Mindrift Verified

Expert-driven AI training platform by the team behind Toloka, connecting domain specialists with generative AI improvement projects.

AI Training AI Training & Generative AI
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Newburyport, USA HQ
200 employees

What is Mindrift?

Mindrift is an AI training platform founded in 2024 by the team at Toloka, a data partner in the generative AI market with over a decade of experience. The platform connects domain experts — including professionals in medicine, finance, education, linguistics, biology, mathematics, computer science, and engineering — with projects aimed at making generative AI models more helpful, reliable, and responsible. Contributors work on tasks such as writing, reviewing, evaluating, coding, and refining AI outputs, all requiring domain-specific knowledge. Mindrift operates as a fully remote, freelance platform with flexible schedules and no location requirements. The platform offers project-based payments ranging from $15 to $100+ per hour depending on expertise, skills, and project needs, with payments processed bi-weekly. Mindrift has team members across the Netherlands, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

Mission & values

Help professionals share what they know to shape what's next by teaching AI systems with real-world expertise.

Expert-driven

70% of contributors hold Master's or PhD credentials across 50+ domains.

Ethical AI

Build more capable and responsible models through diverse human input.

Flexibility

Project work fits around contributors' primary careers and time zones.

Continuous improvement

Feedback loops and reviews keep data quality and skills growing.

Life at Mindrift

Qualifications

Qualifications vary by project and domain. Many projects require specialized knowledge in specific fields such as medicine, finance, data science, mathematics, or engineering. A strong command of English at C1 (advanced) level or above is typically required. Educational requirements range from a Bachelor's degree for some roles to a Master's or PhD for specialized positions — for example, Data Science AI Trainer roles require a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field with at least 5 years of hands-on experience. Technical skills such as Python programming, SQL, web scraping, and familiarity with GenAI technologies (LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering) may be necessary depending on the project. All candidates must demonstrate adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow complex guidelines. A laptop and stable internet connection are essential. The application process involves submitting a CV, completing assessments, and verifying identity.

Leadership

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Olga Megorskaya

Founder & CEO, Toloka (parent)

Founded Toloka in 2014; leads human-AI data operations for partners like Anthropic, Amazon, Microsoft and Shopify.

Hiring process

  1. 1

    Submit CV

    Apply on mindrift.ai with your resume and domain information.

    About 1 day

  2. 2

    Assessments

    Complete qualification tests that match your chosen track.

    About 5 days

  3. 3

    Profile verification

    Mindrift verifies identity and credentials.

    About 3 days

  4. 4

    Onboarding

    Review guidelines, project expectations and quality standards.

    About 3 days

  5. 5

    Project or talent pool

    Join active AI projects or a pool for future matches.

    About 14 days

Funding

StageSeries C+
Total raised$72,000,000
Last roundMay 2025
Investors
Bezos Expeditions Mikhail Parakhin

Company information

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One email per week, 5 hand-picked roles.