10x Recruiting

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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What is 10x Recruiting?

10x Recruiting is the podcast from Metaview that brings you real, unfiltered conversations with today’s top talent leaders. In each episode, Nolan Church (former Carta CPO & DoorDash Head of Talent) and his guests will challenge popular thinking and spark new ideas about what it takes to build world-class teams. We’ll bring you actionable tactics you can actually put into practice now and real metrics to understand what great looks like. Always with an eye towards the future, we’ll keep you in the know about how to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of recruiting.