ZenX and hootfolio Partner to Support Talent Acquisition for Causal AI Expansion

ZenX and hootfolio Join Forces for Causal AI Growth

ZenX, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, is poised to support hootfolio, a company that will spin out of NEC by 2025, with its talent acquisition efforts. The partnership is focused on enhancing recruitment to fuel hootfolio's expansion of its causal AI technology, known as causal analysis®️.

Background of hootfolio

Created as a spin-off from NEC, hootfolio has been researching causal AI for over a decade, aiming to implement this innovative technology into society. Their flagship product, the causal analysis®️ B2B SaaS, aids large enterprises in decision-making processes. Since its inception, hootfolio has rapidly expanded, emphasizing the immediate need to strengthen its HR infrastructure and recruitment capabilities to sustain growth.

To address these needs, the leadership at hootfolio turned to ZenX, recognizing their expertise in fostering HR solutions specifically tailored for startups amidst competitive recruitment landscapes.

ZenX's Role in the Partnership

Utilizing its HR BPaaS and recruitment support service, ZenStrategy, ZenX will facilitate comprehensive hiring operations for hootfolio. The introduction of digital transformation through cloud solutions is set to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the hiring process while allowing for knowledge accumulation.

Currently, hootfolio is strengthening recruitment for several key positions, leveraging ZenX's extensive network to continue its trajectory of growth.

Key Positions at hootfolio

1. Engineer (Tech Lead) - This role focuses on productizing NEC’s causal inference technology, guiding the development process through both frontend and backend, as well as AI infrastructure. The Tech Lead is expected to oversee critical technology implementations and may evolve into a Vice President of Engineering (VPoE) role.

2. Field Sales (Corporate Sales) - The candidate will work closely with executive-level clients to address business challenges using the causal analysis®️ product. Candidates should possess experience in data analysis and IT solutions sales, with strong problem-solving abilities.

3. Customer Success - This position involves collaborating with clients who have adopted causal analysis®️, assisting from onboarding to ensuring they utilize the product effectively, thus driving behavioral change and improving decision-making quality. Experience in data analysis, customer success, and project management is essential for this role.

Other open positions at hootfolio can be reviewed on their careers page: hootfolio Careers

Comments from Leadership

Kenta Kasahara, CEO of hootfolio, remarked, “The early-stage startup hiring landscape is highly competitive. With ZenX's vast knowledge, network, and agility, we are attracting outstanding candidates. Our mission is to create a world where scientific decision-making is accessible to everyone.”

Masahiro Goto, CEO of ZenX, added, “For a startup, recruitment is the foundation that supports business growth. By harnessing AI, we support companies like hootfolio in nurturing talent and building effective organizations to create new value for society.”

Through this partnership, ZenX aims to further accelerate hootfolio's rapid growth and promote the societal implementation of causal AI technology. Additionally, they aspire to refine their HR support model for startups, ultimately establishing a new standard within the industry.

Note: Causal analysis®️ is a registered trademark of hootfolio Co., Ltd.

About hootfolio

Hootfolio, established in August 2024 in Minato, Tokyo, is a startup emerging from NEC, focused on delivering the SaaS-based causal analysis service with a mission to make scientific decision-making accessible to everyone.

Company Details

- Company Name: hootfolio Co., Ltd.
- Location: 5-32-12 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo
- Established: August 2024
- CEO: Kenta Kasahara
- Website: hootfolio.com

About ZenX

ZenX is a company that integrates AI with human capabilities, offering Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) solutions. They assist startups, growing companies, and large enterprises comprehensively across HR, Finance, and Global business domains.