About Human Cloud
Human Cloud is the AI-powered marketplace for flexible workforce solutions. We help companies discover, compare, and engage top talent solutions—ranked by verified merit, not marketing spend.
What We Do
Human Cloud connects companies to flexible workforce solutions: specialized talent platforms, direct sourcing solutions, EORs, AORs, and more. Unlike traditional directories, we rank solutions based on verified customer outcomes, not paid placements.
How It Works
Companies average less than a day to deploy the exact right talent solutions into their cloud. From defining requirements in ~1 minute to receiving AI-powered recommendations in ~6 minutes, the process is designed to be fast, compliant, and precise. Read the full process →
Every recommendation is powered by the HC Score—the industry's first merit-based algorithm, trained on 1M+ workforce inputs. It ranks solutions based on verified customer feedback, business outcomes, and first-party data, designed to be transparent, objective, and resistant to manipulation. Learn the methodology →
Our History
Human Cloud was born from over a decade of flexible workforce experience—building platforms, advising enterprises, and working at the forefront of how companies engage talent.
The Beginning
- • Started in the freelance world as independent talent
- • Worked with small and medium-sized companies
First Algorithm & Platform
- • Built first human recommendation algorithm in the finance space
- • Applied what would become HC Score to analysts
- • Launched a freelance platform connecting students to companies
Venture-Backed Talent Platform
- • Early team member at a leading software development talent platform
- • Company raised $22M, backed by a16z and other prominent investors
Enterprise Flexible Talent
- • Led flexible talent programs at Stanley Black & Decker, Microsoft, and Koch Industries
- • Built Microsoft's signature flexible talent product
- • Product used by Novo Nordisk, Samsung, and more to scale freelance programs
The Human Cloud Book & Venture L
- • Published "The Human Cloud" book with HarperCollins
- • Launched Venture L, a freelancer operating system (sold)
- • Powered remote collaboration for thousands of independent freelancers
Manually Scaled The Future Of Flexible Talent
- • Launched Expert Insights with 1,000+ experts in our knowledge base
- • Became the #1 global media channel on the flexible workforce
- • Keynoted 50+ stages worldwide, advised 100+ solutions
Human Cloud Platform Launch
- • Launched the Human Cloud Platform—the marketplace you see today
- • First merit-based marketplace for flexible workforce solutions
Scaling the Platform
- • ~150% average visitor month-over-month growth
- • Global reach: US (65%), Europe (20%), LATAM (10%), Other (5%)
- • 85% of viewers on desktop
Why We're Open-Sourcing Our Insights
We believe transparency builds trust. The workforce industry has been plagued by pay-to-play rankings and opaque vendor selection. We're changing that by:
- Publishing exactly how HC Score is calculated
- Sharing our methodology and data sources
- Documenting what we've learned from 1,000+ workforce leaders
- Making verification processes visible and auditable
What We Believe
Merit over Marketing
The best solutions should rise to the top based on verified customer outcomes, not ad spend or sales tactics.
Transparency Builds Trust
We publish our methodology, scoring algorithms, and verification processes. No black boxes.
Verified over Self-Reported
Customer confirmations carry more weight than vendor claims. Always.
Context is King
The best solution for Microsoft isn't the best for a 50-person agency. We help you find the right fit for your context.
By the Numbers
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