Episode #4: Zack Smith of Jobble - a podcast by PJC

Episode Summary:
What do sports and building a startup have in common? Find out more on this episode with Zack Smith, CEO of Jobble.  Rob and Zack talk about their common love of basketball, how a sports mindset has helped shape the culture at Jobble, and why Zack saw Boston as the perfect place to start his venture.

Uncovered in this episode:

• How to manage a team through the highs and lows of building a startup
• Why failures and obstacles always present the best opportunities for success 
• Why Zack decided to stay in Boston to grow Jobble instead of returning to the Bay area 
• How Jobble went from 8 to 30 team members within two months post series A 
• Zack’s thoughts on culture and diversity 
• Zack’s unconventional approach to hiring a management team

List of resources mentioned in episode and  suggested reading: 

• Michael Jordan “Failure” Commercial: https://youtu.be/JA7G7AV-LT8
• Jobble website: http://www.jobble.com

Learn more about Zack on his LinkedIn. 

About Jobble: 

Jobble is the marketplace for the gig-economy and hourly workforce. Its industry-leading platform brings together the 60 million gig economy workers and companies that offer flexible work opportunities. For more information visit www.jobble.com.

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