What 3rd party tools is your product critically dependent on?
ChatGPT-4
How many customers do you have today?
3000+
What’s the origin of the idea for your product?
The idea for Sherlock was born out of frustration — not just ours, but that of dozens of hiring managers, recruiters, and founders we spoke to. As AI tools rapidly entered the hiring space, we noticed a dangerous trend: candidates using AI-generated responses, deepfake tools, and even real-time voice modifiers to cheat interviews.
We realized that traditional proctoring and ATS systems weren’t built to detect this new wave of misuse. That’s when we asked ourselves:
“How do we bring back trust in remote interviews?”
That question led to Sherlock — an AI-powered integrity layer for interviews that detects misuse of tools like Cluely, InterviewCoder, ChatGPT overlays, and more. It integrates seamlessly with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Google Calendar to turn any standard interview into a Sherlock-secured session.
We’re passionate about Sherlock because hiring is personal. A bad hire can cost a company months of progress — and a missed opportunity due to unfair practices hurts everyone involved. We believe AI should assist, not mislead, and Sherlock exists to protect fairness, transparency, and authenticity in every hiring interaction.
What problem is your product solving and how?
Sherlock solves a rising and urgent problem in hiring: misuse of AI, deepfakes, and real-time assistance tools during interviews.
Candidates are increasingly using apps like Cluely, InterviewCoder, AI overlays, and even deepfake tools to impersonate or get help during live interviews — making it hard for recruiters to trust what they see on screen. Traditional proctoring tools and ATS platforms aren't equipped to detect this.
What Sherlock does differently:
Detects AI usage and screen overlays during interviews
Integrates directly with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and even Google Calendar — so you can convert any standard meeting into a Sherlock-protected interview
Non-intrusive and privacy-respecting, designed to work in the background without disrupting the candidate experience
Unlike generic proctoring or bloated ATS tools, Sherlock is laser-focused on trust and authenticity in interviews. It’s the first solution of its kind to offer real-time integrity checks without requiring any complex setup or candidate-side installs.
What’s the #1 thing you’re looking to gain from the AppSumo campaign?
Our #1 goal with the AppSumo campaign is to gain real, actionable feedback from early adopters.
Sherlock is tackling a fast-emerging problem — misuse of AI and deepfakes in interviews — and we want to co-build this solution with a community that values innovation and transparency.
Sumo-lings are power users, startup-savvy, and incredibly vocal — which is exactly the kind of feedback loop we’re looking for. We want to understand how Sherlock fits into your hiring processes, what features matter most, and how we can evolve the product to solve your real-world hiring challenges.
And of course, if we earn your word-of-mouth and support along the way — even better!
What are your plans with the customers, cash, and learnings from the AppSumo campaign?
We plan to closely engage with AppSumo users to gather feedback, improve Sherlock, and build a strong early community.
The funds will go into:
Expanding integrations (Zoom, Teams, Meet, ATS tools)
Improving our AI misuse detection
Strengthening onboarding and support
Detect fraudulent AI tactics in remote interviews using AI-powered behavioral analysis
