
10x Recruiting What will redefine recruiting in 2026
In this episode, Nolan and Siadhal share their boldest predictions for recruiting and AI in 2026.
They debate the trends that might shape the year to come, including:
- AI-powered screening and sourcing going mainstream
- $100M offers for non-technical people
- The rise of the role of the “agent manager”
- Increasing invisibility of the ATS
- Social unrest from tech workers, & more
Tune in, disagree, and drop your own predictions in the comments.
Key topics covered:
[00:00] Intro
[01:10] VC talent partner exodus
[03:56] AI becomes first screen for candidates
[10:34] ATS becomes invisible through AI agents
[12:37] 90 percent of sourcing will be automated
[14:13] Outreach automation disaster incoming
[20:51] Backlash against human data extraction
[23:35] White collar tech worker social unrest
[27:46] Agent managers emerge as new job title
[32:09] Crazy compensation for non technical talent
[38:26] Foundation labs move into applications
[42:28] 2026 Predictions Wrap Up
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