Modern CTO How to Complete an AI Transformation in 18 Months with Rebecca Carr, CEO at SmartRecruiters
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Nov 20, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, shares her experience leading an AI transformation in just 18 months. She reveals how AI agents now complete 58% of job applications and discusses the necessity of a fast, AI-enabled hiring process. Rebecca reflects on the need to redesign organizational structure for agility and performance and boldly mentions the end of traditional jobs in five years. She also emphasizes the importance of transparency and communication during this shift, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of recruitment.
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Hiring Is A Pain Point Worth Solving
- SmartRecruiters positions itself as the intermediary that makes hiring easy for candidates and hiring managers.
- Rebecca Carr says hiring workflows are tedious and the ATS should facilitate efficient, insightful hiring.
AI Agents Dominate Applicant Flow
- Rebecca reports 58% of job applications are completed or augmented by AI agents.
- She observed agents submitting mass applications and even avatar interviews, reshaping candidate reach and pre-screening.
Time To Hire Is A Business Constraint
- Slow hiring delays product delivery and opportunity; time-to-hire is a direct drag on business momentum.
- Rebecca links faster hiring to competitiveness and faster innovation for CTOs and engineering leaders.