The race for AI talent heats up amid high demand. Businesses integrating AI into their core strategies face a critical challenge: finding the right experts, fast. Today, Index.dev takes a bold step to address this challenge by spinning off MIND as an independent AI talent network.
This strategic spin-off, backed by a Knowledge Transfer Partnership grant from Aston University, shapes two complementary approaches to hiring: Index.dev continues its human-first approach to matching talent for diverse roles, while MIND emerges as an AI-driven network specifically built to help companies connect with AI talent in just 60 seconds.
Think of it as creating a Formula 1 pit crew for AI talent. Businesses can no longer afford slow hiring processes in a world moving at breakneck speed. MIND ensures companies get the right talent in the shortest time possible.
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Why This Matters Now
The timing couldn't be better. The AI industry is at a critical inflection point. With global AI investments projected to surpass $300 billion by 2030 and 41% of executives planning to rebuild their business processes around AI within the next five years, the demand for skilled AI professionals has never been higher. This shift highlights the urgent need for companies to access qualified AI talent quickly. MIND’s instant matching, powered by its world-class AI recommender system, ensures businesses stay ahead by finding the right talent faster than their competitors. The spin-off enables MIND to scale with precision, purpose, and a singular focus on addressing the most urgent AI hiring challenges of our time.
Four Key Drivers Behind the Spin-off
The decision to spin off MIND comes from a strategic need to enable both platforms to thrive independently while maintaining complementary goals. Here are the four key reasons behind this move:
1. Gaining New Investors
The demand for talent in AI, machine learning, large language models (LLMs), generative AI (GenAI), and AI operations (AIOps) is surging as businesses increasingly integrate AI technologies into their core processes. Mind is designed to bridge this critical gap with instant, evidence-based, and ethical AI hiring. As a standalone entity, Mind gains the flexibility to attract investors specializing in the AI sector and sharpen its focus on becoming the go-to platform for AI talent acquisition. Andrei Stan, former VP of Finance and Strategy at Index.dev and now Co-founder at Mind, highlights: “The AI talent gap is real and growing. While digital tools can help bridge this gap, the industry has long lacked an integrated, evidence-based solution that truly understands the needs of companies building AI products. MIND will serve as a powerful AI network, connecting the best AI talent on earth.” He adds, “With MIND, job boards, recruitment agencies, and bidding platforms will become relics of the past. Companies can now find the best AI talent quickly and efficiently.”
2. Focusing on AI Talent and Disruptive Technologies
MIND isn’t just another recruiting platform; it’s an AI-powered network that uses advanced algorithms to match companies with pre-vetted AI talent. Think of it as LinkedIn on steroids, but exclusively for AI professionals. With smart profiles and unbiased matching, MIND is purpose-built to meet the needs of businesses driving innovation in AI technology. Mihai Gheorghe, former AI Consultant at Index.dev and now Co-founder at Mind, explains:
“MIND brings a new era of AI hiring—our smart profiles and network generate instant matches based on job descriptions, with clear explanations of why each candidate is the right fit. It’s all about precision, speed, and scaling innovation.”
3. Operating With More Flexibility
"Spin-offs can be a win-win strategy," says Alexander Minza, Advisor at Index.dev and now Co-founder at Mind. "As a separate entity, MIND gains the ability to move faster and innovate more freely, while Index.dev focuses on its core strength: human-driven tech recruitment. This flexibility is especially critical in the AI sector, where agility often determines success or failure." He adds, "Spin-offs are also highly attractive to investors, thanks to their focused strategies and simplified business models."
4. Meeting the Urgent Demand for AI Talent
As businesses rush to integrate AI, access to skilled AI professionals has become a crucial competitive differentiator. By spinning off, MIND is now uniquely positioned to be the go-to AI talent network, helping companies secure the specialized skills they need without delay. Eugene Garla, former VP of Platform at Index.dev and now Co-founder at MIND, states: “When the world moved to mobile, developers adapted quickly to meet demand. Now, the same is happening with AI. MIND exists to connect companies with the AI talent they need to lead this change.”
The Leadership Behind Mind
MIND is powered by a team of seasoned leaders who bring a wealth of experience:
- Andrei Stan: ex-VP of Finance and Strategy at Index.dev
Key focus: Driving strategic growth and investment. - Eugene Garla: ex-VP of Platform at Index.dev
Key focus: Sharpening focus on AI talent and innovation. - Alexander Minza: Advisor at Index.dev
Key focus: Championing operational flexibility and future-forward strategies. - Mihai Gheorghe: PhD and ex-AI consultant at Index.dev
Key focus: Innovating with disruptive AI technologies.
While operating independently, MIND will maintain strong ties with Index.dev. The founding team will continue as advisors to Index.dev while focusing on MIND's growth and development.
Complementary Focus: Mind and Index.dev
Mind and Index.dev are not competitors but complementary entities that build up on each other’s strengths to deliver better value to the customers and talent worldwide. Index.dev will remain focused on providing high-quality, human-vetted tech talent for a wide range of roles. MIND, meanwhile, will specialize in sourcing AI talent—spanning ML, GenAI, LLMs, AIOps, and more—through its cutting-edge, AI-driven matching system. Eugene Garla, Co-founder at MIND, emphasizes: "Index.dev and MIND are two sides of the same coin—both committed to helping companies build exceptional teams, each with their unique strengths."
Both entities will benefit from shared leadership, seamless collaboration, and a unified vision for shaping the future of work. For existing Index.dev clients, it’s business as usual; you'll continue receiving the same high-quality, human-driven recruitment services you trust. The creation of MIND simply enables us to better meet the specialized needs of companies seeking AI talent, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation.
What Makes Mind Different
MIND uses cutting-edge AI to make hiring fast and simple:
- Match in 60 Seconds: Instantly connecting job descriptions to the right candidates.
- Detailed Explanations for Each Match: See why each candidate is the perfect fit.
- Bias-Free Recommendations: Focusing only on objective skills, qualifications, and experience, not irrelevant factors.
- Pre-Vetted AI Specialists: Access to a curated network of top-tier professionals in AI, ML, GenAI, LLMs, AIOps, and more.
- Soft Skills and Team Compatibility Analysis: Evaluating behavioral data to ensure candidates align with team dynamics and culture.
- Automated Screening at Scale: Handling large candidate volumes seamlessly, prioritizing real-world skills over factors like gender or ethnicity.
- Smart Profiles for Precision Matching: Each candidate profile is enriched with AI insights to simplify decision-making for hiring managers.
- Global AI Talent Access: Access a worldwide network to connect with specialized talent across regions and time zones.
Built on Strong Foundations
MIND is deeply rooted in Index.dev’s DNA, drawing from its proven expertise in tech talent recruitment. The partnership with Aston University through the KTP grant adds a layer of academic rigor and research excellence, ensuring MIND’s AI matching capabilities remain at the cutting edge. Aston’s expert insights also contribute to refining Mind’s algorithms and improving the user experience for both companies and candidates.
With a focus on speed, precision, and explainability, MIND empowers companies to build the specialized AI teams they need to scale and compete at a startup’s pace.
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Looking Ahead
The spin-off of MIND marks a new chapter in our business journey. Now, Index.dev and MIND are more focused, stronger, and ready to better serve our current or future clients and partners.
Although we are separate, we are united in shaping the future of work—where human expertise and artificial intelligence each play to their strengths to serve the evolving needs of the tech hiring sector.
We invite you to embrace this change with us. Have any questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out.
Learn more about MIND and how it can improve your AI hiring process here!
