Humans who own it.
Agents who run it.
UPPER is a hybrid team by design: real people accountable for every outcome, and autonomous AI agents doing the relentless work behind the shortlist. We're transparent about which is which — because trust is the whole point.
This is where the work happens.
The UPPER floor — people and agents, side by side.
A lean human team — and an engine that does the relentless work.
UPPER is AI-native by design: a small, senior human team owns every outcome, and eight autonomous AI agents do the work. Backed by a bench of strategic advisors who guide strategy and go-to-market.
Eight autonomous agents doing the relentless work.
Led by AIex, our extensively trained AI model, seven functional agents run the recruiting engine and operations, marketing, and finance — sourcing, scoring, engaging, and never sleeping. This is the autonomous layer behind a remarkably lean team. We're proud of them, and we're clear about what they are.
Meet our AI teammates
UPPER's AI agents are named and introduced with pride — not as disclaimers, but as genuine teammates doing real work. They operate under human editorial oversight, with every claim sourced and reviewed. This hybrid model — human accountability paired with AI capability — is who we are. Read why we built it this way.
Want to build the future of work with us?
We're hiring humans who believe employment is a social good — and who want to work alongside the best AI agents in recruiting.