The story behind DivERS
DivERS journey
We started our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive recruitment experience inspired from real-life challenges.
The seed
DivERS initial idea started taking shape together with Innovation Fund Denmark
The idea behind DivERS was born in the academic world, by noticing the unbalanced ratio of male/female hiring for technical positions at Universities while the gender balance for university graduates is much more balanced.
The team
DivERS is founded in Lyngby, Denmark
After having won several prestigious prizes and grants based on their trials and tests, Assistant prof. Sara Shafiee (Phd), and Head of AI and Analytics, Alireza Taghizadeh (Phd), decided to combine their learnings and methodology into an easy to use and integrate recruitment platform, that is fair, fast and targeted towards the future workforce. This is also the time, that Sara and Alireza invited, Frederick on board, as Co-Founder.
Platform goes live
DivERS unbiased and automated AI-platform is released
After having conducted numerous tests, the DivERS platform is released to the public in May 2024.
Our passionate team
The DivERS team consists of several highly expert and passionate individuals with deep sector expertise that covers all aspects for creating an easy-to-use intelligent recruitment solution.
Sara Shafiee, PhD
Associate Professor at DTU
DivERS CEO | Business Development
Sara, Ph.D., and Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark in Mechanical Engineering, brings over a decade of expertise in research and industry consulting. A recipient of prestigious awards including the Alexander Foss MADE Award and the Innovation Fund Denmark’s Industrial Researcher Prize, she has secured notable academic fundings such as DFF. Sara has been an Innovation Fund Denmark Ambassador since 2018 and was honored as the Diversity Leader of the Year in 2022 by Nordic Women in Tech.
Alireza Taghizadeh, PhD
Head of AI and Analytics at BK Vibro
DivERS CTO | Product Development
Alireza, Ph.D., the head of AI and Analytics at Brüel & Kjær Vibro, has 15 years of experience in multiple engineering companies and universities around the globe. He has two bachelor degrees in physics and electronics, as well as a Ph.D. in photonics engineering, with more than 40 articles in science and technology, including multiple nature publications. During the early stages of his career, he played a crucial role in developing numerous open-source software tools aimed at designing innovative materials. In recent years, he has taken the lead in implementing the potential of AI, particularly deep learning, in the healthcare and energy sectors across multiple companies. His passion for diversity and equality has motivated him to establish DivERS.
Frederick-Sebastian Krause, No PhD
Transformative Leader & Innovator in AI and Blockchain
DivERS CCO | Commercialization
With over 16 years in marketing and branding, Frederick excels in transforming abstract concepts into tangible success, achieving up to 350% YoY growth in innovative tech ventures. Frederick’s expertise lies in entrepreneurship and GTM, where he has led multiple companies from ideation to market-entry, raising 2.5 million DKK in investment capital. Renowned for connecting with diverse audiences and mentoring high-performing teams, Frederick brings a unique blend of visionary entrepreneurship and steadfast dedication to every challenge.
Ali Alizadeh
Fullstack Developer
Product Development
Meet Ali, a proficient full-stack developer with a solid two-year track record. Specializing in freelancing, he's adept at delivering bespoke solutions to clients' unique needs. Ali's portfolio showcases his expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and innovation. With a passion for staying updated on the latest trends, Ali ensures that he remains at the forefront of the ever-evolving software development landscape. Trusted by clients for his reliability and proficiency, Ali is not just a developer; he's a visionary problem-solver dedicated to turning ideas into reality.
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