• Ilias El Makhfi develops AI-driven tools to streamline recruitment processes in Morocco.

• Linkopus Consulting offers platforms that automate sourcing, evaluation, and hiring workflows.

• The company expands into agritech with a connected irrigation solution based on real-time data.

Ilias El Makhfi is a Moroccan entrepreneur and engineer. He co-founded Linkopus Consulting and serves as chief executive in charge of strategy and partnerships. The company specializes in designing and developing digital solutions for professionals.

Founded in 2023, Linkopus Consulting supports companies in developing digital products. The firm delivers services that include website and web application development, digital transformation, and the implementation of tailored online solutions for business needs.

Among its innovations, LinkoJob stands out as an artificial intelligence-assisted recruitment platform. The platform simplifies the hiring process from candidate sourcing to onboarding. It allows companies to save time, reduce bias, and strengthen collaboration within teams.

In addition, the company offers LinkoPilot, a Chrome extension that optimizes the use of LinkoJob. The tool conducts automated searches across platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed, thereby expanding access to top talent.

Moreover, the firm provides LinkoSkill, an assessment platform that enables recruiters to measure candidates’ skills in depth through customizable tests.

At the same time, Linkopus Consulting has developed Farm Connect, a connected irrigation solution focused on precision, automation, and sustainable agriculture. The system uses real-time data and smart controls to deliver the optimal amount of water at the right time.

Ilias El Makhfi earned an engineering degree in computer science in 2015 from the National School of Applied Sciences in Fez. After graduation, he worked from 2015 to 2022 at SY by Cegedim, a French digital company, where he held roles as consultant and project manager.

Subsequently, he worked as a consultant at LexisNexis from 2022 to 2025, where he focused on artificial intelligence solutions applied to the legal sector.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum