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Abhinav Agrawal
Board member at Rocket & Hireflow, AI recruiting expert
Abhinav Agrawal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Rocket, an AI-enabled recruiting firm that leverages machine learning to assist companies in finding the right talent. He co-founded Rocket to address inefficiencies in the recruiting process, aiming to enhance the experience for both clients and candidates through data-driven solutions and advanced technology.14
Background and Education
Agrawal holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University, graduating in 2004, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, which he completed in 2010.12 His professional journey includes significant roles at various prominent companies:
- Renzu: Co-founder and CEO of this mobile app intelligence startup, which was acquired by SurveyMonkey in 2015.
- SurveyMonkey: Served as Vice President of SurveyMonkey Intelligence.
- Zynga: Worked in a senior product role.
- Amazon Web Services: Held a position as a product manager.
- McKinsey & Company: Worked as an Engagement Manager.125
Current Role and Contributions
At Rocket, Agrawal leads a team that focuses on modernizing the recruiting landscape by integrating technology with traditional recruitment practices. His approach combines the expertise of experienced recruiters with machine learning to optimize hiring processes. Additionally, he is an advisor and investor in several startups, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation in the tech space.23
Agrawal is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council, reflecting his influence and recognition in the technology and entrepreneurship sectors.25 He resides in San Francisco with his wife, Gowri, and their labradoodle, Tigger.14
