AI Agents, CRMs & the Future of Recruitment with Matt Comber of SourceFlow
In this bold and boundary-pushing episode of RecTalk, host Nitin Sharma sits down with Matt Comber, MD of SourceFlow, to unpack the real future of recruitment tech—beyond the buzzwords. From the misuse of AI in CRMs to the rise of agentic AI models and the concept of AI as a co-worker (or even an employee!), this episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about staying relevant in the recruitment world. Matt and Nitin go deep on: * What "agentic AI" actually means and why it matters for recruiters * The slow death of the traditional CRM and the rise of AI interfaces * Token-based pricing models vs. seat-based pricing (and how they’ll disrupt the industry) * The potential of the MCP (Model Context Protocol) to unify fragmented recruitment data * Why some AI tech works in high-volume markets but struggles in white-collar sectors * What SourceFlow is building next, including their game-changing AI job search powered by Gemini 2.0 * Ethical dilemmas in AI recruiting, candidate bias, and recruiter responsibility in prompting better outcomes 🔥 Plus: A raw, unfiltered conversation on sales vs. service in recruitment, how “shit-at-wall” hiring has flooded the market, and why the best recruiters will survive the AI takeover. Who this episode is for: * Recruitment agency founders and decision-makers exploring AI tools * Tech vendors in the HR/recruitment space * Product and innovation leads in talent tech * Anyone curious about how AI is shaping the future of work * People tired of AI fluff and hungry for real, practical insight This episode is proudly sponsored by RecCircle – the smart job board designed specifically for recruiters. Fully anonymous candidate profiles, a messaging-first approach, and a completely fresh way to think about job boards. Register now and see what the future looks like: https://www.reccircle.co.uk/ 🔗 Connect with Matt Comber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcomber/ SourceFlow: https://www.sourceflow.co.uk/ 🔗 Connect with Nitin Sharma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/ Rectools.io: https://www.rectools.io/
