MakiPeople

New York, New York, USA · ≈130 employees · makipeople.com

MakiPeople is a French-founded human resources technology company that specializes in AI-powered pre-employment testing software and a conversational AI platform. Established in 2021 by Maxime Legardez, Paul-Louis Caylar, and Benjamin Chino, the company aims to enhance the hiring process by automating candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and skills assessment. MakiPeople's approach focuses on evaluating candidates based on their demonstrated skills rather than their academic backgrounds or CVs. The company offers a science-backed assessment platform that includes a library of over 120 pre-employment tests, conversational AI agents for candidate interaction, and tools for data analysis to support objective hiring decisions. MakiPeople serves a range of B2B clients, including Fortune 2000 companies like H&M, BNP Paribas, and Deloitte, across various recruitment verticals. With headquarters in Paris and additional offices in New York City and London, MakiPeople operates under a usage-based and subscription SaaS model, striving to empower organizations and candidates alike.