The startup has developed a global freelance talent platform that connects organizations with a user-controlled network of verified professionals. By utilizing a tokenized system, the platform enhances transparency and trust, enabling companies to efficiently access talent based on reputation, work history, and cultural alignment.
Funding
$47.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
+3Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional hiring processes often involve high agency fees, time-consuming vetting procedures, and a lack of transparency, leading to increased costs and inefficiencies for organizations seeking skilled talent. Existing platforms may also extract significant portions of talent earnings, creating misaligned incentives and hindering the attraction of top-tier professionals.
Solution
Braintrust provides an AI-enhanced, decentralized talent marketplace that directly connects organizations with vetted technical, design, and marketing professionals. The platform leverages AI-driven matching to instantly identify top candidates, while also offering asynchronous AI screening interviews to streamline the vetting process. Braintrust's model allows talent to retain 100% of their earnings, attracting high-quality professionals and reducing costs for clients. The platform also offers tools for job description generation, global workforce management, and international payroll, invoicing, and compliance, providing a comprehensive solution for efficient and cost-effective hiring.
Target Audience
Braintrust primarily serves enterprises and organizations seeking skilled technical, design, and marketing talent, including those in technology, healthcare, finance, and consulting, as well as those looking to build remote teams or manage global workforces.
Features
- AI-powered job description generator to create compelling job postings
- AI candidate matching engine to instantly identify the top 5 candidates from a network of over 600,000 professionals
- Asynchronous AI screening interviews with detailed scorecards to accelerate hiring decisions
- Global Employer of Record (EOR) services for compliant hiring and onboarding in over 150 countries
- Workforce management tools for organizing, managing, and reporting on external talent
- Global payment solutions for managing international payroll, invoices, and expenses in local currencies
- Integration with existing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- BTRST token governance, allowing talent to influence the platform's trajectory