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The HR and talent tech market often falls short, largely due to the complexities surrounding people related processes, diverse company procedures, and unique team hiring rituals. I’ve encountered very few products that truly address the biggest challenges in hiring. BrightHire is one of the few that solve meaningful customer problems! Their AI functionality is game-changing, revolutionizing traditional recruiting habits and bringing transparency to hiring. We're excited to partner with Brighthire and leveraging such innovative technology to enhance our hiring processes. #rollthetape #TalentTech #Innovation #HRTech Rokt are hiring; https://lnkd.in/e9-p2biE

1 year ago today, I celebrated my first day at Epic Web! I've spoken about my fears and how my team and my leaders put those to rest. I've talked about a few of the things I've had to learn to be successful in my role and how exciting it's been to learn again. Now that it's been a full year, I'm reflecting on the difference this role has made in my life. It's a job, it's not all of who I am but, for the first time, I feel valued. My team, our clients, and leadership have communicated this to me in countless ways. I no longer have to hear "No one exceeds expectations, what would you have to strive for?" in a review. (What a crock of crap that is but, that's for another time). I do get to hear things like "What did we do before you?" and "Client Success is exactly what they needed, communication is so much better!" Who doesn't want to hear that? So, (for what it's worth) my advice is - don't give up and don't settle. You spend too much time at work/working to spend it feeling less than or like just another cog in the wheel. That's not to say that I haven't worked with incredible people who have made me who I am because they've seen things in me that I didn't and pushed me to go for more. Quite the opposite - I've taken their advice put it into practice and I'm passing it on to you. Happiness and joy are not the same thing. Happiness is fleeting and subjective. Joy is contentment with who you are amid your unhappiness. Let it serve as a reminder that you can choose. Also, go get 'em, I believe in you!

A reminder: 👉 IT IS NORMAL TO HEAR "NO" CONSTANTLY IN YOUR JOB SEARCH 👈 It's not always you. In fact, most of the time it's not you. As a recruiter, I can't tell you how many great candidates I've had to pass up because we just filled the role, or we decided to pivot, pause, or maybe we just had 5 other great candidates apply at the same time. Look at Tom Hammer's tracker for proof that hiring is truly a numbers (and timing) game that you can't necessarily predict. Don't give up!

"Every one in the team does not need to be a geek." I am definitely not the one! Even in a small team of 4 software engineers, there can be diversity. One member can care more about the look and feel of the product. Another focuses more on ensuring best practices. One is wise enough to guide others. What holds the team together, in my opinion, are core values and aligned goals. Each member cares about the growth of the product. Instead of trying to ensure each member fits in, maybe accepting diversity can do better. Thoughts?

✅ Added screenshots and an inline video of Watchdog working to https://watchdog.chat in preparation for launch #watchdog #buildinpublic

🚀 New Team, New Vibes, New Goals! 🚀 So, here’s the tea ☕—I wasn’t feeling the spark in my job lately. Now, the “trendy” thing to do might’ve been to just switch jobs (we all know how easy that is these days!), but I thought, “Why not spice things up right here?” After a little soul-searching and some chai-fueled brainstorming sessions, I requested a team change. And voila! I’m now officially part of the Business Development squad, surrounded by some amazing people who actually make Mondays feel… less Monday-ish. The Game Plan: Documenting this journey here on LinkedIn! 📲 As I dive into this new world, I’ll be sharing the highs, the lows, and the moments of pure “aha!” brilliance. And because I can’t stay away from creating content (it’s a hobby AND a hustle), this will be my side project too. So, if you’re into work-life hacks, team dynamics, or just want a peek into the biz dev world with a sprinkle of fun—follow along!

Congratulations to Daniel Borup Andersen! This marks a new organizational chapter for us.    Seven years ago, we founded InCommodities to rethink how data and technology are used in energy trading while fostering a workplace culture where individuals can thrive and excel. Autonomy and distributed decision-making have been central to our leadership philosophy - and are essential for the well-being of our team. I’m convinced that this approach, combined with our exceptional team, has made us one of the most successful  EnergyTech companies globally.     As a natural next step in our growth ambitions, we're establishing a decentralized management and organizational structure in Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America, allowing us as founders to focus on steering the company's future. Daniel Borup Andersen will lead InCommodities Europe, while my co-founders Emil Kildegaard Gerhardt and Jeppe Højgaard will lead APAC and North America, respectively, during this transitional phase. Daniel’s extensive expertise in quantitative forecasting and algorithmic trading aligns perfectly with our strategic goals, and I’m confident that the best is still to come.     Co-founder Christian Bach is passing on the CFO role in InCommodities Europe to Katrine Bondgaard, who brings over six years with us and 11 years in the industry.     These changes reflect our commitment to autonomous, distributed leadership and staying true to our core values.    These updates took effect on September 1st. 

Check out this recap of our ACM at the beginning of the month! Can you see yourself working here? Send me a message and we can get that ball rolling together!

Smart Brevity® count: 1 min...301 words 1 big thing: It’s with profound gratitude, optimism, and a sense of accomplishment that I share that today marks my last at Axios HQ. I can’t imagine it happens too often that someone voluntarily steps away from the best company they’ve ever worked for, the best people they’ve ever worked alongside, the sexiest brand and most innovative product they’ve ever been associated with, and the most deeply rewarding role of their career… • But here I am. Here I go. I’m doing exactly that. Between the lines: My wife and I have both long been the types to give all of ourselves to our careers. With that, having kids wasn’t really a priority of ours… until, suddenly, we realized it was. Zoom out: The moment our daughter arrived in October of last year, everything changed. It became clear what the most important thing in our lives now was, and it also quickly became apparent just how rapidly things were happening in terms of her growing up. It’s with genuine sadness I step away from my role and teammates at HQ. Yes, but: It’s with eagerness and excitement I step into my new full-time role — Leonora’s Dad. What’s next: For the rest of 2024, I’ll be taking my skills offline to focus on getting to know and helping to grow my beautiful daughter, Leo. Axios HQ meanwhile, I’ve no doubt, will continue to crush it. We’ve made some incredible hires, the product roadmap is ambitious and exciting, and the best is ahead for a company and group of people I hold in the highest esteem. The bottom line: Time to trade in my dashboards, spreadsheets, and Zoom calls for diaper changes, tummy time, and learning to crawl, walk, and talk. • How lucky am I to swap one dream-job for another?