Anna Wang & Kerry Wang, Co-founders
Our Story
Twins Anna and Kerry Wang decided to create Searchlight soon after they graduated from Stanford with BS and MS degrees in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. They had accidentally ended up with the same resumes – same schools, same companies. During their own job searches, they saw how organizations struggled to evaluate their unique competencies, working styles, and strengths.
They believed that if they solved this talent data problem, it would not only help candidates feel understood, but it would also be game-changing for companies needing to build diverse, winning teams. They started their journey with Y Combinator and have since been recognized by Forbes 30 under 30.
About Us
We make hiring a win-win for everyone
We strive to instill confidence in making sound talent decisions because that’s what both organizations and candidates deserve.
Our vision is a world where people feel more connected to their work, purpose, and passions. To help companies do this, we build talent software to understand people more holistically with data.
Our Values
Invest in others
We co-create a safe space where we can all collaborate, belong, and thrive.
Seek, give, and apply constructive feedback
We challenge ourselves and each other to be better.
Play bigger
We set ambitious goals; we take risks, move fast, and foster playful creativity to achieve them.
Delight customers
We polish all touchpoints and go the extra mile to help our customers win.
Be an owner
We take 100% ownership of our work and 100% accountability for our actions.
Have passion for
your craft
We love what we do.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging.
At Searchlight, we believe building a diverse team and inclusive culture is what’s vital for candidates and organizations. We’re advocates, allies, and innovators, hard at work creating software that breaks down barriers and helps level the playing field.
Explore our office where we don't just work, we work to build community
Take a virtual tour of Searchlight HQ below
Making a Real-World Impact
We asked Searchlighters: What is it about our mission, “Make hiring a win-win for everyone” that attracted you to Searchlight?”
Read Our Blog
Our blog, Searchlight Signals will show you how a data-driven, predictive approach can accelerate your hiring process without giving up quality.
