The Human Algorithm: AI's Role in HR & Startup Spotlight Competition
TRENDS, TOOLS & TOMORROW'S WORKFORCE
The HR landscape is undergoing a seismic shift.
AI is no longer a future concept, it’s a present-day force transforming every aspect of how we attract, hire, develop, and retain talent. Companies that embrace AI-powered tools are redefining what it means to build and scale high-performing teams.
This event is your gateway to the next era of HR.
Whether you're leading people strategy or scaling operations, you'll gain firsthand insights into how AI is:
Automating and optimizing talent sourcing
Powering smarter, data-driven hiring decisions
Personalizing employee experiences at scale
Driving inclusion, agility, and retention through intelligent systems
Enabling ethical, transparent, and bias-aware recruitment practices
What’s Happening:
🔹 Expert Panel
Join HR leaders, AI experts, and tech innovators for a high-impact discussion on how AI is reshaping the HR industry. Learn how real companies are using cutting-edge tools to solve today’s biggest talent challenges—and what’s coming next.
🔹 Start-Up Spotlight Pitch Competition
Early-stage tech start-ups are invited to pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts. Gain exposure, investor connections, and a chance to be selected for the exclusive Hero City at Draper University showcase on November 20, 2025.
Pitch Submission Details:
PDF pitch deck (max 10 slides, 1MB)
Must be a legally registered company with a tested MVP
Open to tech verticals (AI, Mobility, Clean Tech, Fintech, BioTech, MedTech, etc.)
Teams of 2+ only
Submit to: info@techlabcenter.com with subject 'Pitch Spotlight, (Company Name)'
Deadline: June 22 (midnight PST)
Top 3 companies will be notified 2 days prior to event. FREE to participate.
Pitch Date: June 26 (in-person or virtual)
Meet the Panelists:
Laura Burgess, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior VP of HR, Avidbank
Jacqueline Breslin, Executive Director, Trinet
Abdullah Hassani, VP Business Development, Smart HR
Kate Carter, Director of Business Development, JeffreyM Consulting
Moderator:
Nicholas Larson, Founder, Silicon Zombies
Hosted by:
AI in HR & Recruiting Group (Sara Rauchwerger, Priyam Jain, Spencer Hamm, Manish Kasliwal)
Trinet • TechLAB Innovation Center • Noteraiser, Inc.
Sponsored by:
Trinet • Silicon Zombies • Hero City at Draper University