Join us with Nick Lawton, the founder of Side Shift, a platform dedicated to connecting Gen Z with part-time work opportunities. Hear about Nick's journey and discover how Side Shift is transforming the recruitment process for local businesses, startups, and brands by providing a seamless connection to talented Gen Z individuals. Learn about the challenges and rewards of building a startup, the importance of community, and how AI tools are shaping the future of job recruitment. Whether you are a college student, a recent grad, or a business owner, this conversation is packed with insights on innovation, growth, and determination.

Chapters

0:00 Episode Highlights

2:03 Nick's Background, SideShift

5:09 The Personal Journey Behind Side Shift

8:03 Building a Community and Brand

13:13 The Importance of Distribution

15:39 Technical Challenges and Team Building

19:49 Leveraging AI in Side Shift

22:32 AI's Impact on Workflows and Productivity

24:45 Next Steps for Side Shift

28:44 Mentorship and Entrepreneurial Journey

31:25 Lessons from Nick’s Past Ventures

34:05 Advice for University Entrepreneurs

36:40 Future Vision for Side Shift

Episode Links:

Nick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklawton100/

Nick’s X Account: https://x.com/nicholasnlawton

SideShift: https://www.sideshift.app/

Podcast Links:

Substack: https://thinkingthomas.substack.com/

⁠X/Twitter: https://x.com/fortoulthomas⁠

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nUcKzoV5nHhwFqZrIit9w

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-tech/id1797833313

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-fortoul/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ONyHJ7p13KQrYyOH1WPAh