$BRIX Web3 Journey on Believe
The Spaces features Sheridan, the founder of Bricks, discussing his entrepreneurial journey and presenting the opportunities his company offers in the Web 3.0 space. The discussion centers on Sheridan's background, the evolution of his startups, and the advanced capabilities of Bricks as an AI-driven global recruiting agency. Sheridan shares insights into Bricks' comprehensive services and touches upon the potential of AI in transforming recruitment processes. He also speaks about his personal experiences in the industry and emphasizes his commitment to leveraging AI and crypto technologies for global hiring solutions.
Summary of the Twitter Spaces AMA with Sheridan
Introduction
The session featured a conversation with Sheridan, the founder of Bricks, facilitated by the host (referred to here as 'Speaker 1'). Sheridan shared insights into his background, the vision for Bricks, and answered questions from the community.
Sheridan’s Background
Sheridan provided a detailed overview of his career trajectory, starting from his entrepreneurial endeavors at a young age to his current role at Bricks. Key points include:
- Early Life and Education: Sheridan grew up in a low-income family, which motivated him to find ways to support his family. He founded his first company, a sneaker and ticket bot business, at 15. He attended Northwestern University, studying computer science and economics, and later dropped out after securing the Thiel Fellowship.
- Professional Experience: He interned at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, working in quantitative roles and private equity. He later founded Lens Table, focusing on 401(k) benefits, and then joined Bricks as co-founder and co-CEO.
Bricks and Its Vision
Sheridan described Bricks as an AI-native, full-stack global recruiting agency. The main offerings include:
- Recruitment Solutions: Bricks automates the recruitment process from drafting job descriptions to hiring employees globally.
- AI and HR Integration: They use AI to analyze candidates’ public profiles, streamline the hiring process, and offer AI avatars for interviews, enabling 24/7 hiring capabilities.
- Employer Services: Bricks provides employer of record services, handling payroll and compliance globally.
- Performance and Retention Systems: They offer tools to track employee performance, aiding in informed management decisions.
Sheridan highlighted the potential for AI to revolutionize recruitment and mentioned the integration opportunities with crypto for cross-border payments.
Achievements and Market Opportunity
Sheridan shared that Bricks has reached $20 million in annual recurring revenue within a year, working with major clients such as Instacart, Red Bull, and TikTok. He emphasized the substantial market opportunity in replacing traditional recruiting firms with AI-powered solutions and the additional potential in applicant tracking and global payroll sectors.
Community Engagement and Questions
Community members raised several topics:
- Web3 Affiliations: There was interest in linking Bricks with Web3 projects, offering discounts and partnerships for hiring tech talent, and using affiliate programs to foster community engagement.
- Token Usage: Sheridan addressed concerns about the token utility and emphasized his commitment to investing in the token rather than selling, signaling confidence in Bricks' ecosystem.
Technical Difficulties
The session was briefly interrupted due to technical issues with the Twitter Spaces platform, causing Sheridan to disconnect. The disruption led to a decision to restart the session in a new space.
The AMA concluded with the host acknowledging the technical challenges and preparing to continue the discussion in a new session.