Startups shake up placements at IITs with high-skill AI roles

lower compensation levels than the Al startup cohort.

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Startups usually hire in smaller numbers. ISTOCKPHOTO

However, according to Kamal Karanth, co-founder of Xpheno, a recruitment firm specializing in tech and startup staffing, startups usually hire in smaller numbers—one or two students for niche roles—while traditional firms recruit at scale.Startups, however, value fresh talent because they bring afresh pair ofeyes, especially in implementing Al-led solutions,” Karanth said. “While there isn’t a large pool ofready-made Al talent, young recruits tend tolearn faster than experienced professionals.”