Recorded LIVE from RecFest 2025: Nashville, TN

I am proud to share the first episode of our RecFest series. And there is no better way than to kick it off than with Juicebox CEO & CO-Founder, David Paffenholz!

Recruiting meets AI — and the vibes are HIGH.
Join host Adam Posner (#thePOZcast) live from RecFest 2025 in Nashville as he sits down with David Paffenholz, Co-Founder & CEO of Juicebox.ai— the platform is changing how recruiters source, engage, and hire.

They dive into the real story behind Juicebox’s rise from a failed recruiting agency to one of the fastest-growing AI tools in HR tech.
You’ll hear honest founder lessons, real recruiter success stories, and an exclusive peek at what’s next for AI-driven recruiting.

If you work in talent acquisition, HR tech, or recruiting, this episode is your playbook for what’s coming next.

What You’ll Learn:
- How AI tools like Juicebox are transforming the recruiter’s workflow
- Why “human + machine” beats automation alone
- How founders turn early failures into billion-dollar pivots
- The mindset needed to grow as a leader and stay curious.
- What’s next for ATS, AI interviews, and recruiting data

Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-paffenholz/

Juicebox helps teams win the talent war—the leading AI recruiting platform that understands who you're looking for. Today, Juicebox powers hiring for 3,000+ customers, including Ramp, Perplexity, and Quora. Level up your team with Search, CRM, and Agents.

→ Try for free today — www.juicebox.ai