Unstop

An AI-enabled, skill-based hiring platform that connects employers with a talent pool of over 7 million students and early-career professionals. Formerly known as Dare2Compete, the platform allows companies to source and engage potential candidates through a variety of formats, including competitions, hackathons, quizzes, and business simulation games.

For corporate clients, the service functions as a comprehensive recruiting software to build brand awareness and streamline the hiring process. It offers AI-proctored assessment tools to ensure unbiased evaluation of candidates' skills in both technology and management fields. The business model is primarily B2B, providing companies with a suite of tools for talent acquisition and employer branding.

For users, it serves as a centralized hub for discovering and participating in skill-based challenges, accessing mentorship sessions, and finding job and internship opportunities. The platform facilitates skill development through targeted practice modules and assessments, enabling users to showcase their abilities to potential employers.

Keywords: talent acquisition, skill-based hiring, employer branding, student recruitment, hackathons, recruitment platform, candidate assessment, tech hiring, management hiring, early talent