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Why do I still do recruiting when I could do so many other things? Because I feel it a blessing in my life to intersect with people at critical times in their life. When I first talked on the phone with Christina Boothe, MBA, I could tell she had the drive and skills we needed, but so many things were just a little bit outside the requirements of the role we had opened. - We were really only hiring locally and she lived far away. - Her background ON PAPER wasn’t “exactly” ideal given the written requirements of the position. - Internally (like so many startups) there was a LOT of changes happening on the team she would join and it wasn’t even clear who she’d even report to. PLUS, the “perfect” job for her—the one she applied for—had literally just been filled. Not to mention I’d been asked earlier that week by the head of operations to literally “stop everything else” and work on a different role than this one. I noted to the head of recruiting that I’d lose momentum everywhere else but “disagreed and committed” to do what I was asked, knowing people like Christina would get left out. Looking back, there were so many reasons that it actually made more business sense and, in terms of personal JOB PRESERVATION for me, made so much more sense to send off some half-hearted “sorry the team made changes and I dont know what to tell you” note and move on. But I couldn’t. Something about Christina kept calling to me. - Her experiences, though from a non-standard path, seemed to actually solve a huge portion of what I could see the team at Angel Studios was about to critically need, given the restructuring that was happening in that department. - I sensed from her that she could lead, from a place of humble strength, and would personally and passionately strive to bring deep care, connection & excellence to her work and all she worked with. - We would be hard pressed to find anyone else who exemplifies Angel’s mission of “Amplify Light”. And, while she tried to sound brave on the phone, 15 years of doing this, I knew and could *feel* she was probably trying to hold her life together with the thinnest of threads. Trusting that “thing” weighing on my heart telling me not to lose Christina, I pressed, carefully and politically, but persistently for her to be considered. I ensured several people in the department heard her name and saw her background, sharing my insights of how her background didn’t *seem* to be right but was actually perfect. She was referred by Ben Anderson 💭 and I ensured Ben knew the situation and encouraged her to connect to as many people at Angel as she could. I didn’t know how much I’d be able to help, but I felt called to keep building as many bridges for Christina as I could. I met Christina on August 24, 2023. I happily extended her offer on September 22, one of the last things I did at Angel before my contract ended. And I’m so grateful for how it’s turning out. This. This is why I still recruit.

Love to see a success story like this! Since implementing our solution, Spotler Group has experienced an impressive 40% growth in revenue. 🚀 How? Here’s a summary: Imagine navigating the complexities of multiple acquisitions, each with vast data landscapes and disparate IT systems. This was the crux of Spotler's challenge as they rapidly expanded their portfolio, acquiring 15 businesses since 2016. 🌐 Amid this expansion, they struggled with data transparency and seamless subscription management—until our paths crossed. They ultimately chose Younium to manage their billing process, monitor key SaaS metrics, and anticipate churn. 🔀 It wasn't just about finding a solution; it was about finding a partner aligned with their long-term vision. As Spotler continues to expand its SaaS platform portfolio, Younium's flexibility will shine, ensuring a solid foundation for their growth. 🤝 Transformation isn't just about adopting new technologies—it's about the foresight to embrace solutions that grow with you. I couldn't be prouder of the strides we've made together and am eager to see what the future holds for Spotler Group. 🔍 Read the full story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02km9Dd0

Thrilled to announce Ramp's $300M Series D at a $5.8 billion post-money valuation, and we have our customers and investors to thank for their support and confidence in our mission. Since Day 1, we've been obsessed with making customers insanely happy. Ramp has never been in a better position to deliver time and money savings for businesses of all sizes. It's now Day 1,618 at Ramp and we are: 1. Hiring in order to increase our ambition and deliver much more value to customers, much faster 2. Shipping products customers never knew they needed (and now cannot live without) 3. Showcasing the Ramp product alongside legacy systems, listening to users, and letting the finance automation and workflows speak for themselves. DM me if you'd like a personalized tour on Ramp, and we'll roll up our sleeves to deliver.

Exciting News! Zoomcar Joins the Nasdaq with Ticker Symbol "ZCAR" I'm thrilled to share that Zoomcar, the world's largest emerging market peer-to-peer car sharing platform, has officially merged with Innovative International Acquisition Corporation (IOAC) and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "ZCAR" starting December 29, 2023. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in Zoomcar's journey as we embark on a path of enhanced growth and expansion. With this, we're solidifying our position as a leading player in the global mobility landscape, empowering individuals and businesses across emerging markets with convenient and flexible car access. As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission of democratizing access to mobility and shaping the future of transportation in emerging markets. We're excited to leverage this development to further strengthen our brand, attract new partners, and accelerate our global expansion. Join us in celebrating this transformative moment. Together, we'll continue to revolutionize urban mobility and make car sharing a more accessible and seamless experience for millions of people worldwide. #Zoomcar #Nasdaq #EmergingMarkets #CarSharing #MobilityInnovation #NasdaqListing #ZCAR #TransportationRevolution

truth is no genius alive would want to exit a flyhweel / something they're passionate about doing. this the true paradigm in the VC/PE world. identifying something the founder has not mostly. like it or not, there will always be a party that'll win more than the other. usually the casino side. getting to flywheel is tricky and long. it starts by designing stuff with scale in mind. the intention. experimenting, refining, again and again. waiting. then you start feeling that some of your systems are paying off. takes a while. but then, you never wanna let go of the thing, ever again. I'm attempting that with my business that builds business and seeing sparks of life here and there. it's encouraging. no check would weave my focus off this thing.

When is the best time to focus on your Career/ Business? FYI: Many well-known brands were started during RECESSION *** I created the most revenue during HOLIDAY SEASON (Dec & Jan) Zoom became a household name during Covid19 DoorDash got traction during Covid19 Pintrest - 2010 Whatzup - 2009 Uber - 2009 Airbunb - 2008 Tesla - 2003 Linkedin - 2002 Dell - 1984 Microsoft - 1975 FedX - 1971 Hyatt - 1957 Disney - 1923 BIM - 1911 General Electric - 1892 What are you starting today? #coachehsan #starttoday

It’s now been a bit over a month since we turned on the turbo boost at Complok (Techstars '23) 🏎️ Our Go-To-Market has gone better than expected. 41 demos, 10 in-person meetings later, and we’ve signed our first customers. But it's not just the interest in our platform that excites me. It's the shift in mindset I've witnessed across companies in Estonia and the Baltics. 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 It’s easy to believe that financial institutions only think about the bottom line. But I was happy to find that this was not at all the case with the companies we talked to. Nowadays, there seems to be a strong drive towards protecting reputation and establishing a strong culture of compliance. Is this shift due to the ripple effects of the Danske Bank scandal? Or perhaps the tightening grip of regulators? Whatever the reason, it's clear: the Baltics are ready for a compliance revolution, and Complok is happy to spearhead the change! A warm welcome to our new customers and thank you to everyone who heard us out! 💚

The greatest story of business growth, relevance maintenance and strategic partnership can be found in two complimentary and competing products. Puff Puff and Buns. Both products attained product market fit at the same time and the both of them did their series A, but only puff puff went on to IPO. Why? The answer is partnership and flexibility, puff puff partnered with small chops and attained all the small chops users, asides that, puff puff became flexible and users could add features like honey, pepper etc inside puff puff, just like Nokia, before buns could change, the market had moved on. Make decisions fast and be flexible. 🚀🚀

The United States DOJ seeks to disband Live Nation & Ticketmaster in an antitrust suit The Live Nation and Ticketmaster merger has been labeled an illegal monopoly by the US Department of Justice. The merged companies manage many of the most profitable amphitheaters in the US and are responsible for nearly 70% of all ticket sales. They have also gained lucrative success in promoting shows and managing popular artists. The DOJ has long been investigating how the merger has impacted industry competition. Public outrage towards the company surged after Live Nation botched the ticket presales for Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" in 2022. Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been accused of price gouging and not booking artists who use alternative ticket sales services. Splitting the companies could uplift other ticketing startups fighting to gain momentum against the merger's dominance, noted TechCrunch. How do you think splitting Live Nation and Ticketmaster could benefit the arts industry? Share your thoughts below. #eauclairepartners #livenation #ticketmaster #canadianeconomy #businessstories