Claudine Adeyemi-Adams is the founder of Earlybird AI — a voice-powered conversational AI assistant to help more people overcome barriers to employment by sharing their challenges and accessing support. It’s also designed for people teams to better engage with candidates applying for jobs at their companies.
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July 29, 2024
How startups can work with government
Claudine Adeyemi-Adams of Earlybird AI shares her top tips for engaging with European governments and public sector offices
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