Ben Keighley — Co-Founder
I’m the Co-Founder of Gaia - an AI talent attraction platform trusted by enterprise employers like AWS, Airbus, Yum! Brands, Sky, Babcock, Nestlé, DPD, Lidl, Sage, Finastra, Hitachi, Chipotle, NHS, Amazon and Governments to solve TA challenges where traditional tools fall short. We sit at the intersection of AI, recruitment marketing, employer branding, and programmatic media, helping enterprises attract talent that fits. We solve TA challenges globally and were recently named one of Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies (FT1000). If you’re a TA leader or enterprise buyer exploring more effective TA strategies, I’d love to connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Technology expert with a strong focus on AI-driven talent acquisition.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Experience: 16 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (ai)
- Global Talent Acquisition
Career Highlights
- Co-Founder of an AI talent attraction platform.
- Named one of Europe's Fastest Growing Companies (FT1000).
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Finalist.
Work Experience
Recruitment Marketing Awards
2025 Judge (3 mos)
2024 Judge (3 mos)
Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community
Scale-Up Entrepreneur 2024 Finalist (5 mos)
Recruitment Marketing Awards
2023 Judge (4 mos)
Renude.co
Investor (3 yrs 9 mos)
Heights
Investor (3 yrs 11 mos)
Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Community
Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist (4 mos)
Great British Entrepreneur Awards Finalist (2 mos)
Funnel Famous
Board Member (1 yr 8 mos)
Routes 4 Media
Advisor to various Startup/Scaleups (4 yrs 1 mo)
Founder & MD (9 yrs 5 mos)
Gaia
Co-Founder & Director (8 yrs 9 mos)
North Devon Hospice
Recruitment Consultant - Contract (2 mos)
Ecommerce Business
Director & Co-Founder (2 yrs)
Creel & Co
HeadHunter - Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Contract (5 mos)
Everest Home Improvements
Franchise Owner (1 yr)
Pressplay LTD
Sales Representative (1 yr 2 mos)
Dad's Pizza Takeaway
Creator of Pizza Boxes (1 yr)
Education
Artificial Intelligence at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
A Levels & Extra Diplomas at Petroc Official
GCSE at South Molton College