10x Recruiting

In our first "What we’re cooking" segment, Nolan and Siadhal share what they’ve been building—and what it signals about where AI recruiting workflows are heading.Siadhal demos the latest from Metaview’s AI sourcing agent: sourcing candidates from past conversations, not just the public web, and finding highly specific profiles—like designers who were at Stripe during its early growth.Nolan walks through a custom executive search dashboard he built from scratch with Claude Code in under an hour.We cover how to: Tap into past candidate conversations as a high-signal sourcing layerLeverage nuanced prompts to unlock a new level of precision in AI sourcing Build custom dashboards and workflows in under an hour—no technical expertise requiredBest watched with video! https://youtu.be/E6ifGoog9FAKey moments: [00:00] Intro[00:43] MCPs[02:57] Sourcing Agent New Capabilities[05:05] AI Reasoning Trail Transparency[07:46] Building Executive Search Dashboard[11:05] Custom Software Strategy Discussion[14:42] Company Vintage Sourcing Intelligence[16:56] Natural Language Company Research[18:37] Ideal Candidate Profile Evolution[20:29] Claude vs Platform Approach[21:48] Context Driven Candidate Rendering[22:13] Future Building AccountabilityTo learn more about Metaview, the AI platform for 10x recruiting teams, head to www.metaview.ai/10x

Laura Barnes doesn’t believe in average careers.She joined Flock Safety as a recruiter. Five years later, she’s VP of Talent at one of the fastest-growing companies in America — solving 20% of crime nationwide.In this episode, we go deep on what it actually takes to scale yourself as fast as your company. From crying in the shower to reinventing herself every year, Laura shares a brutally honest look at elite talent leadership.This is a masterclass in conviction, quality of hire, and what separates good from great.You’ll learn:The real reason most people don’t scale with hypergrowth companiesHow Flock measures quality of hire (without creating fear)What great managers do differently in performance managementKey topics covered:[00:00] Intro[02:15] 3 Keys to Rapid Career Growth[03:36] You Can't Teach Gut[06:09] Dad's Corporate Success Story[08:14] Early Leadership Challenges[09:22] Joining Flock as Solo Recruiter[13:30] What is Flock Safety[16:42] Handling Public Controversy[18:52] Quality of Hire Journey[22:11] Survey Questions and Feedback[24:02] Bad Managers and Hiring[27:14] Engineering Hiring Success[29:42] Assessing Manager Candidates[31:00] PIP Success Story[34:42] Moving Too Slow Problem[38:15] Scaling Faster Than Business[39:33] Being Likable Matters[41:19] Operating Above Your LevelTo learn more about Metaview, the AI platform for 10x recruiting teams, head to www.metaview.ai/10x

Kellie McCann, employer branding and talent attraction pro with experience at Amazon, Walmart, and Robinhood. She explains why authentic employer brands both attract the right people and repel the wrong ones. Short, honest messaging reduces recruiting friction. They dig into Glassdoor tactics, paid awards, sanitized messaging, and when brand fixes must follow cultural change.

In this episode, Nolan and Siadhal give their take on three spicy conversations shaping recruiting today:The Eightfold lawsuit—and why AI-assisted application review actually increases fairness Drama between former OpenAI execs and what it says about relationships at work What people get wrong about exec backchannelingKey takeaways:Most resumes aren’t reviewed at all. AI makes “invisible” candidates visible.Audit trails > gut instinct. You can’t fix bias you can’t see.Backchannels should inform decisions, not replace them.The best recruiters and hiring managers pressure-test references instead of hiding from friction.To learn more about Metaview, the AI platform for 10x recruiting teams, head to www.metaview.ai/10xKey topics covered:[00:00] Intro[02:14] Eight Fold Lawsuit Analysis[04:50] AI Screening Credit Report Claims[08:33] Human Bias vs AI Transparency[16:07] Thinking Machines Drama Unfolds[18:25] Fifty Billion Dollar Valuation Reality[21:38] Workplace Relationships Power Dynamics[25:26] Meeting People in Digital Age[28:34] Back Channel Reference Crutch Problem[31:19] Executive Hiring Negative Feedback[34:50] Running Better Reference Checks[36:04] AI Agent Reference Discovery

Alan Price, Global Head of Talent at Deel, reveals how his team manages to hire over 3,000 people annually while processing 1.5 million applications. He discusses the crucial role of AI in enhancing candidate experience and efficiently screening resumes. Alan shares insights on their hiring strategies, including a mix of inbound, sourced, and referral candidates. He also introduces the RISE methodology for measuring hire quality and how AI uncovers hidden talent. Leadership challenges and the evolution of their silver medalist process are also highlighted.

Jon Bischke, founder of Entelo and now leading ZoomInfo's recruiting efforts, dives into the transformative world of hiring technology. He shares why a strong pipeline is essential for successful hiring and emphasizes the growing importance of 'proof of work' over traditional profile metrics. Bischke forecasts a future where AI agents communicate with each other in recruiting, discusses regulatory hurdles slowing AI adoption, and provides insights on raising hiring quality with personalized strategies and robust benchmarks.

In this episode, Nolan and Siadhal share their boldest predictions for recruiting and AI in 2026. They debate the trends that might shape the year to come, including:AI-powered screening and sourcing going mainstream$100M offers for non-technical peopleThe rise of the role of the “agent manager”Increasing invisibility of the ATSSocial unrest from tech workers, & more Tune in, disagree, and drop your own predictions in the comments.Key topics covered:[00:00] Intro[01:10] VC talent partner exodus [03:56] AI becomes first screen for candidates[10:34] ATS becomes invisible through AI agents[12:37] 90 percent of sourcing will be automated[14:13] Outreach automation disaster incoming[20:51] Backlash against human data extraction[23:35] White collar tech worker social unrest[27:46] Agent managers emerge as new job title[32:09] Crazy compensation for non technical talent[38:26] Foundation labs move into applications[42:28] 2026 Predictions Wrap UpTo learn more about Metaview, the AI platform for 10x recruiting teams, head to www.metaview.ai/10x

Dan McCarthy, Talent Partner at Paradigm and a seasoned leader in tech recruiting, shares his insights on evaluating talent beyond resumes. He emphasizes that recruiters have just two main tasks: don't mess up, and exhibit polish and charisma. Dan argues that building long-term relationships is crucial in an AI-driven world, where human connection adds value. He advocates for deeper interviews, focusing on candidates' life stories, and stresses the importance of a curated content diet for sharp thinking.

Rhys Hughes has led talent at Adobe, Rubrik, and now GV—so when he talks about hiring, you listen. In this episode, Rhys joins Nolan to challenge conventional recruiting wisdom and lay out what actually works at the highest levels of hiring. From betting on internal talent to exposing the flaws in "time to hire," Rhys unpacks how world-class companies build teams—and why your next great hire probably isn’t on LinkedIn.Key takeaways:Why hiring should be your last resort (and what to do instead)The hidden costs of prioritizing speed over qualityHow to earn trust before you need to hireThe underrated power of emotional intelligence in exec hiringKey topics covered:[00:00] Intro[05:17] Rhys’ Journey to GV[11:07] Day to Day Talent Partner Role[15:16] Performance Evaluation at GV[18:06] Key Executive Characteristics for Today[22:30] Back Channel Reference Strategies[26:00] Building Authentic Professional Brand[27:50] Promote Within vs External Hiring[31:52] Why Hiring Should Be Last Resort[35:30] Time to Fill is Overrated Metric[38:56] Current Wild Compensation Market[41:44] Sports Analogies in Executive RecruitingTo learn more about Metaview, the AI platform for 10x recruiting teams, head to www.metaview.ai/10x

In this crossover episode from HR Heretics, Metaview CEO Siadhal Magos joins Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich to demo Metaview's new autonomous AI Sourcing agent. They break down why AI-native sourcing tools are redefining what's possible in recruiting, how "promptless sourcing" creates magic from your hiring conversations, and why everyone from founders to recruiters are seeing massive productivity boosts.Key topics covered:[00:00] Intro[02:28] Why Metaview Built AI Sourcing[04:47] Vibe Sourcing vs Traditional Methods[08:39] Live Demo of AI Agent[11:51] Behavioral Changes for AI Workflows[15:01] Agent Creates Ideal Candidate Profiles[17:00] Boolean Search is Dead[19:17] World Class Sourcing for Everyone[22:19] Natural Language Prompting Power[24:32] Real-Time Feedback and Calibration[26:16] Data Sources and LinkedIn Constraints[28:53] Future ATS Integration Plans[30:04] What's Next for Metaview[31:51] Free Trial Access AvailableTo learn more about Metaview, the AI platform for 10x recruiting teams, head to www.metaview.ai/10x