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FirstWork

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Firstwork is a next-generation HR platform designed specifically for companies with dynamic workforce needs. Our mission is to streamline and automate key HR processes to help businesses operate more efficiently and effectively. What We Do (for now): (1) Smart Onboarding 📋: Our platform simplifies the onboarding process by automating the coll

Founded 2024Origin source ↗Checked 2026-09-15

Overview

Firstwork is a next-generation HR platform designed specifically for companies with dynamic workforce needs. Our mission is to streamline and automate key HR processes to help businesses operate more efficiently and effectively.

What We Do (for now):

(1) Smart Onboarding 📋: Our platform simplifies the onboarding process by automating the collection and verification of credentials, such as right-to-work documents, insurance forms and driver’s licenses. This reduces administrative burden and accelerates the time-to-productivity for new hires.

(2) AI-Assisted Activation 🤖: Leveraging AI, we enhance communication and messaging for new hires, ensuring they receive timely and relevant information. This helps in better engagement and faster integration into their roles.

(3) Perpetual Compliance ✅: Our system uses AI and OCR technology to continuously monitor and ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements. This includes tracking expirations of critical documents, updating records, and generating compliance reports, thus reducing the risk of penalties and legal issues.

Company description As recorded 2026-11-08
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Customers & use cases

Trusted by companies operating across staffing, logistics, delivery, care, retail, and light industrial workforces.

Source-reported As recorded 2026-10-30

Founders & team

Previously Migrant.ai, firstwork.ai

Company history As recorded 2026-11-08

Vardhan Kapoor

Founder/CEO

Co-founder and CEO @ Firstwork, Rippling for seasonal workers. Previously: Head of Region, APAC at Remitly (NASDAQ: RELY) where I launched and scaled Remitly’s expansion into the APAC region, building the P&L from ground up to high-eight figures USD ARR across 5+ geographies. Strategy Head at Deliveroo (LSE:ROO) where I led regional growth and strategy.

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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15

Shubham Choudhary

Founder/CTO

Co-founder and CTO @Firstwork, Rippling for seasonal workers. Previously: Director of Engineering @Deel, led the development and management of PEO, Immigration/Mobility, Time-Off & Time-Tracking products at Deel. Built out the core infrastructure for the Employer Of Record (EOR) systems at @Rippling, which enabled Rippling’s market entry into end-to-end employee lifecycle in 50+ countries.

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Founder profile As recorded 2026-09-15
9team members reported
Source-reported As recorded 2026-09-15

Founded 2024 · Source

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Y Combinator

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Last website check2026-11-11
Location · source statedSan Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
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Maturity: Not assessed · 3 of 6 areas documented

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