The Human Algorithm: AI's Role in HR & Start-up Spotlight Competition

TRENDS, TOOLS & TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE

The HR landscape is undergoing a seismic shift.
AI is no longer a future concept, it’s a present-day force transforming every aspect of how we attract, hire, develop, and retain talent. Companies that embrace AI-powered tools are redefining what it means to build and scale high-performing teams.

This event is your gateway to the next era of HR.
Whether you're leading people strategy or scaling operations, you'll gain first-hand insights into how AI is:

• Automating and optimizing talent sourcing
• Powering smarter, data-driven hiring decisions
• Personalizing employee experiences at scale
• Driving inclusion, agility, and retention through intelligent systems
• Enabling ethical, transparent, and bias-aware recruitment practices

What’s Happening:

🔹 Expert Panel
Join HR leaders, AI experts, and tech innovators for a high-impact discussion on how AI is reshaping the HR industry. Learn how real companies are using cutting-edge tools to solve today’s biggest talent challenges—and what’s coming next.

🔹 Start-Up Spotlight Pitch Competition
Early-stage tech start-ups are invited to pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts. Gain exposure, investor connections, and a chance to be selected for the exclusive Hero City at Draper University showcase on November 20, 2025.

Pitch Submission Details:

• PDF pitch deck (max 10 slides, 1MB)
• Must be a legally registered company with a tested MVP
• Open to tech verticals (AI, Mobility, Clean Tech, Fintech, BioTech, MedTech, etc.)
• Teams of 2+ only
• Submit to: with subject 'Pitch Spotlight, (Company Name)'
• Deadline: June 22 (midnight PST)
• Top 3 companies will be notified 2 days prior to event. FREE to participate.
• Pitch Date: June 26 (in-person or virtual)

Meet the Panelists:

• Laura Burgess, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior VP of HR, Avidbank
• Jacqueline Breslin, Executive Director, Trinet
• Abdullah Hassani, VP Business Development, Smart HR
• Kate Carter, Director of Business Development, JeffreyM Consulting

Moderator:

• Nicholas Larson, Founder, Silicon Zombies

Hosted by:
AI in HR & Recruiting Group (Sara Rauchwerger, Priyam Jain, Spencer Hamm, Manish Kasliwal)
Trinet • TechLAB Innovation Center • Noteraiser, Inc.

Sponsored by:
Trinet • Silicon Zombies • Hero City at Draper University

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