Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Rudi Bauer sits down with Joe Atkinson, Co-Founder of PromptMates and Director of AI & Automation at Seed, to explore the burgeoning world of "vibe coding" and the rise of the AI-native recruiter.
They dive deep into why talent acquisition professionals should stop waiting for perfect SaaS solutions and start building their own custom tools. Joe shares his journey from a non-technical founder to an AI innovator, offering a practical roadmap for HR leaders to move from "AI anxiety" to "AI experimentation."
00:20 Intro
03:04 The Journey of Building AI Tools
06:27 Common Pitfalls in AI Implementation
09:25 Identifying Effective Workflows for AI Solutions
12:02 The Rise of No-Code and Low-Code Solutions
15:56 The Importance of Personal Branding in Recruitment
19:11 Tips for HR Leaders to Embrace AI
23:11 The Role of Peer Reflection in AI Outcomes
26:01 Risks of Over-Automation in Recruitment
27:45 Skills for Recruiters in an AI-Driven World
30:10 The Future of Candidate Experience with AI
32:28 Practical Tools for Building AI Solutions
34:04 Fun Round: This or That with Joe Atkinson
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Welcome to WeAreDevelopers, Europe’s leading platform for connecting companies with top tech talent! We understand the challenges HR professionals and recruiters face in bridging the gap with developers—and we’re here to help overcome them.
Stay ahead with Tech Recruiting Insights, our bi-weekly newsletter designed specifically for HR leaders and recruiters. Get the latest trends, tech job market insights, leadership strategies, and employer branding tips. Subscribe now at wearedevelopers.com/business/newsletter.
Looking to hire developers or position your company as an employer of choice? Explore our recruiting platform at wearedevelopers.com/en/business.
Join the HR Leaders Summit, Europe’s premier event for HR and work innovation, embedded within the WeAreDevelopers World Congress. Network with, learn from industry experts, and uncover cutting-edge strategies in employer branding, talent acquisition, and work culture.
In this episode, Rudi Bauer sits down with Joe Atkinson, Co-Founder of PromptMates and Director of AI & Automation at Seed, to explore the burgeoning world of "vibe coding" and the rise of the AI-native recruiter.
They dive deep into why talent acquisition professionals should stop waiting for perfect SaaS solutions and start building their own custom tools. Joe shares his journey from a non-technical founder to an AI innovator, offering a practical roadmap for HR leaders to move from "AI anxiety" to "AI experimentation."
00:20 Intro
03:04 The Journey of Building AI Tools
06:27 Common Pitfalls in AI Implementation
09:25 Identifying Effective Workflows for AI Solutions
12:02 The Rise of No-Code and Low-Code Solutions
15:56 The Importance of Personal Branding in Recruitment
19:11 Tips for HR Leaders to Embrace AI
23:11 The Role of Peer Reflection in AI Outcomes
26:01 Risks of Over-Automation in Recruitment
27:45 Skills for Recruiters in an AI-Driven World
30:10 The Future of Candidate Experience with AI
32:28 Practical Tools for Building AI Solutions
34:04 Fun Round: This or That with Joe Atkinson
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Welcome to WeAreDevelopers, Europe’s leading platform for connecting companies with top tech talent! We understand the challenges HR professionals and recruiters face in bridging the gap with developers—and we’re here to help overcome them.
Stay ahead with Tech Recruiting Insights, our bi-weekly newsletter designed specifically for HR leaders and recruiters. Get the latest trends, tech job market insights, leadership strategies, and employer branding tips. Subscribe now at wearedevelopers.com/business/newsletter.
Looking to hire developers or position your company as an employer of choice? Explore our recruiting platform at wearedevelopers.com/en/business.
Join the HR Leaders Summit, Europe’s premier event for HR and work innovation, embedded within the WeAreDevelopers World Congress. Network with, learn from industry experts, and uncover cutting-edge strategies in employer branding, talent acquisition, and work culture.
