
Talents ASCEND is a skills-based hiring platform that connects businesses with qualified, underserved talent including military veterans, military spouses, diversely abled, and justice-impacted individuals. The company uses AI-driven skills translation and matching to help employers hire based on actual capabilities rather than resumes or job titles, reducing hiring mistakes and turnover. Their concierge service streamlines the hiring process by providing pre-vetted candidates, saving time and costs for small businesses. Founded by Navy veteran Robyn Grable, Talents ASCEND aims to replace outdated unemployment systems and create economic success for candidates, employers, and communities through a sustainable, monetizable model.

Talents ASCEND is a skills-based hiring platform that connects businesses with qualified, underserved talent including military veterans, military spouses, diversely abled, and justice-impacted individuals. The company uses AI-driven skills translation and matching to help employers hire based on actual capabilities rather than resumes or job titles, reducing hiring mistakes and turnover. Their concierge service streamlines the hiring process by providing pre-vetted candidates, saving time and costs for small businesses. Founded by Navy veteran Robyn Grable, Talents ASCEND aims to replace outdated unemployment systems and create economic success for candidates, employers, and communities through a sustainable, monetizable model.
What they do: AI-powered, skills-first hiring platform for underserved talent (veterans, military spouses, diversely abled, justice-impacted)
Founder: Robyn J. Grable (U.S. Navy veteran)
Founded / origin: Began as Veterans ASCEND in 2018; platform launch Jan 2, 2019; consolidated as Talents ASCEND in 2022
Team size: 7 employees
Funding (reported): Total funding reported: 250,000 USD (last funding date 2022-03-25)
Hiring bias and inefficient resume-based recruiting that limits opportunities for underserved talent and increases turnover for employers.
2018
HR tech / workforce development
250000.00