Kevin Davis
There is no such thing as a problem, only opportunities. Kevin Davis is the Founder and Chairman of First Workings, an organization whose mission is to help underserved and…
Careers are weird. You plan one thing and end up somewhere else entirely. The founders in this section are building companies that help people navigate that weirdness. Job platforms. Career coaching. Recruiting tools. Professional development. The whole ecosystem of getting people into work they actually want to do.
These interviews cover every angle of the careers space. Hiring. Job search. Skill development. Workplace culture. Remote work. The gig economy. Career transitions. The founders here understand that “what do you want to be when you grow up” is a question most adults are still answering.
What’s useful about these conversations is the insider perspective. These founders see the job market from the other side. They know what’s broken about hiring. They know why good candidates get overlooked and mediocre ones get hired. And they’re building solutions to fix it.
You’ll find insights on talent acquisition, employee engagement, building career platforms, and the future of work. Which keeps changing faster than anyone predicted. If you’re building in the careers space, hiring a team, or figuring out your own next move, these conversations offer real perspective.
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