AI Is Breaking Recruiting: The Resume “Slop” Problem + The New Hiring Playbook

AI is changing recruiting faster than most founders realize — and not always in the way they expect. In this episode of The Venture Capital Podcast , we’re joined by Greg Toroosian, Founder & CEO of Samson Rose and host of Machine Minds , to break down how AI, robotics, and automation are reshaping hiring, why resumes are starting to look the same, and what actually matters when evaluating talent in 2025 and beyond. We unpack: Why AI-generated resumes are flooding hiring pipelines How recruiters are using AI (and where it breaks) Why startups are struggling to compete with Meta, Google, and Big Tech for talent The real reasons great candidates ignore outreach How founders can hire elite engineers without overpaying What’s changing in robotics and AI talent markets Which robotics companies Greg is most excited about right now Whether you’re a founder, investor, recruiter, or engineer, this episode is a no-BS look at what’s actually happening in the talent market — and how to stay ahead as AI rewrites the rules. 🎧 Listen for practical insights on hiring, retaining top talent, and building teams in the age of AI and robotics. Follow the Podcast Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Spotify: Apple: Website: Follow Jon Bradshaw LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: Follow Peter Harris LinkedIn: Twitter: Instagram: Youtube:

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AI Is Breaking Recruiting: The Resume “Slop” Problem + The New Hiring Playbook is an episode from Venture Capital by Jon Bradshaw.

This episode is 48:40 long.

This episode was published on Dec 29, 2025.

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