Tezi

Tezi is an autonomous AI recruiting platform centered around Max, an AI agent trained by top-tier recruiters and hiring managers to manage the end-to-end hiring process. Max functions as a proactive AI teammate that handles candidate sourcing from a 750M+ profile database, screens inbound applications with automated evaluation, manages complex multi-person interview scheduling, and communicates with candidates 24/7 via natural language. The platform emphasizes autonomous operation with minimal human intervention. Max can be calibrated using natural language conversations (including via Slack), allowing hiring managers to define role requirements conversationally rather than through complex boolean searches or form-based filters. Once calibrated, Max independently identifies qualified candidates, sends personalized outreach emails, responds to candidate questions, handles follow-ups and reminders, and coordinates scheduling across multiple interviewers' calendars. For inbound recruiting, Max reviews applications, generates automated scorecards against job requirements, and surfaces the most qualified candidates for human review. The platform includes unlimited AI chat screens that can conduct preliminary qualification conversations with candidates before scheduling interviews. Tezi integrates deeply with modern recruiting workflows through native Slack interface (where Max operates as a conversational teammate), bidirectional ATS sync with Greenhouse, Lever, and Ashby, and calendar integrations with Google Calendar and Outlook for automated scheduling. The platform also connects with video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet) for seamless interview coordination. Security and compliance are enterprise-grade with SOC 2 certification, dedicated security documentation at security.tezi.ai, bias audits for AI decision-making, and compliance with CCPA and NYC regulations. The platform is designed for high-growth tech and finance startups that need to scale hiring quickly without expanding recruiting headcount. Founded in 2024 by Raghavendra Prabhu (RVP, ex-CTO Thumbtack) and Jason James (ex-VP Product Instacart/Thumbtack), Tezi raised $9M in seed funding from 8VC and Audacious Ventures. The founders have collective experience hiring 1,000+ employees across high-growth companies, bringing deep domain expertise to the autonomous recruiting challenge. Pricing is tiered: Tezi Lite starts at $49/month (14-day free trial) supporting up to 2 roles with 250 outreach credits monthly. Tezi Pro offers custom pricing for 3-100+ roles with unlimited features, full ATS bidirectional sync, and dedicated support. The platform launched general availability in March 2025 after incubation at South Park Commons.