Phenom
by Phenom People, Inc.
Phenom provides an AI-enabled talent experience platform for recruiting, talent management, career sites, candidate engagement, employee development, and workforce intelligence used by enterprise employers.
Why Abandoned
Phenom’s official website currently presents its enterprise talent platform and active product offerings; recent company announcements and funding coverage also indicate continuing operations.
💵 Pricing & access
- Pricing model
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- Official site
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🩺 Health Signals
- HTTP Status
- 200
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- Confidence
- 97%
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📅 Timeline
Company founded
Series B funding announced
Series C funding announced
Series D raises $100 million
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phenom used for?
Phenom is used by employers to support recruiting and talent management, including career sites, candidate engagement, recruiter workflows, employee development, internal mobility, and workforce intelligence.
Does Phenom use artificial intelligence for recruiting?
Yes. Phenom applies AI across functions such as talent matching, personalization, conversational assistance, recommendations, and workflow automation. Employers should independently assess model behavior, data governance, and employment-law compliance.
Is Phenom an applicant tracking system?
Phenom offers recruiting and talent-acquisition capabilities and integrations, but buyers should verify whether its current ATS functionality meets their system-of-record requirements or is intended to complement an existing HR or applicant-tracking stack.
Who founded Phenom?
Phenom was founded by Mahe Bayireddi, who serves as chief executive officer. Public profiles commonly date the company’s founding to 2010.
Is Phenom still active?
Yes. Its website lists current products, resources, events, and company information, and the company continues to publish announcements. This record classifies Phenom as active with high confidence.