# Ropes (Ropes)

> AI-powered platform for role-specific technical talent evaluation using real-world simulations instead of puzzle-based tests.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.ropes.ai
- **Headquarters:** New York, NY
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2023
- **Founder:** Ken Schumacher
- **Categories:** Skill Assessment, AI Interviewing & Screening

## Overview
Ropes is a New York City-based startup building an AI-driven platform that delivers custom, role-specific skill assessments through real-world simulations tailored to each employer's domain and tech stack, and detects AI-assisted fraud. Founded in 2023 by Ken Schumacher, it raised a $3.1M seed round in 2025 led by GSV Ventures.

## Leadership
- Ken Schumacher — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/ken-schumacher))
- Ken Schumacher — ceo ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/ken-schumacher))

## Sources
- [Ropes — official website](https://www.ropes.ai/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Flogos%2Fropes-black-logo.png&w=128&q=75) — official

## FAQ
**What does Ropes do?**

AI-powered platform for role-specific technical talent evaluation using real-world simulations instead of puzzle-based tests.

**Where is Ropes headquartered?**

Ropes is headquartered in New York, NY, United States.

**When was Ropes founded?**

Ropes was founded in 2023.

**Who founded Ropes?**

Ropes was founded by Ken Schumacher.

**Who is the CEO of Ropes?**

Ken Schumacher leads Ropes as CEO.

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

Ropes is categorized under Skill Assessment, AI Interviewing & Screening on DHRMap.

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