Tastewise Raises $71.6M, Hires Gen Z With No Experience for AI Roles
Tastewise, the AI insights platform used by PepsiCo, has raised $71.6 million and partners with over half of Fortune 100 food and beverage firms as it starts hiring Gen Z candidates with no experience or degree. CEO Alon Chen says these recruits bring fresh, unbiased perspectives for emerging AI-driven roles.
1. Entry-Level Hiring Drive
Tastewise has launched a new recruitment initiative to hire Gen Z candidates with no prior experience or degree requirements, aiming to fill roles that leverage the latest AI tools and methodologies.
2. CEO's Rationale for Inexperienced Talent
Founder Alon Chen argues that entry-level candidates bring fresh, unbiased perspectives unbound by traditional process biases, enabling them to adopt novel AI-driven approaches without legacy constraints.
3. Funding Milestones and Client Base
The company has secured $71.6 million in funding and now serves over half of Fortune 100 food and beverage companies, including PepsiCo, Nestlé and Mars, underscoring industry demand for its generative AI insights.