Kira Talent

Kira Talent is a Canadian education technology company based in Toronto, founded in 2012 by Emilie Cushman and Konrad Listwan. The company specializes in a cloud-based holistic admissions platform designed for higher education institutions around the globe. Kira Talent offers an online video and assessment platform that provides an alternative to traditional interviews, allowing universities to conduct efficient and standardized evaluations of applicants.

The platform features on-demand video interviews and timed written assessments, enabling institutions to gain a comprehensive view of candidates. Interviewers can create video questions, and candidates respond within a set timeframe. This approach helps streamline the admissions process, reduces bias, and enhances the evaluation of key traits such as leadership and communication skills. Kira Talent collaborates with over 600 programs worldwide and is recognized for its contributions to digital transformation in learner recruitment and success.