The future of work, postponed

Flextribe, a Danish recruitment startup, wants to connect freelancers with deep subject matter expertise, who doesn't necessarily want a full time position, with corporations who need said expertise but can struggle in attracting the necessary talent for the before mentioned reason; they don't want to be employed. Simple. But the Future of Work? I am… Continue reading The future of work, postponed

A new financial virus?

I am fascinated by the whole Gamestop/Reddit debacle. Personally, I am no big fan of hedge funds, and I don't mind if they are taken to the cleaners and have some of their own methods and ways of thinking reversed onto themselves. What concerns me is the blueprint sitting beneath this. Because now we seem… Continue reading A new financial virus?

Cakes, laptops…and news

Despite every intention otherwise, I keep returning to commenting on the industry, where I got my education and served a significant part of my career: The media industry. I just can't escape the fact that I get almost emotional every time someone within the industry makes an argument that only serves to prolong the suicidal… Continue reading Cakes, laptops…and news

Corona thoughts, part 2

It's been a couple of weeks now. And while understandably there are a lot of businesses and startups in despair, I also sense some opportunities to look beyond the current corona pandemic and lockdown. People are easier to get in touch with, because they're home. Of course many are in video meetings, but it's still… Continue reading Corona thoughts, part 2