??? From Car Sharing Dreams to Building a Talent Hive ????

Back in the good ol’ Deways days, we had a rockstar team of developers working tirelessly to improve our platform. But as the cash started to dwindle (you know how startups go), we had to think on our feet. ?? So, we decided to sell the services of our dev team to extend our runway. On paper, it sounded like a golden plan. ???

We had a crew of top-tier tech talent in Portugal, ready to take on projects for other startups in need of a little extra firepower. ?? And yes, we even signed a few deals, which gave us the oxygen we needed to keep our blockchain-based car-sharing concept alive for a little while longer. ??????

Spoiler alert: It wasn’t enough. ?? Despite our best efforts, Deways had to come to a reluctant end. But, silver linings and all—this is where I started dipping my toes into the outplacement business. ??

The Pivot: From Car Sharing to Tech Recruitment ????

Turns out, outplacement is a tough game. But with the right connections, it’s a very profitable one! Unlike car sharing, where transactions were worth a few euros at best, tech projects? We’re talking tens of thousands! ????

After Deways, I threw myself into tech recruitment full-time. Everything was new, but it was thrilling to start fresh and, best of all, independent! ?? The tech recruitment world is wild—each demand is like searching for a needle in a haystack. ?? You need time, strong processes, and a lot of hustle.

But here’s the key: connections. Specifically, building a strong IT community. ?????

Experimenting My Way Forward ????

During my first year as a tech recruiter, I ran all kinds of experiments—selling fixed-price projects, outsourcing to lower-cost countries, automating matching processes, prospecting big companies, startups, you name it. ?? A few clients trusted me, and that was everything—just the air I needed to keep pushing forward. ?????

That’s when it hit me. The idea I had for Deways—sharing value with the community that creates it—was so much more valuable in the recruitment market. ??

Enter: GoodHive ???

I interviewed a few hundred freelancers during that time, and guess what? Every single one agreed on one thing: they'd love to earn a substantial part of the commission as a reward for client satisfaction. ?? It was a no-brainer and would be a key factor when choosing between recruitment platforms.

Freelancers get the value of what recruiters do, but let’s face it, they often feel the fees are overpriced. ???? That’s when the seeds of GoodHive started to grow in my mind. ??

Imagine this: a community-driven, collaborative system powered by smart contracts, where members earn extra income by excelling in their work and supporting the community. ???? More than just finding talent, it’s about creating a more fair, rewarding experience where talent gets a bigger piece of the pie they helped bake! ??

So, How Does It Work? ??

Picture it like this: a higher quality of recruitment, powered by the peers who know best—fellow talent. Freelancers love the idea of a system that rewards them based on the value they bring. ?? And who better to help them deliver that value than a community that’s incentivized to see them succeed?

If you’re curious about how all this magic works, come join the hive at goodhive.io and see for yourself! ????

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