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Troy welcomes Adam Jackson, Co-founder of Braintrust, the first user-controlled talent network built on Web3 principles. Adam shares his unconventional path from Vanderbilt to Silicon Valley, building multiple startups including Doctor on Demand (with Dr. Phil!) and his latest venture, Braintrust.

Our interview this real deal entrepreneur covered:

• Adam’s early experiences in building two way marketplaces
• The explosive growth of Braintrust and its AI hiring product, Braintrust AIR
• How AI can enhance—not replace—HR professionals
• Practical advice for job seekers, recruiters, and businesses embracing new hiring technologies

Whether you're an HRIS analyst eyeing your next role, a recruiter swamped with resumes, or a founder looking to streamline talent acquisition, Adam's insights will give you plenty to think about!

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Resources Mentioned

• UseBrainTrust.com https://app.usebraintrust.com/r/troy10/
• Adam Jackson LinkedIn
• Doctor on Demand
• HRISCareers Jobboard

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 - Welcome to HRIS Careers & Intro to Adam Jackson

01:00 - Adam’s path to Vanderbilt and early tech interest

03:00 - Launching early marketplaces and selling to Intuit

04:30 - Founding DriverSide and selling to Advance Auto

05:15 - Co-founding Doctor on Demand with Dr. Phil

06:30 - The start of Braintrust and its AI hiring tools

07:45 - How Braintrust Air works (AI recruiter walkthrough)

09:15 - Custom screening & real-time video interviews

11:00 - Use cases for HRIS professionals and job seekers

13:00 - Tips for job seekers in the age of AI

15:00 - The Braintrust Professional Network & side hustle tips

17:00 - Solving challenges with ATSs like Workday & Taleo

20:00 - AI-driven outreach & handling spam risks

23:00 - From remote hiring to AI pivot at Braintrust

26:00 - Addressing bias in AI recruitment (audit results)

28:00 - Lightning Round: College bars, vineyards & tech obsessions

33:00 - Adam’s favorite AI productivity tool

35:00 - Final thoughts on the future of HR and AI

37:00 - Braintrust is hiring! Sales

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