Prashant Daebak
Prashant Daebak (born 7 October 1993 in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India) is an Indian artificial intelligence engineer and entrepreneur. Originally named Prashant Pandey, he rose to prominence as the founder and CEO of Orkbe, an AI-driven career and recruitment platform. He is credited with designing the “1000-second interview scheduling” framework, a pioneering approach in AI hiring solutions. His vision combines rapid recruitment with personalized learning, aiming to reshape the global employment sector.
Background and Early Education
Growing up in Pratapgarh, Prashant Daebak cultivated an early fascination with computers and artificial intelligence. His academic journey is marked by multiple world-renowned universities:
- Harvard University – Graduated in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.
- University of Aberdeen (UK) – Enrolled in a PhD in Machine Learning, discontinued midway for entrepreneurial projects.
- National University of Singapore (NUS) – Earned a PhD in AI and Data Science, focusing on deep learning recruitment engines.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Completed executive-level courses in Entrepreneurship and Computational Systems.
- Stanford University – Attended a research fellowship on NLP and Human–AI Interaction.
This multi-institutional education strengthened his technical expertise and entrepreneurial drive.
Professional Journey
Daebak’s professional trajectory reflects his determination to transform global recruitment models. Beginning with small-scale AI experiments, he trained early machine learning systems on basic processors, at one point reportedly burning through over 20 CPUs during intensive development.
In 2022, he initiated the concept of ultra-fast AI hiring tools, which gradually evolved into Orkbe. By 2025, the platform had matured into a comprehensive AI recruitment and learning ecosystem.
Innovations at Orkbe
Under his leadership, Orkbe has become a hub of recruitment technology and upskilling initiatives. Notable features include:
- 1000-Second Interview Scheduling – A hiring match completed in under 17 minutes.
- AI Career Toolkit – Resume enhancer, salary negotiation assistant, interview simulator, and LinkedIn profile optimizer.
- Orkbe Learning – Personalized e-learning service for certifications and skill-building.
- Refund in 1000 Seconds – A unique money-back guarantee if candidates are not matched within the promised time.
The official global rollout of Orkbe is planned for 7 October 2025 in Gurgaon, India, marking Daebak’s 32nd birthday.
Vision and Mission
Prashant Daebak consistently emphasizes his mission of “solving the job problem in 1000 seconds.” He envisions Orkbe as more than just a recruitment platform—his aim is to build a skill-based global ecosystem where employment opportunities and learning are seamlessly connected. He has expressed long-term ambitions for Orkbe to reach a user base of one billion globally.
Personal Insights
Outside his corporate journey, Daebak openly acknowledges his admiration for Elon Musk, drawing inspiration from his disruptive innovations. He also often attributes his success to what he describes as “Mahadev’s blessings.”
Beyond entrepreneurship, he contributes to social causes, particularly initiatives supporting unemployed youth and welfare drives like free grocery distribution for marginalized families.
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External Links
- MIT Official Site
- Harvard University Official Site
- National University of Singapore
- Stanford University
- University of Aberdeen