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AI-Powered Recruitment Platform Pin Launches Out of Stealth With $3 Million to Cut Hiring Time by 70%

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The round led by Expa Ventures will advance product development and marketing efforts to help more companies hire 10 times faster by automating the most tedious hiring tasks

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pin, the AI-powered recruitment tool that automates tedious hiring tasks and reduces time-to-hire by nearly 70 percent, today announced a $3 million seed round led by Expa Ventures, a leading early-stage venture firm and incubator. Pin serves over 600 customers. The funding will support Pin’s expansion, allowing the company to accelerate product development, scale marketing efforts, and meet rising demand driven by early customer success while growing its team.

In the $500 billion recruitment market, lengthy hiring processes are hindering growth for companies. With 47 percent of companies unhappy with how long it takes to fill roles and only 56 percent finding their recruiting effective, the pressure to find top talent is increasing. Most AI tools for recruiting are falling short, and traditional platforms can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, leading to missed opportunities. Pin solves these problems by automating tedious and time-consuming steps like sourcing, outreach, and scheduling, acting as a Google-like search engine for recruitment efforts. With precise candidate matches, recruiters can focus on what matters most: building meaningful relationships with candidates and securing top hires.

“The hiring process is one of the most important, but frustrating responsibilities for companies because they are bogged down by inefficiencies and tedious tasks,” said Steven Lu, CEO and co-founder at Pin. “Pin tackles this problem head-on, freeing recruiters from time consuming tasks to focus on building relationships and hiring the best candidates ten times faster than traditional methods. We’re dedicated to making hiring not just faster but more human.”

Approximately 70 percent of candidates Pin recommends for their customers are accepted into the hiring pipeline, which shatters industry averages. With Pin, recruiters fill positions in just two weeks—compared to the 44-day industry average—while saving over two hours daily to focus on their business and securing top talent. 

The platform leverages advanced automation and data-driven insights to help organizations source, engage, nurture, and schedule candidates with speed and efficiency:

Source: Pin instantly identifies ideal candidates based on a deep understanding of a company’s needs, cutting sourcing time from 4-10 days to immediate results.Engage: Saves time with pre-written, highly personalized emails that achieve exceptional open rates, reducing the typical 1-3 day process to instant.Nurture: Ensures no candidate conversation falls through the cracks with tailored follow-ups, shrinking response time from 4-10 hours to instant.Schedule: Hassle-free scheduling eliminates back-and-forth, streamlining the process from 1-2 hours to instant.

“Pin has redefined our hiring process, delivering precisely what we needed,” said Fahad Hassan, CEO and co-founder of Range. “Within just two weeks of using the technology, we were able to hire both a software engineer and a financial planner—roles that are critical to our growth. The platform’s speed and accuracy of candidate matching are truly unmatched.”

Pin serves over 600 customers nationwide—including signing over 300 new customers in the past 40 days. Pin has also increased revenue by four-timers in just over the past 30 days. Its flexible pricing model, combining per-user licensing with usage-based add-ons, ensures accessibility for diverse organizations. With advanced analytics and an intuitive design, Pin provides real-time insights into recruitment funnels, helping teams measure hire quality, track diversity metrics, and simplify the hiring process.

“As organizations strive to streamline their hiring processes, maintaining high-quality candidate interactions has never been more crucial,” said Milun Tesovic, partner at Expa Ventures. “Pin stands out as a leader in this space, automating fundamental hiring tasks to address critical pain points faced by recruiters today. We are excited to support their vision to transform the recruitment landscape and look forward to collaborating with their talented team to drive meaningful change across the industry.”

Pin’s latest update delivers new features for smarter recruiting. Enhanced search filters refine candidate targeting by location, experience, and demographics, while LinkedIn InMail integration streamlines outreach directly from the platform. A revamped dashboard improves tracking of candidate activity, and new features like phone number lookups, email signatures, and unsubscribe automation boost efficiency. Pin also achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, a certification that validates its robust data security measures and commitment to safeguarding customer information.

The platform is built on nearly a decade of recruiting expertise from its founder, Steven Lu, and a core team composed mainly of the professionals behind the successful development and sale of Interseller to Greenhouse.

The new funding will be used for research and development, enhancing Pin’s platform with new features, and expanding the team to meet increasing customer demand. To learn more, please visit: https://www.pin.com/.

About Pin
Pin is an all-in-one AI-powered recruiting agent designed to streamline the hiring process and connect organizations with top talent faster. Its innovative technology, developed by a team with nearly a decade of recruiting expertise, offers a smarter, more efficient solution for modern workforce needs. With flexible pricing models and scalable options, Pin is trusted by businesses of all sizes to optimize their recruiting efforts. To schedule a demo or learn more, visit https://www.pin.com/.

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Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: 

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

SN

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

FG

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

S&P Dow Jones Indices
index_services@spglobal.com

Media Inquiries
spdji.comms@spglobal.com

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