16Signals

Users: Seed-to-Series B startups and enterprises receiving over 500+ applications per role that are currently being choked by AI-generated resume spam

Problem: The "AI noise" crisis has made hiring 3x more expensive costing companies up to $150k in lost productivity and failed hires because current tools cannot distinguish between faked AI credentials and real technical ability

Solution/product: We provide a verification-first marketplace where employers deposit a bond to prove the role is funded, while candidates must provide immutable evidence of their actual work history to unlock an interview