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