Jamie & Doug
Co-Founders of BOLD
We started BOLD with a simple yet powerful vision: to be the world’s most trusted ally for job seekers. That mission still drives us decades later. Today, we’re proud to be the largest global career technology company—focused on transforming work lives and dedicated to helping people achieve career success. We welcome you to BOLD, where empowering job seekers remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our products and services include AI-powered resume and cover letter builders, job search platforms, networking tools, and career productivity solutions.
2000
Jamie Freundlich sells his company to TMP Worldwide, an S&P 500 global powerhouse, and starts his association with Monster.com, also owned by TMP.
2001
Doug Jackson sells his company to Monster.com and meets Jamie, marking the beginning of the partnership that will later evolve into BOLD.
2005
Drawing on their expertise with large platforms, Doug and Jamie establish LiveCareer and launch the first free, scientifically validated career test online, helping people reveal their ideal profession.
2010
LiveCareer releases its first resume builder, quickly becoming the job seeker’s gold standard. The product wins multiple awards.
2013
LiveCareer launches its first international portals in the UK, France, Spain, and Italy.
2015
LiveCareer transforms into BOLD, broadening its focus beyond career documents. BOLD adopts a new vision: “We transform work lives” and establishes its corporate headquarters in Puerto Rico.
2019
BOLD acquires Zety (Interview.me) and establishes an office in Warsaw, Poland.
2023
BOLD hires its 1,000th employee and acquires FlexJobs, the largest job search site for remote work.
2024
BOLD acquires ResumeBuilder.com and Sonara.ai, the first-ever AI-powered job search platform.
2025
BOLD acquires CareerBuilder & Monster.com, two of the most iconic brands in the HR tech industry, expanding our ability to connect employers and job seekers at every stage of the journey.
Today
BOLD is committed to shaping the future of work. We’re redefining career possibilities and empowering people everywhere.