Tanova Press & Media
News, announcements, and media resources for Tanova
Tanova Open-Sources 7D Hiring Framework After 1,500 Evaluations in 60-Day Stealth Beta
After achieving 1,500 candidate evaluations through 100% organic growth (45% via ChatGPT, 15% via Google) during a deliberate stealth beta, Tanova today announced the open-source release of its 7D Candidate Evaluation Framework and Skills Taxonomy under MIT and CC BY 4.0 licenses—showcasing how "word of AI" is transforming product discovery.
(60 days)
application ever"
(#1 referrer)
(proven)
About Tanova
Tanova is the only platform where candidates see their 7-dimensional fit score before applying—creating a two-sided transparency marketplace that benefits both job seekers and recruiters.
Our 7D Candidate Evaluation Framework goes beyond traditional keyword matching to evaluate candidates across seven independent dimensions: Qualification Match, Capability Confidence, Situational Stability, Reward Potential, Cultural Fit, Career Trajectory, and Compensation Alignment.
After validating our methodology with 1,500+ organic evaluations during a 60-day stealth beta (zero marketing spend, 45% discovered via ChatGPT, 73% rating it "more insightful than any previous job application"), we're open-sourcing both the 7D Framework and our Skills Taxonomy to raise industry standards for transparent AI hiring. ChatGPT becoming our #1 referrer demonstrates the power of "word of AI" distribution.
What Early Adopters Are Saying
"Finally, transparency in hiring. I can see exactly why I'm a strong fit before wasting hours on applications. The 7D breakdown showed me which skills to highlight and where I needed improvement."
"The 7D evaluation found us a backend developer we would have filtered out—self-taught, no degree, but 10 years building production systems. Traditional ATS gave him a 30% match. Tanova scored him 87/100 and flagged him as a 'hidden gem.' Best hire we made this quarter."
"We needed React developers but couldn't find enough qualified candidates. Tanova's transferability matching showed us Vue.js developers with 85% skill overlap. We hired three 'transferable' candidates who ramped up in weeks. Traditional keyword filters would have rejected all of them."
"Our recruiting team was drowning in unqualified applications. The 7D pre-screening reduced our review time from 33 hours to 30 minutes per 100 CVs—while actually finding better candidates. The ROI is undeniable."
Founder
Sune Pedersen
Founder & CEO
Sune Pedersen is a technology executive with 25+ years building and scaling engineering organizations from startup to enterprise. As founder of Tanova, he's on a mission to make hiring more transparent and fair through AI-powered candidate evaluation that goes beyond keyword matching.
Before Tanova, Sune built and sold 4 technology companies with profitable exits, raised €1.1M+ in venture capital, and led turnarounds generating billions in revenue. His experience spans roles as CTO at companies like NKT Thinkt Digital (€1.5B industrial manufacturer), KickID (AI-powered sports tech), and technical leadership at Baker Hughes and Laerdal Medical. He's also the founder of Yachtly, an AI-powered yacht rental marketplace in Dubai.
Passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems, Sune recognized that traditional ATS systems systematically filter out exceptional talent—self-taught engineers, career changers, and entrepreneurs—through opaque keyword matching. Having started his first company at age 21 and built software deployed on 15M+ computers by age 25, he understands firsthand how non-traditional backgrounds can produce extraordinary results.
Tanova's approach is different: validate first, then scale. After achieving 1,500 organic evaluations in 60 days during stealth mode—with ChatGPT becoming the #1 traffic source (45% of users)—Sune made the decision to open-source the 7D Framework and Skills Taxonomy to benefit the entire industry. He's also served as a mentor at StartupBootcamp Copenhagen and The Place Berlin, advising 20+ early-stage startups on product strategy and fundraising.
Press Contact
Media Inquiries
Response Time
We respond to media inquiries within 2 hours during business hours (9am-5pm CET).