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We created Brilliant Black Minds in 2020 with a clear purpose: to address the disparities in access to resources, mentorship, and interview preparation that limit career opportunities for Black software engineers. Our Interview Access Gap Report revealed the critical need for dedicated support to help Black engineers strengthen their technical interviewing skills, build confidence, and […]

SEATTLE, WA —  Karat, the definitive partner for measuring and elevating technical talent, today announced the acquisition of Byteboard, a skills-based technical assessment solution. This acquisition is Karat’s third over the last two years and accelerates the company’s efforts to build next-generation solutions for organizations that are prioritizing the quality of every new hire in […]

AvidXchange’s interview process was too long and inconsistent, causing them to lose candidates. Without any standards for interview questions, interviewers asked different questions and the Talent Acquisition team didn’t know what interviewers were asking candidates. Additionally, every interview involved two technical engineers. Since AvidXchange was aiming to hire 80 to 100 engineers a year, interviewing […]

We are proud to present Karat’s inaugural Brilliant Black Minds Annual Community Report! This update is both a reflection of the tremendous progress we’ve made over the past year and a celebration of how our community has come together to break down barriers, foster brilliance, and unlock opportunities. Reflecting back, we have some wonderful success […]

Last week, I had the opportunity to lead a session at Consero’s Talent Acquisition Management Forum in Irving, Texas. It was an engaging discussion with talent acquisition leaders about various trends in the technology industry, including the direct impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) and global hiring strategies are having on today’s talent landscape. Here are a […]

SEATTLE – December 19, 2023 – Karat, the only end-to-end partner for technical hiring, today announced a significant expansion of its Brilliant Black Minds program with the introduction of seven new Partners of Brilliance: DocuSign, Electronic Arts, Intuit, Snap, Uber, Unity, and Zillow. This cohort of new Partners join the program’s inaugural members, Amazon Prime […]

Last week the Karat team had the privilege of meeting with the finalist for the In-House Recruitment’s High-Growth Company Award. We sat down with some of the best leaders in the business and discussed how they’re tackling the opportunities and challenges of hiring in 2023. Hiring collaborative problem solvers One finalist who has seen quite […]

While the tech landscape continues to shift during this time of economic uncertainty, current conditions present a unique opportunity to revamp software engineering hiring strategies. I explored them with an incredible panel of technologists during a LeadDev Deep Dive Webinar about hiring engineers in 2023. The virtual event featured panel moderator Sonal Mehta, Director of […]

Today, I am honored to announce the formation of Karat’s Technical Advisory Board – a group of ten senior leaders who recognize the significance of technical hiring in fueling digital transformation, creating the next big technological breakthrough, and breaking down barriers for underrepresented talent around the world.  With representatives from some of the world’s largest […]