Equity What's next for the entrepreneur behind Layoffs.FYI
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Jan 18, 2023 Roger Lee, an insightful entrepreneur and the mind behind Layoffs.FYI, discusses his journey in creating tools that empower both employees and employers. He shares how the pandemic shifted perceptions of layoffs and emphasizes the importance of transparency in today's job market. Lee also dives into the launch of Comprehensive, a platform for salary transparency, and how it complements Layoffs.FYI. The conversation touches on evolving pay laws and the significance of crowdsourcing in advancing workplace equity, all while revealing Lee's potential alternative career path.
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Early Ventures
- Roger Lee's entrepreneurial journey began in the dot-com boom, creating websites with a friend.
- Their study guide and social networking sites became popular among teenagers.
Layoffs.fyi Origin
- Roger Lee started informally tracking layoffs as a recruiting source for Human Interest.
- This evolved into Layoffs.fyi during the pandemic's onset.
Layoffs.fyi Evolution
- Layoffs.fyi's initial goal was to help hiring companies and laid-off workers connect.
- It evolved into a resource for understanding tech industry trends.