Screening Smarter: How Antler Saves Hundreds of Hours with Persona Studios

Antler, a global early-stage VC, is transforming founder scouting with AI. By leveraging Persona Studios’ AI screening assistant, Antler saves time, cuts costs, and maintains its high standards for selecting top founders.

The Challenge: Screening at Scale

Antler’s mission is to back the most driven founders, but identifying them from hundreds of applicants is no small feat. Their traditional first-round interviews were time-intensive and resource-draining. They needed a smarter, faster way to scale their process.

The Solution: AI-Powered Interviews

Enter Persona Studios’ AI screening assistant. Here’s how it works:

• Unlimited Scalability: Candidates apply 24/7 in multiple languages via the web, WhatsApp, and more.
• Guided Interviews: The AI leads applicants through smooth, structured interviews using Persona Studios’ agenda builder.
• Live Engagement: With Persona Hijack, Antler’s team can jump into live chats with applicants as needed.
• Data-Driven Reviews: Antler uses the Persona Studios dashboard to review transcripts, audio responses, and scores based on pre-set criteria.

The Results: 83% Savings & Consistent Quality

Antler’s AI persona has shown amazing results compared to their traditional first-round interviews.

• Quality: Personas’ pass rates match Antler’s traditional interviews, proving its accuracy in identifying strong candidates.
• Savings: First-round interviews now take just 5 minutes to review instead of 30 to conduct—a whopping 83% reduction in time and cost.
• Consistency: The AI ensures a fair and uniform process, freeing the Antler team to focus on scouting the best founders.

What’s Next for Antler

Antler plans to roll out Persona Studios’ screening assistants across their international offices, scaling their founder scouting while maintaining quality. With their AI persona handling first-round interviews, Antler is set to discover the next wave of world-changing startups.

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