EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 15 MIN
LIVE from RecFestUS: David Paffenholz: CEO @ JuiceBox- the AI Recruiting platform
from The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner · host Adam Posner
Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcastFor all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com Chapters 00:00 – Intro from Nashville00:45 – Shoutout to Juicebox.ai & why Adam actually uses it01:40 – The Origin Story: From failed recruiting agency to AI powerhouse03:45 – Empowering, not replacing recruiters04:40 – How Juicebox works: data enrichment + recruiter intent06:50 – Founder lessons in self-awareness & sales08:10 – Real-world wins: finding the “unfindable” candidates09:20 – The fundraising journey & landing Sequoia10:30 – Competition, collaboration, and curiosity in HR tech11:55 – What’s next: ATS rediscovery & surfacing hidden talent12:45 – The future of AI in recruiting13:25 – Team shoutouts from the Juicebox crew14:00 – Wrap-up: Day One complete — Day Two coming soon
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Recorded LIVE from RecFest 2025: Nashville, TN Watch: https://youtu.be/Fz_U6bi2rjw I am proud to share the first episode of our RecFest series. And there is no better way than to kick it off than with Juicebox CEO & CO-Founder, David Paffenholz! Recruiting meets AI — and the vibes are HIGH. Join host Adam Posner (#thePOZcast) live from RecFest 2025 in Nashville as he sits down with David Paffenholz, Co-Founder & CEO of Juicebox.ai— the platform is changing how recruiters source, engage, and hire. They dive into the real story behind Juicebox’s rise from a failed recruiting agency to one of the fastest-growing AI tools in HR tech. You’ll hear honest founder lessons, real recruiter success stories, and an exclusive peek at what’s next for AI-driven recruiting. If you work in talent acquisition, HR tech, or recruiting, this episode is your playbook for what’s coming next. What You’ll Learn: - How AI tools like Juicebox are transforming the recruiter’s workflow - Why “human + machine” beats automation alone - How founders turn early failures into billion-dollar pivots - The mindset needed to grow as a leader and stay curious. - What’s next for ATS, AI interviews, and recruiting data Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-paffenholz/ Juicebox helps teams win the talent war—the leading AI recruiting platform that understands who you're looking for. Today, Juicebox powers hiring for 3,000+ customers, including Ramp, Perplexity, and Quora. Level up your team with Search, CRM, and Agents. → Try for free today — www.juicebox.ai
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LIVE from RecFestUS: David Paffenholz: CEO @ JuiceBox- the AI Recruiting platform
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