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𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 AI coding tools are becoming indispensable for developers, with 𝟕𝟕% 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 and an impressive 𝟗𝟖.𝟓% 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 their use. These findings reflect a powerful upward trend, positioning AI as a key driver in developers’ day-to-day workflows and productivity.

We’re on a mission to connect businesses with world-class developers—fast. But don’t just take our word for it – here’s what some of our incredible clients have to say about working with us:

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬? Our latest poll reveals that AI adoption is making a meaningful impact on developer productivity: ● Over 21% of developers report saving 10+ hours per week ● Nearly 20% are saving 6-10 hours weekly ● 40% benefit from 2-5 hours of saved time ● Fewer than 20% save less than 2 hours Significantly, no respondents reported zero time savings from AI tools, underscoring how effective AI is in streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency.

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦. But how do you build one? We posed this challenge to some of the tech's brightest minds at Web Summit Lisbon, and the answers were refreshingly honest. Gilles Backhus, Founder/VP of AI & Product at Recogni, dives into the chaos of rapid startup growth. How do you hire fast while still building a team that scales smoothly? Vlastimil Venclik, CEO of Oddin.gg, discusses the growing pains of balancing culture and those “boring” corporate processes that become essential as you expand.

We're officially wrapping up 2024. We've created 𝟏𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. Needless to say, it's been an incredible year filled with several milestones. Here are a few highlights from our year:

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓? At Web Summit Lisbon, we had the chance to ask industry leaders this question – and the overwhelming answer was AI. But here’s what makes it exciting: everyone had a unique take on where AI is headed. From embedding it at a business level to training custom models for specialized problems, it’s clear that AI isn’t just a buzzword—it’s transforming how companies operate. And let’s not forget cognitive robotics – yes, it’s a thing – and it’s shaping up to be a game-changer for 2025. We captured these fascinating insights on video, so you can hear directly from the brilliant minds we spoke with: Pedro Ferreira and Ayise Trigueiros (SAP), Evan Carlson (Niantic, Inc.), Nuno Maximiano (IBM), Jörgen Ahlberg (Visage Technologies), and Luke Weeks (Beam). It was great to be part of the energy at Web Summit – meeting so many of you, exhibiting, and having conversations about where the industry is headed.

🚨 The Builders Podcast is making a comeback in 2025, and we’re kicking things off with a bang! For our very first episode, we had the incredible honor of hosting Annie Lööf—Senior Advisor, Board Professional, and former Minister of Enterprise and Leader of the Center Party in Sweden. Annie shares her invaluable insights on leadership, resilience, and navigating complex challenges. Tune in for more inspiring conversations and fresh perspectives starting January 2025. Until then, we’re giving you a sneak peek—check out the trailer to get a taste of what’s coming.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? While exhibiting and connecting at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, we asked industry leaders to weigh in, and their insights were both eye-opening and diverse: • Talent competition is fierce. • Finding the right skills and real-world experience is a challenge. • Culture fit can make or break a team. • Some companies have cracked the code by creating workplaces developers love. We had the privilege of hearing these invaluable insights firsthand. Watch the video to hear from experts like Nuno Maximiano (IBM), Luke Weeks (Beam), Gilles Backhus (Recogni), Vlastimil Venclik (Oddin.gg), and Jörgen Ahlberg (Visage Technologies) as they share their strategies and insights.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧!  We recently ran a poll to ask you which developer skills are the most challenging to find. The results are in, and no surprise here – 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐀𝐈/𝐌𝐋 topped the list. But why are these skills so elusive? We turned to our Client Engineering Manager, Petar Stojanovski for insights. Petar has extensive experience testing developers in these fields and shared his perspective on why these skills are rare and what he specifically looks for during assessments. Scroll to read what he says:

We’re proud to share that Proxify has been featured on the Sifted 75: Nordic & Benelux Leaderboard as one of the 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 in the region. This ranking celebrates the top 75 startups in the Nordics and Benelux for 2024, based on revenue growth over the past three years. It’s an honor to be recognized alongside such an inspiring group of innovators shaping the future of tech and business. A heartfelt thank you to our team, partners, and clients for being an essential part of this journey. Your trust and collaboration continue to push us toward new heights. Here’s to growing together and building a brighter future in tech.