Eightfold AI: Revolutionizing Talent Intelligence with AI-Powered Workforce Solutions

Introduction to Eightfold AI

In a world where talent acquisition, retention, and development can be a make-or-break factor for a company's success, conventional HR practices usually do not suffice. That is where Eightfold AI comes into the picture, instituted in 2016 by pioneering leaders Ashutosh Garg, Chano Fernandez, and Varun Kacholia. What began as a lofty goal to build "the right career for everyone in the world" has grown into a $2.1 billion AI-driven talent intelligence platform that's revolutionizing how organizations tackle workforce management in 155+ countries and 24 languages.

Ashutosh Garg, Chano Fernandez and Varun Kacholia, co-founders, Eightfold

With today's hyper-competitive environment, the right talent is a company's greatest advantage. But for decades, recruiting was about resumes and keywords — neglecting individuals' real potential and wasting billions on mismatches.

What They Do and Why It Matters

Ashutosh Garg, a veteran Google and IBM scientist, and Varun Kacholia, a former Search & Personalization leader at Facebook, wanted to flip this on its head in 2016. They asked themselves: What if AI could see individuals like great hiring managers do — by checking skills, career paths, and potential, rather than static job descriptions? Eightfold AI was born.

Eightfold's Talent Intelligence Platform applies deep learning to map out billions of global career paths, which it then matches individuals to jobs they may never have considered but are ideally qualified for. It enables businesses to hire more quickly, reskill existing staff, and even retain the best and brightest by displaying internal mobility possibilities that lead employees upwards rather than job-to-job.

Strategic Growth

Big names like Tata Communications, AirAsia, and Dexcom trust Eightfold to reduce hiring time, improve diversity, and cut turnover costs dramatically. For job seekers, Eightfold means fairer, skill-first opportunities instead of being overlooked for lack of “exact” experience.

Beyond hiring, Eightfold’s AI helps HR leaders plan future workforce needs — a game-changer in a world where skills evolve faster than job descriptions.

Institution Support and Future Prospects

Financially, Eightfold has taken off with more than $400 million from SoftBank, General Catalyst, and Lightspeed Ventures. Ranked among Forbes AI 50 and Fast Company's most innovative companies, Eightfold is now expanding the frontier with initiatives such as Talent Exchange, pairing laid-off employees with available positions in an instant.

For employers and job seekers both, Eightfold is a reminder that the future of work isn't simply about staffing — it's about unleashing human potential with smart, empathetic tech.

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