Contrario

Contrario: AI Talent Sourcing and Recruiting Marketplace

Contrario is an AI-driven recruiting platform that connects startups and tech companies with highly qualified, startup-ready engineers and go-to-market talent. By combining specialized human recruiters with AI-powered candidate matching, Contrario streamlines the hiring process, surfaces top-fit candidates quickly, and eliminates the need for traditional sourcing, outreach, and job boards.

Key Features

• Specialized Recruiters:
  Assigns recruiters with deep experience in your target roles, ensuring relevant, high-quality candidate sourcing.

• AI-Powered Matchmaking:
  Uses AI to filter and surface candidates based on skills, intent, experience, and culture fit-not just keywords or resumes.

• Built-In ATS and Integrations:
  Track candidates in Contrario’s native ATS or integrate seamlessly with tools like Ashby, Lever, Calendly, and Slack.

• Curated Talent Network:
  Access a vetted pool of early-career engineers and new grads from top US colleges, plus experienced GTM professionals.

• Fast Candidate Delivery:
  Receive intro-ready, qualified candidates within days, so you can start interviewing sooner and reduce time-to-hire.

• Skill-First Hiring:
  Prioritizes candidates’ capabilities and context over prestige or keyword-matching.

• Live AI-Powered Technical Interviews:
  Candidates can showcase their skills in ten-minute, live technical interviews across roles like AI/ML, Full-Stack, and DevOps.

• No Job Boards or Cold Outreach:
  Contrario handles sourcing and vetting, so you only meet interested, qualified candidates aligned with your needs.

• Hiring Insights:
  Get analytics and insights into talent pipelines and recruiting performance across your open roles.

Use Cases

• Hiring founding engineers or niche technical talent for startups

• Scaling engineering, product, or GTM teams quickly

• Reducing reliance on inbound applications and job boards

• Fast-tracking interviews and offers for high-priority roles

• Building a high-quality candidate pipeline for early-stage and growth companies

Model Selection

• Specialized Recruiter Assignment:
  Roles are matched with recruiters who have filled similar positions before.

• AI-Driven Filtering:
  Candidates are surfaced based on multi-factor fit, not just resume keywords.

Getting Started

• Website: contrario.ai

• Product Overview: Explore the homepage for detailed features, client stories, and FAQs.

• Book a Demo: Schedule a personalized walkthrough or consultation directly from the website.

• Contact & Support: Use the contact form for questions, onboarding, or technical support.

• Talent Network: Engineers and candidates can join the network for exclusive job access and fast-track interviews.

Contrario enables companies to hire smarter and faster, leveraging AI and expert recruiters to fill even the hardest-to-source roles with top startup-ready talent.