Hi, I’m Ben, and I’m a freaking awesome designer
Published September 23, 2018 · 1 min read · Updated May 17, 2022
Ever been seduced by an over-confident candidate? An awesome designer, a gun sales rep or, my personal favorite, a rockstar engineer? They look good on paper, and they usually present well in person too because they’re charismatic. But charisma doesn’t equal performance. So we made this video … because we wanted to tell a story about Ben, who is a freaking awesome designer. At least so he said. He impressed during the hiring process, but after he started working it became apparent that his work wasn’t that good. Nor was his attitude. So don’t be fooled by showboating. Focus on actual performance, not perceived performance. More about how to do that here. But first, enjoy our lighthearted video, because you really don't want to hire another Ben! [embed]https://youtu.be/Zm4F0E4Knsk[/embed]
Omer Molad
Cofounder and CEO
Omer Molad is the cofounder and CEO of Vervoe. Before founding Vervoe, Omer served as an officer in the military, worked in startups, and spent nearly a decade in banking at ANZ and NAB, where he led a corporate finance team of 25. He holds a Law/Commerce degree and a Master’s in International Law from the University of Melbourne, and spent two years coordinating international emergency response for the Australian Red Cross.
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