Kyle Lagunas

Joined by Kevin Ryan, Greenhouse's marketing lead, who shares insights on candidate verification and trust initiatives, and Alexander Tchaikovsky, an HR tech consultant discussing job board trends and AI impacts, the conversation dives into the critical evolution in talent technology. George LaRocque, founder of WorkTech, unveils investment trends for 2025, while Kyle Lagunas explores emerging innovations like AI interviewers. The panel discusses the chaos of top-of-funnel hiring, the rise of verification tools, and the ever-changing landscape of job boards.

Kyle Lagunas, an HR industry analyst who founded Kyle and Co., shares fast-paced takes on how AI is rewriting HR and recruiting. He discusses AI shifting from efficiency to rebuilding operating models. He highlights the push for defensible, explainable AI choices and the rise of practitioner-led vendor design. He also touches on recruiting pain points and the role of community in coping with HR stress.

Kyle Lagunas, industry analyst and founder of Kyle & Co., researches HR tech, AI trends and risk readiness. He explains why talent teams must shift from risk avoidance to risk readiness. He breaks down defensibility, human-in-the-loop design, rigorous pilots and measurement. He explores cultural and regulatory barriers and how AI can force long-overdue transformation.