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In this episode, Nolan and Siadhal share their boldest predictions for recruiting and AI in 2026.

They debate the trends that might shape the year to come, including:

AI-powered screening and sourcing going mainstream
$100M offers for non-technical people
The rise of the role of the “agent manager”
Increasing invisibility of the ATS
Social unrest from tech workers, & more

Tune in, disagree, and drop your own predictions in the comments.

Key topics covered:

[00:00] Intro

[01:10] VC talent partner exodus

[03:56] AI becomes first screen for candidates

[10:34] ATS becomes invisible through AI agents

[12:37] 90 percent of sourcing will be automated

[14:13] Outreach automation disaster incoming

[20:51] Backlash against human data extraction

[23:35] White collar tech worker social unrest

[27:46] Agent managers emerge as new job title

[32:09] Crazy compensation for non technical talent

[38:26] Foundation labs move into applications

[42:28] 2026 Predictions Wrap Up

To learn more about Metaview, the AI platform for 10x recruiting teams, head to www.metaview.ai/10x