Franco Carreras

Good Morning! ☀️ This week in Oslo has been all about connecting with eCommerce talent and exploring innovative strategies for this market. Yesterday’s conversations touched on the power of localization and the role of personalization—two big trends we’re seeing across the Nordics. These elements are more than buzzwords; they’re becoming essential strategies to reach consumers who value authenticity and tailored experiences. Looking forward to continuing these discussions today and seeing where we can make a real impact. Let’s keep driving eCommerce forward! #ThursdayThoughts #EcommerceTrends #OsloProjects #Localization #MacgregorBlack

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Happy Sweden National Day! 🇸🇪 Today, we celebrate all the wonderful things about this beautiful country, especially its remarkable contributions to business innovation. Here are some highlights that showcase Sweden's innovative spirit: 1. Global Tech Hub: Sweden is home to numerous tech startups and has given the world companies like Spotify, Skype, and Klarna. Stockholm is often referred to as the "Unicorn Factory" for producing many billion-dollar tech companies. 2. Sustainability Leadership: Swedish businesses are at the forefront of sustainability, pioneering eco-friendly technologies and practices. 3. World-Class Education System: Sweden's focus on education and research fuels its innovative edge. Institutions like KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Lund University produce cutting-edge research and foster a culture of innovation. 4. Government Support: The Swedish government provides strong support for innovation through grants, tax incentives, and incubator programs, making it easier for startups and established companies to thrive. 5. Collaboration Culture: Swedish businesses often collaborate with academia, research institutions, and other companies to drive innovation. This collaborative approach accelerates the development and implementation of new technologies. 6. Pioneering Innovations: Sweden has a long history of inventions that have had a global impact, such as the three-point seatbelt, the pacemaker, and modern wireless communication technologies. 7. Sustainability and Green Tech: Sweden is a leader in green technology and renewable energy. Companies like Vattenfall and Northvolt are at the cutting edge of renewable energy solutions and sustainable manufacturing. 8. Healthy Work-Life Balance: Swedish businesses prioritise work-life balance, which fosters a productive and innovative work environment. This approach attracts top talent from around the world. 9. Focus on Equality: Gender equality and inclusive policies in the workplace contribute to a diverse and innovative business environment. Sweden's commitment to equality ensures that a wide range of perspectives contribute to business success. 10. Innovative Corporate Practices: Many Swedish companies are known for their innovative corporate practices, including flat organisational structures and a focus on employee well-being, which drive creativity and efficiency. Let's honour the Swedish values of equality, education, and innovation that continue to inspire the world. Skål to Sweden! 🌟 #SwedenNationalDay #Sweden #BusinessInnovation #TechHub #Sustainability #Education #Collaboration #Equality #SwedishCulture #GlobalLeadership

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Product Owners like this don't come around often 👀 Especially in Gothenburg. I'm working with a SUPER-talented PO looking for a new home in the Gothenburg area. To cut a long story short... I recruited this person late last year, but the company she works for, unfortunately, ran into some difficulties and had to let her go. 😥 The retched "Last In, First Out" policy. 😒 But these things happen, and it's time to see what's next. I've been recruiting for more than 11 years and I can safely say... this is one of THE best Product Owners I've had the opportunity to work with. 🚀 Why's that, you ask? Let me tell you why you need to hire her... 💃8+ years of experience working with Product Development. 👩‍💻Highly experienced in SaaS products. 💆‍♀️Thrives in start-up environments, bringing calm to chaos and being THE Go-to person for your product. 🔝Can easily step into the role of Senior Product Owner or CPO. 💖A kind, warm and humble heart. 🎮Enjoys video games and Horse riding.🐎 Does your company need someone like this? My DM's are open, so please reach out, and I can tell you more. You won't regret it. #ProductOwner #Gothenburg #SuperStar

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Sustainability in my professional life. Part 4: The Fellowship of Green Software (continuation from previous post) So, what happened after Hans-Jürgen and I had agreed to put Green Software on our agenda for the Backend Onsite? We used the Open Space format for our onsite, and I hosted the session on Green Software. I shared what I had learned so far (which honestly did not seem a lot), and then we started discussing and collecting ideas. I had not expected that so many developers would be interested in the topic, and again I was amazed by the amount of ideas that they brainstormed. And this time we did not get stuck afterwards. Green Software became a recurring topic in our future onsites, and also spread into the organization. Over the years, Hans-Jürgen had built a great network within the company, and he used it to get in touch with the Sustainability Management and look for other people who wanted to contribute to making the organization even more sustainable. In the meantime, my engagement as an external Scrum Master with the company has come to an end, but Hans-Jürgen and the developers are still working on Green Software and making good progress. For example, one of the developers has presented the concept of Green Software in a department townhall and they are exploring the Azure Emissions Dashboard to measure the footprint of their software. I am deeply grateful that I could be a part of this movement, and it makes me incredibly happy that it is still growing after I left the project. Thank you, guys! Without your energy and your drive to find solutions, we would not have come very far. I am honored to have walked this path with you, and curious what will come next. And I will always feel connected to you wonderful people, even though I’m not part of the team anymore. After all, we are still in the Fellowship of Green Software together…   When did you become part of a movement? How do you feel about it today? Let me know in the comments. #networking #sustainability #software

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"What does your current programming look like? Before we can change anything, we need to be aware of what is there now. I knew for most of my life I didn't want to live in Denmark, but I was terrified of leaving my home country. In fact, I was scared of almost everything. When my peers started going abroad on exchange, and I stayed behind because I was too afraid to leave, I knew I had a problem. I realized that if I did not fix my fears, I would never be able to fulfill my dream of living abroad. So I started paying attention to the stories I was telling myself about what was scary and why, and I started challenging those fears so I could learn new stories." (from last week's TEDx keynote) Challenging fears is one of the most effective tools in personal development. So is challenging assumptions, judgements, triggers, desires, stories we tell ourselves about what our lives should look like. The deeper we get into ourselves and the internal work, the more we realize that everything can be challenged because everything has been programmed. And the deeper we get, the more we need other people to put up a mirror in which we can see ourselves in more detail. That's one of my favorite parts of the work I do. I absolutely love helping people identify their blindspots, not only because it helps them elevate to new heights, but because what I see in others I can then see in myself. What I love about this work is that it never ends. There is always a new level, always a deeper way to connect with ourselves and others and build a more fulfilling life.

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We've had a lot of questions about our upcoming meetups in Copenhagen - so let's address them all here 👇 Q: Why do you have to pay for a ticket? A: We're charging 50 DKK for a ticket to both TypeScript Live & the Engineering Leadership Meetup purely as a deposit fee. When you attend, we will refund this to you. We're buying pizzas & drinks for all attendees, so we need accurate numbers to make sure you can all eat 😅 If any money is left over from people who don't attend on the day, this will be donated to charity. To clarify, we don't make a single penny from this. Q: What's the vibe like at the events? A: Very chilled. Lots of people attend on their own & whilst you are of course welcome to come in groups, we ensure that anyone who comes along feels welcome and a part of the group. Whether you'd like to be actively involved in discussions or simply sit & take it all in, you're welcome here 🤝 Q: You're a recruiter - what's in it for you? 🤔 A: A very fair question 😅 it's a networking opportunity for us. Chances are, we've already spoken to most people who attend the events and this is our way of meeting people face to face, whilst getting to meet some new people at the same time. Not secured your tickets yet? Have a browse of the links in the comments & let me know if you have any questions 😊

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Stax - Startup Talent Experts - love partnering with the ‘Rebel Alliances’ of startups 🚀 We help to place the best tech and engineering talent into the most innovative deep tech and clean tech startups in Europe.⭐️ Check out our jobs page for open positions across Software Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. 👩‍💻👨‍🔧 May the 4th be with you! #starwarsday #deeptech #cleantech #startupjobs #techstartups

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Three questions I ask in an interview and why they result in better matches 👇🏼 During the 20+ years I have been working within tech & product development, as leader and recruiting manager, I have practiced focusing on explaining the expectations and working conditions and asking questions based on those. My questions: ❓Based on these circumstances, how would you bring value? ❓ How do you behave when you have something to say/share? ❓ How do I catch your attention and engage you? These indicate to the candidate: ✅ This is how I listen to you ✅ This is how I know how you will participate in the team ✅ This is how I understand your needs Now you have communicated the values and culture of your environment without using words such as ”open”, ”value driven” and such.

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Have you checked out our new article yet? The Developer Link connected with Gregor Ojstersek to talk about making the tricky transition from individual contributor to manager and the article touches on the best points (although hard to choose because everything Gregor said was wonderful). Go check it out on substack the link is in the comments!

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🎙️ Episode #171 'Strategic UX: How to use UX to achieve business goals' I had the pleasure of hosting Kasper Kristensen (Vertica), Onno Cleeren (Novo Nordisk), and Xin Zhou (DSB) on this episode. We discussed how to implement a successful UX strategy, the challenges you face when trying to get people onboard with strategic UX, and the impact that it can have if you don't act now! Tune in through the link below 🙂 ⬇️ #podcast #denmark #ux #uxstrategy #businessgoals https://lnkd.in/egSggVaC

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🔥 Big industry news: Google wins copyright case over JobIndex in Denmark. What this could mean for the job board industry: - The revitalization / retention of Google for Jobs as long as it also complies with DSA/DMA legislation - Google becoming more aggressive again in pushing job content which (imho) could ultimately benefit the industry - As a conclusion, it may also mean Google could stay more optimistic about future job /recruitment related products (will PMAX for jobs come back Alexander Chukovski ?) What do you think? (drop a comment) https://lnkd.in/dBQDRPAb

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In a world nothing is easy or a bed of roses, this is a great start & a plan! Villads Leth I loved the part where he says the pays were for #livelife well, if not today, then when? Who's serious in my network to do this? give a start? At #srilanka we could do these costs like in a 1/4 for a month with few more engineers i'm sure of that. (A person who've done can give realistic insights pls, 'cos i've not done it yet) A investment, and a great idea! shall do. I'm sure SL has TOP IT talent, and #remote can save you office costs in a world of #flex DM me at once, will you? I could invest in as well.

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Day 1 at TechBBQ in Copenhagen: 3 Key Highlights! What a vibe on the first day of TechBBQ 2024! Here are the top things that stood out so far: 1. AI is the Game-Changer: Whatever you're building, AI better be in the mix. Whether it’s automating tasks or leveling up customer experiences, AI is becoming a must-have for any startup aiming to stay ahead and scale fast. 2. Talent is Your Power Move: Over and over, the talks highlighted how crucial it is to find the right people. Startups are laser-focused on finding talent that’s the perfect mix of skills and culture fit, while also creating workplaces that have a strong sense of purpose to keep them onboard. 3. Sustainability is the New Baseline: Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s essential. The frontrunners are those baking it right into their business models, setting a fresh standard for how to succeed Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings! #TechBBQ2024 #Copenhagen #Startups #Innovation #AI #TalentMatters #SustainabilityMatters #NordicStartups #FutureOfWork #SwedishStartupRecruitment

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Client visits are key to faster and smoother project development. As a Scandinavian client, you gain firsthand insight into our collaborative approach.This hands-on experience accelerates your project timelines and enhances quality. #litebreeze #clientvisits #webdevelopment #php #laravel

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The software space in general, and within legal specifically, has never moved faster than it does today. By all measures, the pace will continue to increase going forward. The combination of old processes, heaps of data, and a loud wake-up call from your friendly neighborhood generative AI is explosive stuff for an old industry like legal. We are still at the very beginning of an era of massive change for lawyers and other knowledge workers. Etain intends to stay at the center of it. If data flows in your veins and you wish to join a journey out of the ordinary, we'd love to hear from you! #futureofwork #worksmarter #getoffthehamsterwheel

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