Find AI professionals — and the right person to reach out to
70% of AI roles are filled through networking before they're posted. Find the hiring manager, recruiter, or team member you need to connect with at any company — then reach out with context.
How to use the people finder to get interviews
Find the right person
Search for the hiring manager, recruiter, or team member you need. Filter by company and role to get specific results.
Research before reaching out
Look at their LinkedIn, read their posts, and find one specific thing to reference. Generic messages get ignored. Specific ones get replies.
Send a short, specific message
3-4 sentences max: who you are, why you're interested in their team specifically, and one clear ask — a referral or a 20-minute chat.
AI networking questions
How do I find the right person to contact at an AI company?
For referrals: find someone in the same function you're applying to (e.g., an ML engineer if you're applying for ML roles) at the same level or one above you. For hiring manager outreach: find the team lead or director for the role. For recruiter outreach: find the technical recruiter for the AI or engineering division. Our people finder shows you names, titles, and LinkedIn profiles to make the right connection.
Does networking actually help with getting a job at an AI company?
Significantly. Research shows 70-80% of jobs are filled through networking before or instead of being posted publicly. At AI companies specifically, internal referrals move 3-4x faster through the hiring process. A genuine connection who refers you can be the difference between ATS rejection and a phone screen.
What should I say when reaching out to someone for a referral?
Be specific and brief: (1) one sentence on who you are and your background, (2) one sentence on why you're interested in their company specifically, (3) one specific ask — either a referral for a role you've already identified, or a 20-minute informational chat. Don't ask a stranger for a referral in the first message. Build the relationship first with a genuine question about their work.
Is it appropriate to cold message hiring managers on LinkedIn?
Yes, if done right. Keep it to 3-4 sentences: who you are, why you're interested in their team specifically, and what you're asking for. Reference something specific about their work or the team's projects. Response rates for personalised, specific messages are 3-4x higher than generic 'I'm interested in opportunities' messages.
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