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FirstWork

FirstWork

Summer 2024

Rippling for seasonal workers

Artificial IntelligenceSaaSHuman ResourcesWorkflow AutomationCompliance

About Company

Firstwork is a next-generation HR platform designed specifically for companies with dynamic workforce needs. Our mission is to streamline and automate key HR processes to help businesses operate more efficiently and effectively. What We Do (for now): (1) Smart Onboarding 📋: Our platform simplifies the onboarding process by automating the collection and verification of credentials, such as right-to-work documents, insurance forms and driver’s licenses. This reduces administrative burden and accelerates the time-to-productivity for new hires. (2) AI-Assisted Activation 🤖: Leveraging AI, we enhance communication and messaging for new hires, ensuring they receive timely and relevant information. This helps in better engagement and faster integration into their roles. (3) Perpetual Compliance ✅: Our system uses AI and OCR technology to continuously monitor and ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements. This includes tracking expirations of critical documents, updating records, and generating compliance reports, thus reducing the risk of penalties and legal issues.

Active Founders

Vardhan Kapoor

Vardhan Kapoor

Founder/CEO

Co-founder and CEO @ Firstwork, Rippling for seasonal workers. Previously: Head of Region, APAC at Remitly (NASDAQ: RELY) where I launched and scaled Remitly’s expansion into the APAC region, building the P&L from ground up to high-eight figures USD ARR across 5+ geographies. Strategy Head at Deliveroo (LSE:ROO) where I led regional growth and strategy.

Shubham Choudhary

Shubham Choudhary

Founder

Co-founder and CTO @Firstwork, Rippling for seasonal workers. Previously: Director of Engineering @Deel, led the development and management of PEO, Immigration/Mobility, Time-Off & Time-Tracking products at Deel. Built out the core infrastructure for the Employer Of Record (EOR) systems at @Rippling, which enabled Rippling’s market entry into end-to-end employee lifecycle in 50+ countries.

Company Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
Team Size9
Founded2024
StatusActive