
04:30 – Founding DriverSide and selling to Advance Auto
05:15 – Co-founding Doctor on Demand with Dr. Phil
06:30 – The start of Braintrust and its AI hiring tools
07:45 – How Braintrust Air works (AI recruiter walkthrough)
09:15 – Custom screening & real-time video interviews
11:00 – Use cases for HRIS professionals and job seekers
13:00 – Tips for job seekers in the age of AI
15:00 – The Braintrust Professional Network & side hustle tips
17:00 – Solving challenges with ATSs like Workday & Taleo
20:00 – AI-driven outreach & handling spam risks
23:00 – From remote hiring to AI pivot at Braintrust
26:00 – Addressing bias in AI recruitment (audit results)
28:00 – Lightning Round: College bars, vineyards & tech obsessions
33:00 – Adam’s favorite AI productivity tool
35:00 – Final thoughts on the future of HR and AI
37:00 – Braintrust is hiring! Sales roles open now
