In this episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Will Astbury from SourceFlow to tackle one of the hottest conversations happening in recruitment technology right now: vibe coding.

Can recruitment businesses really build their own software solutions using AI tools like Claude, Lovable and Base44? Or are founders sleepwalking into security, compliance and operational disasters?

This episode goes deep into the rise of AI-assisted software development, the future of recruitment tech, and the growing tension between speed, cost-saving and long-term scalability.

Nitin and Will discuss:
* What “vibe coding” actually means in practical recruitment terms
* Why solo founders and SMEs are increasingly experimenting with AI-built tools
* The risks of relying on AI-generated code you don’t fully understand
* Security concerns around candidate and client data
* Why integrations and business continuity still matter
* The hidden costs of token-based AI pricing models
* How established Rectech vendors are already using AI internally
* Why human expertise still matters in software, marketing and UX
* Whether recruitment software pricing will fall as AI accelerates development
* The future of AI governance and compliance in recruitment businesses
* Why vibe coding is brilliant for prototyping… but dangerous for mission-critical systems

There’s also a fascinating discussion around:
* AI monopolies and pricing power
* LinkedIn dependency in recruitment
* Why AI-generated solutions often become “functional but vanilla”
* The difference between proof-of-concept and production-ready software
* How recruitment tech providers are adapting behind the scenes

Who this episode is for:
* Recruitment agency founders
* Recruitment operations leaders
* Talent acquisition teams
* Recruitment marketers
* Rectech buyers
* AI-curious recruiters
* SaaS and technology leaders in staffing
* Anyone exploring AI-built internal tools or automations

🔗 Connect with the guest
Will Astbury: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willastbury/

Learn more about SourceFlow: https://www.rectools.io/product/sourceflow/

🔗 Connect with the host
Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/

Discover recruitment tools and services: https://www.rectools.io/

New episodes of RecTalk (including Founder Diaries and Talking Talent) drop regularly on Wednesday and Friday.

Also look out for new episodes of The Mixed Grill — the official podcast of the Recruitment Curry Club:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/

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