About Us

At Octopyd, we're transforming hiring with an AI-first, end-to-end recruitment platform. Our AI agents run the entire process: Levi sources talent, Nova handles skill-aware outreach, Arvo coordinates interviews, Ivy evaluates and ranks candidates with an explainable, job-specific rubric, and Evie rediscovers past applicants. The result is transparent, data-driven hiring at scale, with optional White Glove service when you want our human Experts fully hands-on.

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The AI-First Advantage
What Sets Us Apart

Explainable & Transparent

A clear rubric, scorecard, and reason behind every score.

Defensible

Every decision and rejection reason logged in an audit trail you can defend.

Fairer screening

The same criteria for everyone, with blind review that supports your DEI goals.

Authenticity Check

A dedicated check that flags exaggerated, embellished, or AI-generated résumés by verifying every claim against real signals.

You decide

Octopyd ranks and recommends. The final call is always yours.

Consistent rankings

Multiple AI models cross-check each other, so scoring stays consistent.

Easy to adopt

Augment your existing ATS, or run Octopyd as your ATS.

Gets smarter with every hire

Octopyd learns from every decision and gets sharper over time.

Behind The Brand

Meet Our Team

We lead with care, our core value, and a shared passion for connecting the world.

Mahshid Fardadi

Mahshid Fardadi

Co-Founder and CEO

Amir Pourmousa

Amir Pourmousa

Co-Founder and CTO

Hanif Mahboobi

Hanif Mahboobi

Head of AI

Mansour Bani

Mansour Bani

Creative Director

Todd Raphael

Todd Raphael

Director of Marketing

Niaz Zia

Niaz Zia

Lead Product Designer

Jason Grooms

Jason Grooms

CRO

Guiding The Work

Advisory Board

Operators and specialists who keep our product, research, and go-to-market honest.

Andres Terech

Andres Terech

Advisor

Raffi Arsalanian, PsyD

Raffi Arsalanian, PsyD

Advisor

Aaron Shaffer

Aaron Shaffer

Advisor

Jouya Jadidian

Jouya Jadidian

Advisor

Ali Esfandiari

Ali Esfandiari

Advisor

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Behind The Brand

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize hiring by combining AI-driven insights and peer-based referrals to create a smarter, faster, and more transparent hiring experience. We aim to provide companies with perfect-fit candidates who meet both technical and cultural expectations, reducing turnover and building stronger teams.

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Our Impact

Octopyd isn’t just a hiring platform, it’s a game changer. By blending AI and expert referrals, we’ve created a system that delivers higher retention rates, faster hiring cycles, and culturally aligned candidates. Our approach empowers companies to build future-ready teams with ease and confidence.

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Our Values

We lead with AI-driven innovation to redefine how hiring works.

Innovation / Create

While AI powers our platform, we never lose sight of the human relationships that make great teams thrive.

Human Connection

Our technology ensures that the hiring process is both fast and accurate.

Efficiency and Precision

From AI insights to SME reviews, we provide complete visibility into every step.

Transparency

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How We Work

We merge human expertise with AI-driven innovation, channeling the brainpower of our network to connect companies with the right talent, and rewarding everyone in the Octopyd network for their efforts.

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Referrals from Experts

Subject matter experts (SMEs) refer candidates they know and trust.

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AI-Driven Screening

Our platform evaluates public data, resumes, and profiles, using AI to identify strengths and potential cultural alignment.

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Multi-Layer AI Evaluation

Each candidate undergoes multiple layers of AI-enhanced vetting, including skill assessments, cultural fit reviews, and background checks.

This approach ensures that companies receive candidates who are not only highly qualified but also aligned with their team’s culture and vision.

Join the hiring revolution.

Octopyd is where AI technology meets human expertise to deliver smarter, faster, and better hiring results. Discover a new way to hire today!