Why I Built Applique
After seeing countless talented people struggle with the broken job search process, I realized the job market wasn't broken it was just immensely difficult to get seen.
The Career Crisis Nobody Talks About
Traditional resumes are dying. The job search process is broken. It's time for a revolution.
of resumes are rejected by ATS systems before humans see them
average time spent per job application
of applications result in interviews
lost in lifetime earnings due to career stagnation
AI That Works For Humans, Not Against Them
Personalization Over Automation
Every career is unique, and my AI understands that
Transparency Over Black Boxes
You should understand how AI helps you succeed
Empowerment Over Replacement
AI amplifies your strengths, doesn't replace them
Results Over Features
I measure success by your career growth
What I Stand For
My values aren't just words on a wall—they guide every decision I make and every feature I build.
Democratizing Opportunity
Every talented person deserves a fair shot at their dream career.
I believe opportunity should be based on merit, not connections or luck.
Continuous Innovation
I'm always improving our AI models to serve you better.
Constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in career AI.
Ethical AI
No bias, no discrimination, just better career matches.
Transparency and fairness are built into every algorithm I create.
Customer Success
Your career growth is my success metric.
I measure success by the careers I help transform.
Meet the Human Behind the AI
Passionate about transforming careers through ethical AI and leveling the playing field for job seekers.
Mark Muriuki
Founder and Chief Chaos Officer
Building AI that actually helps people land their dream jobs. I believe technology should amplify human potential, not replace it.
Changing Careers, One AI Resume at a Time
My impact speaks for itself. These numbers represent real people who found better careers through Applique.
Professionals Hired
Billion in Salary Increases
Reduction in Job Search Time
User Recommendation Rate
Building the Future of Careers
I'm not just improving resumes—I'm creating the world's most intelligent career platform. Join me in revolutionizing how people find meaningful work.