Organic Web3 Recruiting: Building Authentic Connections feat. Kornel Kot from W3CONN3CT

Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship

In the 46th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sit down with Kornel Kot, founder and CEO of W3CONN3CT, a unique recruitment agency specializing in the Web3 space. Kornel shares his journey from the world of artificial intelligence to becoming a leading figure in connecting top talent with exciting Web3 projects. Discover what sets W3CONN3CT apart as an "organic" recruitment agency. Kornel explains their hands-on approach, emphasizing real-life engagement through workshops, hackathons, and building genuine relationships within the Web3 community. Learn how this strategy benefits both job seekers and employers, fostering a more meaningful and effective recruitment experience. ⌛ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Episode trailer 00:00:28 Introduction to the show and guest - Kornel Kot, founder and CEO of W3CONN3CT 00:01:38 Kornel's professional experience in translation and artificial intelligence (AI) 00:04:15 How Kornel learned about Web3 00:07:07 Becoming Head of Blockchain Recruitment for a Web2 company 00:11:57 Founding W3CONN3CT and its Mission 00:15:10 W3CONN3CT's organic approach to recruitment 00:17:01 The role of education in Web3 recruitment 00:19:20 Challenges of Hiring Fresh Graduates in Web3 00:24:46 The W3CONN3CT Team and their clients portfolio 00:27:30 Challenges facing W3CONN3CT and Kornel 00:30:07 W3CONN3CT's business model 00:31:30 What Kornel doesn't like about the traditional recruitment industry 00:34:35 The Future of Web3 Recruitment 00:36:36 Advice for Web3 Job Seekers 00:39:07 Where to Follow Kornel Kot 00:40:19 Episode outro and next episode preview Follow Kornel: Kornel's Twitter/X: https://x.com/kxrnel Kornel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kornel-kot-121b17174/ My social media: Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠ Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠ My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!