Angela Hood: Unlocking Human Potential with AI

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In this episode of #thePOZcast, Adam Posner interviews Angela Hood, CEO and founder of ThisWay Global, a company focused on using AI to mitigate bias in recruitment. Angela shares her entrepreneurial journey, her challenges as a woman in construction and tech, and the importance of accelerators for startups. The conversation delves into the impact of bias on job seekers and the innovative solutions ThisWay Global is developing to enhance recruitment processes. Angela emphasizes the need for critical thinking skills in the workforce and reflects on her evolving definition of success. Angela is the CEO and Founder of ThisWay Global, a company that converges technology with talent networks (not job boards) to unlock human potential. It's also cool to note that they got their acceleration through Google. Today, ThisWay is one of the fastest-growing SaaS automation companies in the world, serving over 5000 company customers. ThisWay provides unbiased talent matching and sourcing through its proprietary network of over 8,500 unique, diverse community partners. Angela is a well-respected thought leader and international keynote speaker on the topics of mitigating bias using artificial intelligence, the ROI of diversity, and human-centric automation. For more, please check out https://thiswayglobal.com & joining Ai Trust Guild & Sully’s Sandbox: https://sullyssandbox.com/ Please connect with Angela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-hood-thisway/ #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller, the prospecting and outreach platform for recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Takeaways - Angela Hood's entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in her family's history of business ownership. - Early lessons in patience and strategic thinking shaped Angela's approach to business. - Navigating gender bias in male-dominated industries remains a significant challenge. - The transition from construction to tech was not straightforward but became logical through analogy. - The mission of ThisWay Global is to create unbiased talent matching using AI. Accelerators like Google can provide invaluable support and networking opportunities for startups. - Candidate bias can significantly hinder job seekers' chances of success in the job market. - Brand perception can influence candidates' willingness to apply for jobs. AI technology rapidly evolves, allowing for faster and more efficient recruitment processes. - Critical thinking and resilience are essential for success in today's workforce.