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[$600M+ raised] Deel’s Founder, Alex Bouaziz: pivoting with conviction

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Founded in 2019 with the goal of offering a simple solution for hiring freelancers and contractors internationally, Deel pivoted just a week before demo day. They restructured their program and grew to over 1,900 employees, 10K+ customers worldwide and raised $600M+.

Here are the key takeaways from our chat with Co-Founder & CEO, Alex Bouaziz:

  • Time is money. Move fast and see what sticks — you are defined by your growth.
  • Be customer-centric. Have strong customer empathy and work hard to maintain their appreciation for your product.
  • Put your hands in the “mud”. You need to be able to fully understand and do the job yourself before you hire other people.
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Content provided by Adam O'Donnell. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Adam O'Donnell or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Founded in 2019 with the goal of offering a simple solution for hiring freelancers and contractors internationally, Deel pivoted just a week before demo day. They restructured their program and grew to over 1,900 employees, 10K+ customers worldwide and raised $600M+.

Here are the key takeaways from our chat with Co-Founder & CEO, Alex Bouaziz:

  • Time is money. Move fast and see what sticks — you are defined by your growth.
  • Be customer-centric. Have strong customer empathy and work hard to maintain their appreciation for your product.
  • Put your hands in the “mud”. You need to be able to fully understand and do the job yourself before you hire other people.
  continue reading

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