Aman Sharma’s Post

In February 2024, a girl working at a VC firm took to take a leap of faith. Not knowing, she only had her skills and a laptop to take the ride. Just four months later, in May 2024, the team has grown to a formidable 20-person unit. This rapid growth has reinforced the understanding that a strong vision and mission are powerful magnets, attracting like-minded individuals to join the cause. Here is what I learnt : 1. Ethics, integrity, and talent are the entry tickets for a company. As a startup, we look for critical skills in your domain, which will always need upgrading, but more of your accountability to your position is what matters. We do not believe in micro-management. Himanshi Sharma, our UI/UX designer, is the right example. 2. The importance of cultural fit cannot be overstated. If you don't align with the system, the pace of work, the vision, and the mission, you may find yourself out of place in the company. Skills can be learned, but professionalism, accountability, and open communication are the bedrock of our team. Chaitali Naik, our founder's office intern , is a shining example of this. 3. Treating a company as your own, fighting ways to deal with daily challenges, and balancing communication in a remote setting are the ways to move ahead. Structured systems and documentation are the ways forward. KUMARI SUMAN, our founding team member and operations head, is the right example. 4. How a startup can progress by knowing your skills, creating progress reports, fighting challenges, and documenting. The will to learn and report to your team lead to find helpful solutions is a must-needed attribute. Suryansh Chourasia, our tech teammate, is the right example of this. 5. Strategy and research are your ways. With regular strategy, regular research, and knowing the company's needs and values, better changes can be made. Tarun Seetha and Pratyush Sahu, our key teammates, are real examples of this. While startup up is an ever-evolving journey, the right team will always help us scale. Survival depends on people who align with you and your company's mission. As I say," Be friends outside work and be employees when you work. That reminds you of your role and responsibilities in the company. PS: Tagging friends and family who supported me in this journey so far. #team #hiring #founder #experience #founder #foundingteam #tech #marketing #development #support #startup #bosslady #womenempowerment #intern #india #usa #entreprenurship #innovation #venturebuilder #venturecapital #personalbranding #linkedinforcreators

The Power of Friendship, Trust, and Teamwork: At the heart of Monkify’s mission lies a bond that extends far beyond business—it’s a collective story of deep friendship, mutual trust, and an unwavering drive to learn and grow every single day. While Gregor Reitinger and Patrick R.’s journey began as lifelong friends, it’s the entire Monkify team that has made this vision possible. Each member brings something unique to the table, contributing to our shared goals and continuously pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together. As co-founders, Gregor Reitinger and Patrick R. set the stage with a foundation of trust, respect, and a common vision. Their decision to move from Austria to India wasn’t just about launching a product; it was a commitment to testing their strengths, learning from each experience, and growing as individuals and leaders. But the real power of Monkify lies in the collective effort of the brilliant team, who have supported one another every step of the way. From our Product Manager to the Developers, Designers, Sales Representatives, HR and our awesome Interns, every team member at Monkify plays a vital role in building something extraordinary. Each person brings diverse skills and perspectives that complement and strengthen our mission. Every challenge, whether it’s solving complex problems or adapting to the fast-paced nature of a tech startup, is faced together as a united front. It’s this mutual support, motivation, and the willingness to keep learning and improving that fuels our work. Whether it’s brainstorming new features, solving technical hurdles, or strategizing for growth, the Monkify team is driven by the same passion to create a smarter, more seamless recruitment experience. What keeps us going every day is more than just ambition—it’s the trust and camaraderie we’ve built as a team. We understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses, lifting one another up and inspiring growth. In a world where success is never linear, it’s our unity and belief in each other that keeps the Monkify vision alive and moving forward. For all of us at Monkify, this journey is more than just about building a product—it’s about building something meaningful together, with the strength of our friendship and trust, and a shared belief that with the right people by our side, anything is possible.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. At Trusity, we are a #team that’s bound together through our common #passion for creating a better #future for the current generation. We think, process, work, envision on building together an organization that is focused on building #21stcenturyskills and #employability skills in children and youth so that they create a positive and #successful future. We are currently on the lookout for passionate, driven and talented members to join us. We have multiple positions including #Business Development Executives, #FullStack Developers and Business Development Managers. Skills and mindset needed: - #Accountability: take responsibility for your tasks and KPIs. We are not huge fans of micromanagement. We are a #bootstrapped startup and each of us brings our best skills and experience to get the job done. - #Commitment: we are working on building an impact focused global platform, so it takes time, hard work and dedication. 🌍 - #Innovative: come up with ideas to make the solutions and products better, optimize business processes, drive revenue. Be a continuous learner, be curious about what’s new, technology is constantly evolving. - #Self-driven and #ambitious: the growth curve we are on can fuel your motivation. You would grow with the organization. Talk to our team members who joined us as interns and are in lead positions now. 🎉 - #Solution provider: finding problems is easy, think about how we can solve them and move forward. - #Team player: we respect and value each of our team members irrespective of their designation, background or tenure. We celebrate different cultures and have an inclusive and equitable approach across all policies. Pooling our strengths and working together is what makes us successful. 🏆 - #Expectations: have realistic expectations on your salary increments. Bootstrapped startups wouldn’t be able to offer 20 and 25% increments every 6 months. 💰 - #Ethics and #values: we have an unwavering commitment towards maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in every aspect of our work. We expect the same from the new members joining in. Join us and let’s build that #rocketship together 🚀 Send in your #CVs to careers@trusity.com with the subject line mentioning the position you are applying for. P.S: The image has been added to give you a perspective of the team you are joining into – diverse, driven and dynamic. On a side note, we are also a khatha peetha khandhan, we love food from biryanis and pastas, all the way to sticky toffee puddings too! 😀 #skilltech #edtech #team #matters #diversity #dynamicleadership #innovation #growth #bootstrapped #globaleducation #jobs #dubai #jobalert

Are you torn between joining a startup or a large company? 🧐 In a startup, your contributions can have a direct impact on the company's success. You'll likely have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and see the results of your efforts firsthand. It also offer a dynamic environment where you'll wear many hats and learn through hands-on experience. The fast-paced nature can accelerate your learning curve and broaden your skill set. Startup culture tends to be innovative and flexible, fostering creativity and collaboration. You may have more autonomy and the chance to shape the company culture. Whereas, Large companies typically offer structured career paths with opportunities for advancement. You may benefit from mentorship programs, professional development resources, and clear progression routes. They often have more resources and financial stability, providing a sense of security. You'll have access to established processes, support systems, and a larger network. Joining a large company can enhance your resume and provide valuable brand recognition. It may open doors to future opportunities and increase your credibility in the industry. Ultimately, the best fit depends on your career goals, preferences, and risk tolerance. Whether you thrive in the dynamic, fast-paced environment of a startup or prefer the stability and structure of a big company, both paths offer unique opportunities for growth and fulfillment. 🌱💼 #StartupVsBigCompany #CareerPath #ProfessionalGrowth

Building your startup team can be challenging. From 'Zero to one' requires more than encouraging new joiners to work beyond paycheck, where Executive Board of Directors and 1st employees follow vision and mission of the co-founders. #Adaptability, #Agility, #Curiosity, #Collaboration, #Autonomy, #ProblemSolving, #Creativity soft skills are very important to build team which can deliver in highly unstructured environment. Where achievements are the main drivers for new joiner. Ned Jaroudi Oscar Orellana-Hyder🪢 https://lnkd.in/d2dZQpa5

This month marks 12 years in the high-tech industry for me - I vividly recall my first interview. About a year ago, I realized it was time for a change from the corporate world, at least for the moment. The bureaucracy and organizational politics had worn me down. While I enjoyed the work I was doing, it felt limited to a small piece of the larger puzzle. I knew the next step was either a startup or pursuing independence. Over these 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible people and learning from inspiring managers. I’ve made lifelong friends (even if coordinating a meetup can take months - that’s the mark of true friendship), and every workplace has felt like a home. And like that, in the midst of life’s chaos, I found myself joining a startup - Bluebricks, a team that started with just 4 people. Fast forward to today, and we’re now 13 strong. The rapid growth has been extraordinary, and after 4 months as Head of Operations, I’ve come to appreciate my enterprise experience more than ever. The dynamics here are a world apart from what I knew. In a startup, everyone wears multiple hats. Success and pressure are shared by all, and the intensity is palpable. It’s a close-knit family, working together around the clock, even if not always physically. Amid the startup hustle, my inner entrepreneur recognizes the need for a stable foundation, strategic planning, and streamlined processes from day one. The real challenge is balancing the urge to move quickly with the need to do so smartly and steadily: ✔ Recruiting the right talent fast while make sure it’s accurate,  ✔ Building efficient processes without drowning in bureaucracy ✔ Passing SOC2 audits with minimal disruption to the team ✔ Making prompt yet accurate decisions ✔ and most important - Staying focused while capturing every opportunity. The beauty of this experience lies in the collaboration. Imagine a startup that moves swiftly but operates with the meticulous processes of an enterprise. We’re talking forward planning, structured sprints, detailed tickets, accurate design, clear processes, and well defined roles and responsibilities. Everything is documented and transparent, even if we’re all working from the same room. This structured approach fosters a productive environment where we can focus on the product and writing code. Growing a team brings its own set of challenges, as every new addition subtly alters the dynamic. That’s why we choose our team members carefully - even if it means collaborating with talent from across the globe, or different cultures. Our unique team is built from individuals who see themselves as part of a family, who embrace commitment, and who are eager to contribute to our evolving journey. Expertise, excellence, and the ability to enjoy a good beer are essential here. Stay tuned for updates and follow our Bluebricks LinkedIn page. Exciting developments are on the way, and we might be looking to add more “bricks” to our wall.

Finding a new team member who meets hard skills criteria and is also a good fit in a startup context is truly a challenge. Through our highs and lows, we’ve defined candidates’ traits that contribute to success in a startup environment: ▪ autonomy ▪ problem-solving skills and ability to unblock oneself ▪ value of the own input ▪ focus on the ultimate goal Willing to take risks, prototype, not cling to ideas, learn quickly, and drink black coffee goes without saying:) What is your ideal startup candidate's recipe?

🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬? 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐈? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬: 🌟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝: Startups move fast, offering ample opportunities for creativity and quick decision-making. Large tech companies might have slower processes but offer the benefit of resources and scalability. 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: In a startup, expect to wear multiple hats and collaborate closely with a small team. In contrast, large tech firms have well-defined roles, allowing you to specialize in your area of expertise while interacting with cross-functional teams. 📈 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Startups often provide accelerated learning opportunities with significant responsibilities early on. Large companies, on the other hand, offer structured career growth, mentorship, and the chance to work on high-impact projects. 💡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞: At a startup, your contributions can have a direct and visible impact on the product. In a large company, your work might be part of a larger system, influencing products and users on a global scale. 💼 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Startups typically offer a flexible and informal work culture, while large companies provide more stability, benefits, and defined career paths. Choose the environment that best aligns with your goals and values. Both pathways offer unique and rewarding experiences

🚀 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬? 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐈? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬: 🌟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝: Startups move fast, offering ample opportunities for creativity and quick decision-making. Large tech companies might have slower processes but offer the benefit of resources and scalability. 🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬: In a startup, expect to wear multiple hats and collaborate closely with a small team. In contrast, large tech firms have well-defined roles, allowing you to specialize in your area of expertise while interacting with cross-functional teams. 📈 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Startups often provide accelerated learning opportunities with significant responsibilities early on. Large companies, on the other hand, offer structured career growth, mentorship, and the chance to work on high-impact projects. 💡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞: At a startup, your contributions can have a direct and visible impact on the product. In a large company, your work might be part of a larger system, influencing products and users on a global scale. 💼 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Startups typically offer a flexible and informal work culture, while large companies provide more stability, benefits, and defined career paths. Choose the environment that best aligns with your goals and values. Both pathways offer unique and rewarding experiences 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐛?💼 Starting a tech career can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a recent graduate or transitioning from another field. Companies hire based on the value they believe you’ll bring. It’s not just an opportunity; it’s a strategic decision to gain more from your contributions than they pay you. And that’s okay—it’s how business works. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 1️⃣𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 Find local events and talk to founders. Ask: “I’m new but eager to learn. How can I help with your current challenges?” 2️⃣𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 Startups are often understaffed and appreciate motivated individuals. Talk to 20+ founders in a week, and you’ll likely find someone who needs your help. 3️⃣𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Real-world experience, no matter how small, sets you apart. It transforms how you present yourself—from a beginner looking for a break to someone with tangible contributions to share. If you’ve been on the job market for a while, consider shifting focus from endlessly improving technical skills to gaining experience that truly stands out. What was your first break in tech?