
Cognitive Talent Solutions (CTS) is a leader in AI-powered Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), aiming to create a network-first future of work. They are recognized as a top People Analytics vendor and offer both active and passive ONA capabilities, alongside unique generative AI features with patent-pending AI agents for people analytics. Their flagship product, Cognitive Network Analyzer™, serves Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clients, with notable partnerships including Google and ServiceNow. CTS focuses on driving innovation and efficiency through network-first insights, targeting use cases like onboarding, change management, and leadership development.

Cognitive Talent Solutions (CTS) is a leader in AI-powered Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), aiming to create a network-first future of work. They are recognized as a top People Analytics vendor and offer both active and passive ONA capabilities, alongside unique generative AI features with patent-pending AI agents for people analytics. Their flagship product, Cognitive Network Analyzer™, serves Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clients, with notable partnerships including Google and ServiceNow. CTS focuses on driving innovation and efficiency through network-first insights, targeting use cases like onboarding, change management, and leadership development.
Founded / HQ: 2018, Palo Alto, CA
Core product: Cognitive Network Analyzer™ (Organizational Network Analysis, active + passive)
Tech focus: AI-powered ONA with generative-AI agents (patent-pending Modular AI Agent Framework)
Customers / partners: Fortune 500 & Global 2000 clients; partnerships including Google and ServiceNow
Employees: 38
People analytics / Organizational Network Analysis to optimize talent and organizational workflows.
2018
People analytics / HR tech
Seed round reported Jul 6, 2023
“Backed by institutional investors including Morgan Stanley, Starta Ventures, and Ride Home Fund; additional investors reported (Inclusive Ventures Lab, Starta VC, Fuel) and advisor-investor appointments (e.g., Xuelian Chi).”