Meet Our Sponsor: Next Level Performers

AI Consulting for Talent Acquisition Teams & Staffing Firms

• Next Level Performers is an Overland Park, Kansas-based AI consultancy for talent acquisition teams and staffing firms, built by operators, not theorists. Founded in 2009, with roots in staffing dating back to 1994, the team grew a staffing franchise from $1M to $10M in four years and pioneered search-optimized, candidate-driven job postings years before AI was a buzzword. Today, they help HR, recruiting, and operations teams put AI to work in a practical, profitable way.
• What They Do:
• Next Level Performers steps into an organization to see how work really gets done, then shows where AI adds value and where it's best left alone, whether that's automating interview scheduling, improving how teams write and post jobs, or leaving a working process untouched. Their approach moves through Assessment, Readiness Analysis, Champion ID, Roadmap, Center of Excellence, Training, and Optimization.
• What They've Built:
• Their Hiring Optimization System (HOS) is a framework for integrating AI into existing recruiting and workflow systems, not new software to buy. Their Simulator Training builds real-world AI skills around an organization's actual jobs, candidates, and workflows, with a track record of 90% adoption. They also recruit AI professionals, including prompt engineers, automation specialists, and implementation leads.
• Next Level Performers proudly supports the Kansas City AI Club and community. The Club is grateful to have them as a sponsor. Their support helps us host events, workshops, and discussions that drive the KC AI community forward.