How to build an HRTech business that help companies hire faster | Francois de Wet | Wamly

Francois de Wet on the Challenges and Rewards of Founding an HRTech Startup in South Africa
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August 16, 2024

In this episode, we spoke to Francois de Wet from Wamly who shared his experience building an HRTech startup in South Africa that is helping companies hire better candidates faster. Coming from an organisational psychology background,  Francois started building an asynchronous interview platform allowing candidates upload videos to assist with the application process. It is empowering both companies and candidates save time in the hiring process. Listen to how Wamly are doing this while Francois shares some raw insights into becoming a founder in South Africa.

Sponsor: https://cryptocoffee.co.za

00:00 Intro reel

02:50 Wamly elevator pitch

05:09 The psychology of the interview

08:04 What asynchronous interviews bring to recruitment dynamics in SA labour market

14:30 Unpacking pricing

19:20 The future of HR

22:21 Building a community, building a product

27:25 User Interviews..yes or no?

34:41 Journey of a non-technical founder

40:59 The highs and lows of being a founder [Founder Advice]