Kshitij Jain, Founder & CEO
Professional Overview
Kshitij Jain is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the global recruitment and HR technology sectors. As the Founder and CEO of Joveo, he has spearheaded the development of innovative AI-powered recruitment solutions that are transforming the way companies attract and hire top talent. Additionally, Kshitij serves as a General Partner at Neon, a venture capital firm, and is an active investor and board member of Footprints Childcare Private Limited.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Founder & CEO, Joveo (2017 - Present)
- Conceptualized and launched Joveo, a leading programmatic job advertising and recruitment marketing platform
- Oversees the overall strategic direction, product development, and execution of Joveo's vision to revolutionize the recruitment industry
- Has grown Joveo to become a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and leading global enterprises
General Partner, Neon (2022 - Present)
- Leverages extensive industry knowledge and network to identify and invest in promising HR technology startups
- Provides strategic guidance and mentorship to portfolio companies, accelerating their growth and innovation
Investor & Board Member, Footprints Childcare Private Limited (2016 - Present)
- Serves on the board of Footprints Childcare, a leading provider of high-quality childcare services in India
- Provides strategic oversight and advisory support to the company's management team
Career Progression
Prior to founding Joveo, Kshitij held various leadership roles at prominent HR technology companies, including:
- Managing Director, MoBolt Products at Indeed.com (2014 - 2015)
- Founder & CEO, MoBolt, Inc. (2012 - 2014)
- International Business Advisor and Lead - Europe & Latin America at Monster (2012)
- International Lead - Developing Economies at Monster (2006 - 2011)
- Global Sales Manager - India, Singapore & Hong Kong at Monster (2005)
- Director, Product Development - AsiaPac at Monster (2004 - 2005)
- Manager - Key Accounts at Monster (2001 - 2003)
Throughout his career, Kshitij has demonstrated a proven track record of driving business growth, developing innovative products, and building high-performing teams.
Academic Background
Kshitij holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Pune, India.
Areas of Expertise
- Recruitment technology and HR software
- Programmatic job advertising and marketing
- Talent acquisition strategy and optimization
- Venture capital and startup investing
- International business expansion and operations
Professional Impact
- Transformed Joveo into a leading provider of AI-powered recruitment solutions, serving global companies and driving industry-wide innovation
- Leveraged his extensive industry knowledge and network to identify and invest in promising HR tech startups through his role at Neon
- Contributed to the growth and strategic direction of Footprints Childcare, a prominent childcare services provider in India
Conclusion
With his deep expertise in the recruitment and HR technology sectors, Kshitij Jain continues to drive innovation and support the growth of companies at the forefront of the industry. As the Founder and CEO of Joveo, a General Partner at Neon, and an active investor in Footprints Childcare, Kshitij is well-positioned to shape the future of talent acquisition and the broader HR ecosystem.