The startup has developed a student headhunting platform that utilizes a peer-voting mechanism to identify and recommend talented candidates for job roles. Companies pay to access these vetted candidates, allowing students to earn rewards for successful referrals while streamlining the recruitment process.
Funding
$520K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional recruitment methods often struggle to identify top student talent, relying on limited data and overlooking valuable peer insights. Companies face challenges in efficiently sourcing qualified candidates, while students miss opportunities to be recognized for their skills and potential within their university network.
Solution
Wiraki is a talent network that leverages a peer-voting system within universities to identify and showcase promising students to potential employers. The platform allows students to confidentially vote for colleagues they believe will have successful careers, creating a merit-based ranking system. Companies gain access to a pre-vetted pool of candidates recommended by their peers, streamlining the hiring process and increasing the likelihood of finding high-quality talent. Students benefit by receiving recognition and access to exclusive job opportunities based on their standing within the network.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes companies seeking to hire talented students and recent graduates, as well as university students looking for job opportunities and recognition within their field.
Features
- Peer-voting mechanism for students to nominate talented colleagues.
- Algorithm to rank candidates based on votes and create a "university network CV".
- Company access to a curated pool of pre-qualified student candidates.
- Talent profiles showcasing skills, experience, and peer endorsements.
- Direct introductions to top companies for highly-ranked students.
- Reward system for students who refer successful candidates.