Searchlight
Searchlight, based in San Francisco, CA, offers AI-powered talent evaluation tools designed to enhance recruiting efficiency and quality. Founded by Stanford graduates Anna and Kerry Wang, the company serves clients globally with a focus on bias removal and diversity in hiring.
Company Overview
Searchlight, previously known as AllyIQ, is based in San Francisco, CA, USA. The company operates in the B2B industry, specifically focusing on recruiting and talent acquisition. Founded by twins Anna and Kerry Wang, Searchlight stemmed from their expertise in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. The company's vision is a world where people feel more connected to their work, purpose, and passions. Searchlight is part of the Y Combinator W19 batch and offers solutions across the United States, America/Canada, and remote regions.
Services and Features
Searchlight leverages AI to provide comprehensive talent evaluation solutions. Their services include AI-powered applicant screening, candidate assessments using psychometric tools, automated reference checks, and learning loops to enhance hiring quality. The platform integrates seamlessly with major ATS and HRIS like Greenhouse, Lever, and Workday, and can develop custom integrations as needed. They offer a 30-minute demo to demonstrate their capabilities, promising 4x better predictions of top-performing candidates compared to traditional interviews.
Clientele and Impact
Searchlight's platform is trusted by prominent talent teams at companies including Calendly, GoodRx, Human Interest, Snapdocs, Talkdesk, and Udemy. Users report significant improvements, such as a 40% faster role filling, a 20% reduction in cost per hire, and a 25% reduction in first-year attrition. Searchlight's commitment to ethical AI and unbiased hiring practices has made it a staple in the recruiting sector.
Founders
Twins Anna and Kerry Wang founded Searchlight after graduating from Stanford with degrees in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. Their journey began with Y Combinator, where they were part of the W19 batch. The founding vision focuses on integrating AI to create more equitable hiring processes and fostering an environment where people can thrive professionally and personally.
Core Values
Searchlight's core values, 'Have Heart', 'Own Our Destiny', 'Make it Great', and 'Turn Pennies into Hours', drive their business strategies and practices. These values guide their approach to hiring, onboarding, and employee promotion, emphasizing ethical AI, collaboration, and excellence. Their mission is to support businesses and families by creating upward economic opportunities and fostering connections to work, purpose, and passions.