Jóhann Þorvaldur Bergþórsson

9 out of 10 recruiting and staffing agencies are looking for help with biz dev today. They're looking for a solution to fix their BD problems and are wondering about AI and automation. Here's the thing - AI and automation work. HOWEVER, they only work when you're already getting results using manual outreach Otherwise, you're slapping a fake solution onto a problem, hoping for the best. TLDR: Automation puts your biz dev on steroids. However, you need to have Niche Market Fit and proof of what already works for you before investing in automation to see real results. PS: The same rule applies when hiring a DFY lead gen company

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Whatever you do DON'T watch this if you'd prefer to say any of the following... This doesn't work. It's never that easy. I already do all of that. That wouldn't work for me. Recruiters don't read resumes. What's the point AI auto-rejects. For everyone else....The link is in the comments - hope it helps if you could subscribe while you're over there that would be a huge help 🙏 #jobsearch #jobapplications #jobsearchstrategy #cgatips

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Check out Alex Boerescu's latest tutorial on how to add a filter to an editable grid! If this video is helpful, leave a comment or share ideas for future videos. Feel free to share it with your fellow developers too. And if you're enjoying the content, hit that like button and subscribe to stay updated with more from Alex. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eN2iK5Cu

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After 17 years in tech recruiting, I've learned one thing: clients don't want to feel like another name on your list. They want to feel like you get them. And when you nail that? That's when the magic happens. When it comes to personalizing your biz dev outreach, tokens (also known as merge fields or variables) are your best friend. If you're not using tokens, you're leaving personalization—and potential clients—on the table. Let me break down how to use them to speed up your process without sacrificing that personal touch. What are tokens? Tokens are placeholders in your email templates that automatically pull in personalized information, like the recipient's first name, company name, or job title. Think of them as a way to insert that little bit of magic without you lifting a finger. You craft the email once, and every time you send it out, those tokens get replaced with the prospect's details—making your email look like it was written just for them. Here's how tokens can transform your outreach: 💡 1. Personalize at Scale Instead of spending hours writing individual emails, tokens let you send hundreds of messages in a fraction of the time—without sounding like a robot. For example, a smart subject line like "[First Name], ready to solve your [Industry] challenges?" will make every recipient feel like you're speaking directly to them. 💡 2. Go Beyond Just Names Don't limit yourself to using just their first name—get creative. Use tokens to reference their company, a recent achievement, or their industry. For example, "I saw [Company] is expanding into [New Market], and I've got some ideas that could help." This adds depth and makes your outreach feel custom-tailored, all while still being automated. Pro Tip: Most CRM systems and email platforms (like HubSpot or Salesforce) allow you to insert tokens easily. Set up templates that include tokens for the basics, and then add in one or two personalized details for that extra "wow" factor. What's a token you're using that works well in your outreach? Let's swap tips—I'd love to hear what's working for you! Register for my October 25th workshop on this topic. https://bit.ly/4g66qJj #BusinessDevelopment #AgencyGrowth #AutomationTips #OutreachStrategies #recruiting

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OpenAI releases o1, its first model with ‘reasoning’ abilities...... The rumored ‘Strawberry’ model is here, and the company says it can handle more complex queries As per Mira Murati (CTO of OpenAI)... o1 marks the start of a new era in AI, where models are trained to "think" before answering through a private chain of thought. The more time they take to think, the better they handle complex reasoning. We're no longer limited by pretraining paradigm; now, we can scale through inference compute, opening up new possibilities for capabilities and alignment. #OpenAI #ChatGpt #GPTo1 #PhDlevelLLM #GPT5 #ProjectStrawberry

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SaaS Daily Funding News $50m invested into the software industry. Details 👇 RISR - Seed Round - $1.5m - a SAAS company that offers a software platform for business advisors for data capture and insights. ActiveNav - Series Unknown - $8m - data privacy and governance software provider and innovator of DMaaS (Data Mapping as a Service.) Finout - Series B - $26.3m - The single source of truth for usage-based cost ThinkLabsAI - Seed Round - $5m - a specialist AI development and deployment firm. Userfront - Seed Round - $5.3m - Transformational Auth & Identity Banzai - Post-IPO Debt - $2.5m - the modern marketer's tool for increasing attendance while simplifying virtual, hybrid, and in-person event experiences #saas #software #startups #venturecapital #technology #startup

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