Behind the curtain: How AI companies build AI-first recruiting teams
Hear from TA leaders in a candid conversation about the tools, workflows, and team structures that separate theory from practice. Jan 28, 2026 | San Francisco Ferry Building
Hear from leaders from some of the best
Glean, Luma AI, ClickUp
What to expect
This fireside chat brings together TA leaders inside AI-native organizations to share the real, unpolished strategies behind building and leading AI-first recruiting teams. Expect a candid conversation about how AI is being operationalized on the ground: the tools that are actually moving the needle, the roles and workflows being reimagined, and the new competencies recruiters need to thrive. Together, we’ll explore what it really means to build an AI-first recruiting function—and how today’s choices will define tomorrow’s competitive advantage.
Meet the speakers
Meet the TA leaders from AI-first organizations who are operationalizing AI recruiting every day. They'll share what's working, what's not, and what they're learning as they go.
Alla Mezhvinksy
VP, People at GLean
Richard Cho
Head of People at Luma AI
Jason Scoville
Global Talent Acquisition at ClickUp
Naren Raghavan
VP of Product at Gem
Agenda
JAN 28 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM PT
Registration, networking, and happy hour
Kick things off with drinks and casual conversation. Connect with fellow TA leaders before we dive in.
JAN 28 6:15 PM - 6:30 PM PT
State of AI recruiting from Gem’s VP of Product, Naren Reghavan
Naren sets the stage with where AI recruiting stands today—what's hype, what's real, and what's coming next.
JAN 28 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT
How AI-first companies build AI-first recruiting teams panel discussion
Hear how TA leaders from AI-native companies share what's actually working, what they're still figuring out, and how recruiting is changing from the inside.
JAN 28 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM PT
Networking and refreshments
Keep the conversation going. More time to connect, compare notes, and swap strategies with other recruiting leaders.
Location
This event will take place on the top floor of San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building (1 Ferry Building Suite 201). When you arrive at the Shack15 lobby, Gem staff will be there to greet you and escort you to our reserved space. Our venue space will be indoors and we will provide light bites and refreshments overlooking panoramic views of the bay.
Gem will provide guests with a Uber voucher to help get you to or from this event a bit easier. Passes will be provided to registrants within one week from the date of the event.
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