# Paradox (Paradox)

> Paradox makes conversational recruiting AI (assistant 'Olivia') that automates candidate screening, interview scheduling and onboarding.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.paradox.ai
- **Headquarters:** Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2016
- **Founder:** Aaron Matos
- **Employees:** 501-1000
- **Funding stage:** Series C ($200M, December 2021, at ~$1.5B valuation; investors incl. Stripes, Sapphire Ventures, Thoma Bravo)
- **Total funding:** $2.7M
- **Categories:** Conversational AI & HR Agents, Video Interview, Applicant Tracking System

## Overview
Paradox is a recruiting software company whose conversational AI assistant, Olivia, automates early hiring tasks such as candidate screening, interview scheduling, application capture and onboarding via chat and text. It was founded in 2016 by Aaron Matos and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. In December 2021 Paradox raised a $200 million Series C, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation, with investors including Stripes, Sapphire Ventures and Thoma Bravo.

## Products
Paradox Olivia (conversational AI recruiting assistant), Automated Candidate Screening & Scheduling, Conversational ATS, Career Site Chat, Text-Based Recruiting, Interview Scheduling Automation, Virtual Hiring Events, Multi-Language Support (100+ languages), High-Volume Hiring Automation, Conversational Onboarding, CRM & Talent Pool Engagement

## Leadership
- Aaron Matos — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/aaron-matos))

## Sources
- [Paradox about page](https://www.paradox.ai/about) — company
- [Recruiting startup Paradox valued at $1.5B following $200M funding round - SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2021/12/28/recruiting-startup-paradox-valued-1-5b-following-200m-funding-round/) — news
- [Recruiting startup Paradox valued at $1.5B following $200M funding round - SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2021/12/28/recruiting-startup-paradox-valued-1-5b-following-200m-funding-round/) — news
- [Paradox software firm hits unicorn status with new $200M capital raise - Arizona Technology Council](https://www.aztechcouncil.org/paradox-software-firm-hits-unicorn-status-with-new-200m-capital-raise/) — news
- [Paradox software firm hits unicorn status - Arizona Technology Council](https://www.aztechcouncil.org/paradox-software-firm-hits-unicorn-status-with-new-200m-capital-raise/) — news
- [Paradox software firm hits unicorn status - Arizona Technology Council](https://www.aztechcouncil.org/paradox-software-firm-hits-unicorn-status-with-new-200m-capital-raise/) — news
- [Recruiting startup Paradox valued at $1.5B following $200M funding round - SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2021/12/28/recruiting-startup-paradox-valued-1-5b-following-200m-funding-round/) — news
- [Recruiting startup Paradox valued at $1.5B following $200M funding round - SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com/2021/12/28/recruiting-startup-paradox-valued-1-5b-following-200m-funding-round/) — news
- [Paradox products](https://www.paradox.ai/products) — official
- [Paradox security](https://www.paradox.ai/security) — official
- [Paradox case study: McDonald's](https://www.paradox.ai/blog/quicker-than-quick-serve-how-mcdonalds-cut-hourly-time-to-hire-by-60-and-created-an-experience-candidates-love) — official
- [Workday completes Paradox acquisition](https://newsroom.workday.com/2025-10-01-Workday-Completes-Acquisition-of-Paradox) — official
- [Workday to acquire Paradox (scale)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workday-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-paradox-the-ai-company-redefining-the-frontline-candidate-experience-302536210.html) — reporting
- [CB Insights: Paradox Series C](https://www.cbinsights.com/research/paradox-series-c-funding/) — reporting
- [Sapphire Ventures: Paradox / Nestlé](https://sapphireventures.com/blog/why-were-excited-to-partner-with-paradox/) — reporting
- [Paradox reviews and integrations (third-party)](https://hirevire.com/blog/paradox-ai-reviews-pricing-and-alternatives) — reporting
- [G2: Paradox reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/paradox/reviews) — marketplace

## FAQ
**What does Paradox do?**

Paradox is a conversational recruiting platform built around its AI assistant Olivia, automating candidate screening, interview self-scheduling, high-volume and frontline hourly hiring, onboarding, conversational career sites and hiring events. Founded in 2016, it is strongest in high-volume and frontline hiring, and…

**Where is Paradox headquartered?**

Paradox is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, United States.

**When was Paradox founded?**

Paradox was founded in 2016.

**Who founded Paradox?**

Paradox was founded by Aaron Matos.

**How many employees does Paradox have?**

Paradox has 501-1000 employees.

**How much funding has Paradox raised?**

Paradox has raised $2.7M (Series C ($200M, December 2021, at ~$1.5B valuation; investors incl. Stripes, Sapphire Ventures, Thoma Bravo)) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Paradox?**

Paradox is categorized under Conversational AI & HR Agents, Video Interview, Applicant Tracking System on DHRMap.

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