From Recruitment to launching a Tech Startup with Tom Sherwood at Koios

Summary: Tom shares his journey from a corporate recruitment background to launching his tech startup, Koios. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from large organisations to a startup environment, the intricacies of global recruitment, and the innovative use of psychometrics in understanding human behavior. Tom emphasizes the importance of building a lean team, navigating the fundraising landscape, and the future goals of Koios, particularly in developing emotionally intelligent AI technology. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:24 Transitioning from Recruitment to Tech Startups 11:26 Cultural Differences in Global Recruitment 20:22 The Genesis of Koios and Entrepreneurial Spirit 28:19 Stealth Mode and Product Development 32:11 The Future of Conversational AI 43:50 Looking Ahead: Goals and Aspirations www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sherwood1/ www.getkoios.ai/

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