Sharing a Smarter Way to Hire
Way to Hire
Founder and CTO of Pilot
Jessica McKellar is the founder and CTO of Pilot, a financial management platform that offers accounting services to businesses across the country. With offices in San Francisco and Nashville, Jessica is leading Pilot toward a fair future of work.
Jessica’s passion for Fair Chance hiring is deeply personal. “I know people who have been incarcerated and I’ve witnessed the challenges they face,” she said. “It made me want to pay attention.”
At Pilot, Jessica is using her voice to advocate for those who often go unheard. “As an employer, I have an opportunity and obligation to ensure that everyone has a fair shot,” she said. With Jessica’s help, Pilot has hired justice-impacted individuals in a variety of roles.
If I want the best talent at my company, it doesn’t make sense to exclude a population of people who happen to have records.
For her, Fair Chance hiring is more than just good faith—it’s good business. “If I want the best talent at my company, it doesn’t make sense to exclude a population of people who happen to have an arrest or conviction record,” said Jessica. “It’s all about making your recruitment strategy more equitable for everyone.”
