Listen to a fresh new sesh with Dan Eskow, founder of UpTop. Dan shares his journey from traditional recruiting to the world of Web3. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and cultural fit in the crypto space, discusses the challenges he faced, and highlights the role of podcasts in building connections.
He also talks about supporting candidates despite limited job opportunities and the satisfaction of contributing to the growth of individuals in the Web3 ecosystem. We dig deep into the importance of building genuine connections, scaling teams, and allowing employees time to grow into their roles.

Takeaways


Authenticity and cultural fit are crucial in the Web3 industry
Podcasts can be a powerful tool for building connections and attracting clients
Providing support and guidance to candidates, even during challenging times, can lead to long-term relationships and success
Being a part of the growth and success of individuals in the Web3 ecosystem is highly rewarding. Building connections and working with people you enjoy is a huge bonus in the Web3 industry.
Having a genuine motivation for being in the industry is important
Hiring from within the community can lead to better cultural fit and retention
Founders should allow employees time to grow into their roles


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Authenticity
02:58 Transitioning to Web3 Recruiting
08:11 Starting Up Top and the Power of Podcasts
14:30 Rebranding to Up Top
18:22 The Difference Between Previous Cycles and the Current One
20:39 Getting into Crypto and Sticking Around
23:31 Supporting Candidates Through Challenging Times
26:03 Being a Part of the Growth and Success in Web3
28:23 Building Connections and Enjoying the Work
29:43 Finding Genuine Motivation in the Crypto Space
35:03 Scaling a Team and Hiring from Within the Community
44:29 Retention and Allowing Employees to Grow

LINKS


https://x.com/dan_uptop
https://x.com/uptopsearch
https://uptopsearch.com/
https://t.me/TOPSHELFJOBS
https://uptop.notion.site/TOP-SHELF-JOBS-98528f7e931442a0bc5a6562b3faa4d0

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