Pillar
AI interview intelligence platform that records and analyzes interviews to coach interviewers and improve hiring; acquired by Employ Inc.
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Pillar is an interview intelligence platform that records live interviews and uses AI for faster, more equitable, more effective hiring — in-interview coaching, AI highlight clips, candidate insights, a library of 1,000+ role-specific questions and scheduling automation, integrating with ATS and video platforms. Founded in 2019 in Indianapolis and incubated by High Alpha, it was acquired by Employ Inc. in March 2025.
Leadership
founders · executives- Grace TysonFounder
- Mark SimpsonFounder
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Mar 5, 2025
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What does Pillar do?
AI interview intelligence platform that records and analyzes interviews to coach interviewers and improve hiring; acquired by Employ Inc.
Where is Pillar headquartered?
Pillar is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, United States.
When was Pillar founded?
Pillar was founded in 2019.
Who founded Pillar?
Pillar was founded by Mark Simpson, Grace Tyson.
How much funding has Pillar raised?
Pillar has raised ~$4.4M to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Pillar?
Pillar is categorized under Video Interview, AI Interviewing & Screening on DHRMap.
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