Killing the Resume: How AI is Revolutionizing Hiring with Mahir Laul

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The Startup Storybook Podcast

The Startup Storybook

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Sharing stories of college-aged entrepreneurs and encouraging others to take their first step. Hosted by Turner Rey, and Wes Orr.

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Sharing stories of college-aged entrepreneurs and encouraging others to take their first step. Hosted by Turner Rey, and Wes Orr.

Entrepreneurship

Business

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Killing the Resume: How AI is Revolutionizing Hiring with Mahir Laul

The Startup Storybook Podcast

1 hour 13 minutes 30 seconds

2 weeks ago

Killing the Resume: How AI is Revolutionizing Hiring with Mahir Laul

Young entrepreneur Mahir Laul shares how Velric is using AI to replace outdated resumes with dynamic proof-of-work missions, making hiring faster, fairer, and more accurate for recruiters and candidates alike.

Join us on the Startup Storybook podcast for an eye-opening chat with Mahir Laul, founder of Velric, who's on a mission to eliminate resumes forever. As a self-taught entrepreneur who took a leave from college to build his startup, Mahir explains how his frustration with inflated resumes and inefficient hiring sparked the idea for an AI-driven platform that scores candidates based on real-world missions tailored to their skills.

In this episode, Mahir dives into Velric's innovative scoring system, anti-cheat measures, and how it cuts pre-screening time by up to 45%. We explore his journey from high school hustles to pitching investors, the future of education in an AI world, and why locking in with relentless work is key to entrepreneurial success. Tune in for practical advice on validating ideas quickly, embracing AI tools, and turning bold visions into reality.

Chapters00:00 Intro and Welcome02:00 Why Mahir Hates Resumes05:30 How Velric's AI Scoring Works10:15 Preventing Cheating with AI Missions15:00 Candidate Onboarding and Proof of Work20:30 Sourcing Missions from AI25:00 Mahir's Entrepreneurial Journey35:00 Early Hustles and Lessons Learned45:00 Networking and Building Connections55:00 The Future of Education and Upskilling1:00:00 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs1:05:00 Devil's Advocate: Defending the Resume1:10:00 Where to Find Velric

Discover More about Mahir below:

Velric: https://velric.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahir-laul-a77b11224

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