PopCandi.ai Gives Hiring Managers Clarity
PopCandi.ai gives hiring managers real-time visibility into talent markets, salary data, and role difficulty—turning hiring from guesswork into strategy.
About Us
Blending AI and human insight to reinvent how teams hire
At PopCandi.ai, our mission is to make hiring faster, smarter, and more human. We combine AI-driven insights with real human expertise to help companies build stronger, more connected teams.
Our Story
PopCandi.ai was born out of PopCandi’s vision to modernize recruiting
While PopCandi continues to deliver exceptional executive search services, PopCandi.ai extends that mission through technology.
Our platform blends AI automation with human screening to proactively source, vet, and engage qualified, culturally aligned candidates before roles even open. Companies gain access to a living pipeline of ready-to-hire talent, supported by real-time insights like salary benchmarks and location heat maps.
The Future of Hiring
We don’t believe AI replaces people—it empowers them. PopCandi.ai combines technology and human understanding to create a hiring experience that’s proactive, personal, and built for the way business moves today.
Why It Matters
Traditional recruiting—whether handled in-house, through job boards, or via costly agencies—is outdated. It’s reactive, expensive, and often leaves teams scrambling.
PopCandi.ai changes that by keeping companies ahead of the game with qualified, vetted, and interested talent. With our hybrid model, hiring timelines shrink from months to weeks while maintaining the quality and personal touch PopCandi is known for.
Our Team
Marisa Natale leads PopCandi's executive search division, specializing in attracting top-tier talent for C-Suite and senior leadership roles in consumer and tech sectors. Her expertise in talent acquisition and development drives strategic growth for client organizations.
Patrick Payne is the founder and driving force behind PopCandi, bringing over two decades of experience leading talent acquisition at companies like Amazon, adidas, Vail Resorts, and StockX. Known for building high-performing teams and people-first hiring strategies, Patrick helps organizations attract exceptional talent and create workplaces where people thrive.
Latest Insights
Checkout our latest insights centered on business, Ai and recruiting
Redefining Candidate Experience with PopCandi.ai
In today’s competitive job market, every interaction with a candidate shapes your reputation as an employer. The hiring experience has become as important as the offer itself. Yet too many organizations still rely on outdated systems and inconsistent communication that leave candidates feeling ignored and undervalued.
PopCandi.ai Keeps Your Candidate Pipeline Warm
Don’t start from zero every time you hire. Stay ready with PopCandi.ai.
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