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Pitchfest 2025 — A Showcase of Innovation

Pitchfest

 

At HR Tech 2025, Pitchfest brought together 33 of the the industry’s boldest, early-stage HR tech innovators. On stage, six finalists presented live to a panel of judges and an energized audience, competing for cash prizes and recognition.

In the end, SonicJobs took the $25,000 grand prize, while Spirence earned $5,000 as runner-up — honoring their standout contributions to recruitment and employee wellness.

Below, meet our winners, read the full story from HR Executive, and explore how these emerging solutions are helping to shape the future of work.

 

Pitchfest 2025 Winners

First Place

Hirebrain

Building AI Agents to reinvent recruitment for companies and candidates.

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Second Place

Fairnow

Spirence gives your workforce the tools to stay well, not just get well — empowering individuals, protecting teams, and building organizations that thrive.

 

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 Meet the 2025 Pitchfest Contestants

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