EquityPeople

Ian Whiteford - Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 People practices

October 27, 2023 ล pela Prijon and Tamas Varkonyi Season 1 Episode 19
EquityPeople
Ian Whiteford - Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 People practices
Show Notes

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Tune in to this episode of our podcast, where we explore the dynamic world of startups and the synergy between people and equity with Ian Whiteford. ๐Ÿš€

Ian, journeyed from studying geography to Goldman Sachs and later joined the metaverse tech company, Improbable. Under Ian's leadership, Improbable scaled from 75 to over a thousand employees! ๐Ÿ“ˆ

Discover his personal transition to solo consulting, helping both Web2 and Web3 companies shape their people strategies.

In our conversation, we dive into his Goldman Sachs experience, the culture shock at Improbable, and he overcame that. ๐Ÿฆโžก๏ธ๐ŸŒ

We explore Improbable's growth phases, lessons learned, and succession planning. Ian shares insights into HR practices in Web2 and Web3. Flexibility and ownership emerge as key takeaways for Web2 businesses. ๐Ÿ’ก

Join us for a dynamic discussion on startups, people, and equity. Don't miss this exciting episode! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ”ฅ #Podcast #Startups #Web3 #HRStrategy