HireBrain, an innovative hiring enablement platform, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 UNLEASH America Startup Award at the UNLEASH America Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. This recognition marks HireBrain as a standout leader in HR technology innovation, reinforcing its mission to transform the hiring process through AI-powered collaboration and automation.
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Award Recognition:
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HireBrain won the grand prize of $50,000 in the longest-running HR tech startup pitch competition.
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The company was selected from five finalists chosen from a broad field of applicants.
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Previous Success:
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This follows their top award at the HR Tech PitchFest in September 2024, another premier showcase for HR technology innovation.
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CEO Insights:
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Founder and CEO David Nason emphasized their commitment to augmenting human potential with AI, not replacing it.
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Nason credited the award to the team’s hard work and positive user feedback on improving hiring outcomes.
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Judges’ Praise:
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Chris Hoyt, CEO of CareerXRoads, praised HireBrain as an “enterprise-ready platform” that rethinks hiring beyond point solutions.
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The platform’s focus on role design and collaboration empowers recruiters and hiring managers alike.
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Platform Features:
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Seamless integration with existing ATS systems for smooth workflows.
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Automates high-effort tasks and provides context-aware AI at every hiring stage—from role design to candidate evaluation.
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Improves engagement, job performance, and overall hiring satisfaction.
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Impact on Talent Acquisition:
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Demonstrated a reduction in regrettable early attrition by over 60%, highlighting significant improvements in retention.
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HireBrain’s 2025 UNLEASH America Startup Award win solidifies its position as a transformative force in HR technology. By combining AI with human expertise, HireBrain is reshaping how enterprises approach hiring delivering measurable impact and positioning itself for substantial growth in the evolving talent acquisition landscape.
