Firing Squad: MyStandard's Josh Sklüt
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In this episode of Firing Squad, Josh Sklüt, co-founder and Chief People Officer of My Standard, discusses the innovative approach of his company as a Web3 alternative to traditional job platforms like LinkedIn. He explains how My Standard empowers users to control and monetize their professional data while addressing the shortcomings of existing recruitment methods.
The conversation delves into the app’s features, the challenges of candidate matching, and the future of job searching in a decentralized world. The discussion covers client success stories, the competitive landscape, and the go-to-market strategy focusing on AI jobs. Sklut also addresses challenges and critiques from the hosts regarding the complexities of blockchain and the need for effective Education in the HR space.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to My Standard and Josh Sklut
05:09 – Pitching My Standard: A New Approach to Job Searching
09:54 – The Problem with Traditional Job Platforms
15:11 – Data Verification and Candidate Matching
19:51 – Monetization and Business Model of My Standard
24:45 – Challenges and Future of My Standard
17:52 – Understanding the Use Cases and Client Success Stories
19:51 – Differentiating from Competitors and Market Positioning
22:03 – Go-to-Market Strategy and Initial Focus on AI Jobs
23:57 – Team Composition and Expertise Behind MyStandard
26:04 – Exit Strategies and Future Growth Opportunities
28:04 – Facing the Firing Squad: Challenges and Critiques
