By futureTEKnow | Editorial Team
In the evolving landscape of human resources, Maki emerges as a standout pioneer by leveraging conversational AI agents to revolutionize recruitment workflows. Founded in 2022 by Maxime Legardez, Paul-Louis Caylar, and Benjamin Chino and based in Paris, Maki has rapidly gained traction by deploying AI-driven solutions that automate and streamline up to 80% of the hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates across more than 50 global markets.
“Our mission is to give human resources more-than-human powers, as we believe the future lies in a powerful mix of human ingenuity and AI-driven intelligence. Our agents don’t just assist – they do the work, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic priorities, unlocking creativity and driving meaningful organisational impact,”
–Maxime Legardez, CEO of Maki.
Traditional hiring methods, often bogged down by manual CV screening and fragmented communication, are being replaced by Maki’s autonomous AI agents. These agents interact with candidates via phone, voice, video, or text, providing a seamless and personalized experience that adapts to individual profiles. The platform goes beyond simple automation by embedding psychometric science and proprietary AI models that assess over 300 candidate skills in real-time, ensuring evaluations are fair, accurate, and bias-free.
This innovative approach has led to remarkable results for enterprise clients—significant reductions in time-to-hire by a factor of three and a 20% decrease in employee turnover, showcasing substantial cost savings and improved hiring quality. Major corporations such as H&M, BNP Paribas, and PwC are among those benefiting from Maki’s scalable hiring technology.
Maki’s AI agents not only streamline routine tasks but also free HR professionals to focus on strategic growth by delivering measurable insights and reliable talent intelligence. The platform integrates smoothly with over 30 applicant tracking and HR systems, including industry leaders like Workday and SAP, ensuring minimal disruption while enhancing existing workflows.
The company’s commitment to transparency and ethical AI use is underscored by collaboration with independent third parties that validate fairness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, making Maki an enterprise-ready solution for multinational organizations concerned with global hiring standards and data security.
With its latest €26 million Series A funding—led by Blossom Capital and supported by prominent investors such as DST Global—Maki is poised to expand its footprint and innovate further. The company’s vision is to become the “AI tier of talent intelligence,” dynamically orchestrating real-time data to empower businesses to make smarter hiring decisions and elevate the role of HR from administrative to strategic.
By centralizing end-to-end recruitment processes and offering customizable AI workflows aligned with organizational branding and goals, Maki sets a new standard for how enterprises attract, assess, and onboard talent in an increasingly competitive market.
Maki’s conversational AI represents a significant leap forward in HR technology, introducing automation, fairness, and agility into talent acquisition. As recruitment continues to evolve, Maki is well-positioned to lead the charge, transforming how companies identify and engage top talent worldwide.
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