Mathilde Collin, Co-Founder & CEO of Front, discusses hiring first employees and the importance of radical transparency. They explore designing a better work email experience, self-confidence and gender disparity, gathering feedback for product iteration, building customer connections, and the significance of flexibility and transparency for startups.

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Mathilde Collin, CEO of Front, talks about lessons from leading a fast-scaling company, including the importance of transparency and employee engagement. They discuss achieving compliance, self-selection in recruiting, and the evolving role of the CEO. They also explore learning from other CEOs, the importance of brand and hiring, and valuations in the tech industry.

Mathilde Collin, cofondatrice de Front et experte en gestion des emails, partage son parcours impressionnant et son engagement pour le bien-être au travail. Elle aborde l'importance de la transparence et de la vulnérabilité dans les entreprises pour renforcer la confiance des employés. Mathilde évoque ses propres défis, notamment la gestion des émotions et la recherche de la gratitude pour favoriser un environnement positif. Découvrez comment créer les conditions idéales pour le bonheur au travail et transformer votre rapport professionnel.

Mathilde Collin, Co-founder and CEO of Front, is reshaping email collaboration with innovative workflows. She emphasizes that discipline outweighs vision, sharing how it underpins a successful startup. The conversation dives into essential communication strategies for investor updates, highlighting common pitfalls founders encounter. Mathilde also discusses the importance of nurturing investor relationships long before fundraising. Lastly, she stresses the need for a supportive network and a positive company culture as vital components for growth in the competitive SaaS landscape.