TestGorilla’s Founder to Headline EU-Startups Summit in Malta Wouter Durville, founder of Amsterdam-based TestGorilla, is set to address the EU-Startups Summit 2026 in Malta, focusing on the evolution of hiring in the digital age. TestGorilla is a prominent European tech company leveraging science-backed assessments to revolutionize candidate evaluation, moving beyond traditional CV screening. This participation underscores the growing importance of innovative HR technology within the European startup ecosystem. TestGorilla’s platform offers skills-based assessments designed to identify objective candidate abilities, thereby reducing bias and increasing hiring efficiency for companies globally. The company’s approach is rooted in data-driven decision-making, aiming to help organizations build stronger, more capable teams. This focus on objective evaluation aligns with broader trends in digital transformation and the application of data science in business operations. Durville’s keynote, "Hiring for the AI Era: Why the CV is Dead and ‘AI-Fluency’ is King," will highlight the increasing demand for AI-related skills, with 71% of leaders reportedly prioritizing them over traditional experience metrics. The session will explore how startups can overcome outdated hiring practices and build effective teams by identifying "AI-fluency," a critical skill set for the future workforce. This discussion is particularly relevant as Europe strives for digital sovereignty and cultivates its own AI talent.

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Publication: EU-Startups

Published: January 29, 2026 at 08:30 AM UTC

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