Building AI features can be tough, especially when your team is stuck in a slow, frustrating process.

Odyseek, a career platform that puts people first, faced this exact challenge.

They wanted to create smarter AI that felt human but kept running into roadblocks—long workflows, endless revisions, and miscommunication.

That’s when they found Vellum.

This case study shows how Odyseek used Vellum to simplify their AI development, cut down on delays, and bring their vision to life faster and better.

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Odyseek is a career platform that uses AI to match companies with the right candidates. By combining personal and professional skills, they help users present a more complete picture of their value, moving beyond traditional resumes. Their goal is to streamline the hiring process for companies and enable candidates to highlight what truly sets them apart.

They call it the "Career AI with a Human Eye™” blending cutting-edge AI with real insights from hiring managers and recruiters to deliver the right solutions for both companies and professionals.

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Odyseek's AI journey started off rocky.

Their workflows were complicated, slow, and often unreliable, leading to a lot of frustration. Testing and refining AI prompts was a huge pain, with constant back-and-forth between teams.

It took forever to get things right, and even then, the results weren't always what they hoped for.

They knew something had to change—so they turned to Vellum for help.

We spoke with Marina Trajkovska, the Founding Developer on the team, about how Vellum transformed Odyseek’s rigid process into one that's collaborative and much more reliable.

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Vellum changed the game for Odyseek, says Marina. Here’s how:

Speeding Up Pre-Production

With Vellum, Odyseek quickly set up complex Workflows that used to take forever.

The product team could test prompts right in Vellum, while their developer focused on building out the workflows. This meant they could move faster and bring new AI features to life without the usual headaches.

Better Results in Production

Users of Odyseek’s platform have noticed a significant improvement in the quality of AI-generated outputs.

The results are more human-like, which aligns perfectly with Odyseek’s goal of integrating AI with a human touch.

New Capabilities

‍Vellum opened up new possibilities for Odyseek. They could now use open-source models, implement function calling, and let the product team test prompts on their own without needing constant developer help. This made everything run smoother and faster.

With all these improvements, Odyseek's AI development became more efficient and aligned with their vision. But what’s been the real impact on their team and product?

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"Vellum has completely transformed our AI development process. What used to take weeks now takes days, and the collaboration between our teams has never been smoother. We can finally focus on creating features that truly resonate with our users."

‍— Marina Trajkovska, Lead Developer at Odyseek

Vellum didn’t just streamline Odyseek’s processes; it made a lasting impact on how their team works together and how they approach AI development.

Here’s what Marina had to say about the difference Vellum has made:

• Time Savings: Vellum has saved Odyseek weeks of development time. Before Vellum, prompt engineering was a major bottleneck, causing misalignment between the development and management team. Now, both teams can work simultaneously, greatly reducing delays.
• Improved Collaboration: The management team is now fully involved in the AI development process. They can design and test prompts on their own, which has made the entire workflow more efficient and less frustrating.
• Favorite Features: Odyseek’s team particularly values Vellum’s workflow capabilities and function calling feature. These tools have made it possible to implement a smart chatbot within their Bubble-based platform—something that was previously out of reach

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Odyseek’s journey with Vellum shows how the right tool can make a world of difference.

What used to be a slow, frustrating process is now streamlined and efficient.

The result?

A smarter, more human AI that helps people tell their stories and find jobs they love.

If you’re struggling with AI development, Vellum might just be the solution you need. If you want to check what Vellum can do for you, request a demo to speak with one of our AI experts.

We can’t wait to see what your team creates next!