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    The Dornier Brothers Are Demystifying AI in Recruitment by Building Trust Through Transparency

    Paul Dornier and Henry Dornier have a knack for building things that matter. After selling their first startup, Meetingbird, to Front and diving headfirst into integrating their product over a single weekend, the duo knew how to channel relentless drive into tangible results. When they left Front after several productive years, Henry decided to take a break. Indonesia became his escape, offering idyllic beaches and six-hour surf days. But the thrill of catching waves was no match for his yearning to build. Within weeks, the familiar itch to create took hold, and Alpharun was born—a venture he launched alongside his equally restless twin brother.

    What emerged was an AI-powered phone interview platform designed to transform high-volume hiring. Alpharun offers companies the tools to conduct natural, efficient, and highly customizable interviews at scale, simplifying the recruitment process for both candidates and recruiters.

    — Paul Dornier (@PaulDornier_) March 19, 2024

    From Skeuomorphism to a Seamless Experience

    When Alpharun began, the team leaned into skeuomorphism, mimicking traditional interviews with AI-generated voices and scripted dialogues. On paper, the concept was impressive. In practice, it faltered. Nervous candidates, awkward interactions, and unnecessary theatrics exposed cracks in the design. “We had built a skeuomorphic failure,” the founders admitted. “It loosely resembled a traditional customer interview but didn’t actually provide a high-quality experience.”

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    Anshika Mathews

    Anshika is the Global Media Lead for AIM Media House. She holds a keen interest in technology and related policy-making and its impact on society.

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