Stephan Vladimir Bugaj’s Post

This may be controversial…but it shouldn’t be. TechSlice, LLC had 12 holidays off, some paid community volunteer time, and a discretioanry company week shutdown to ‘reset’ on top of regular employee PTO last year. I’ve been told it’s a LOT of time for a startup. (Only in the US) Most of our work is deliverable/results based. This year, I added another week of employee PTO based off of feedback from the team. I’ve been criticized for the holidays we celebrate and have been told what I ‘should do’… I love feedback but, telling others what to do without taking the time to understand the ‘why’ behind people’s decisions comes off as patronizing. You think you’re the only one telling me how to run my company? You’re not. It’s also not your company and not my first rodeo. We’re not your average company. We never will be. We are a team of creatives and we work on crazy stuff. When were ‘on’ - we’re ‘on’. We perform. When we’re off, we’re off. That needs to be respected. There are benefits to creatives (and everyone) to have that space and time to ‘be bored’, to THINK, to create outside of ‘tasking’. Or just to be with others. Outside of that, when daycare is closed - we’re closed! When daycare and other institutions are closed, how to you expect parents and caretakers in general to be productive? Some family structures have support during those times and others don’t. That extra support isn’t guaranteed. I’m a big believer in family first. Take care of what you need to. Family time is family time and work time is work time. I’m a single mom running a company. I do my best to juggle and sometimes those worlds blend. I can’t do it all at once. Why would I expect my team to? Get real. Does that make me less effective? I’d argue it makes me hyper effective when I’m actually at work. My perspective and experience running two software agencies, a hybrid venture studio, and growing my company throughout COVID (with a young child) - has shown me the importance of a culture that respects time off and closing when childcare and various elder care institutions are closed. You may or may not get that but, you don’t have to. My team does. How we spend our time is our decision. Not yours. Period.

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Good news! There's still time to enter the Telly Awards, and our 45th season is shaping up to be our biggest and most exciting yet. Head to https://lnkd.in/d3gsyP6 to learn more about our mission, judges, winners, categories, and how to enter!

🚀 WeCracked CalHacks! 🚀 Here with legends like Rian Corcino⚡ and William Wang, we're building something at the intersection of public safety and generative AI. Stay tuned! (Exciting things are coming) 🔥 Ready to dive into hackathons? Looking for teammates and insights? Join WeCracked , a community of 1.3+ hackers across the US! If you're passionate about innovation and technology, this is the place to be. Repost this to spread the word! ♻️ P.S. Who's your dream teammate for the next hackathon? Tag them below!

The "US only" restriction is not mentioned on the Rules page. In my opinion the "Who Cannot Participate" section should cover residency requirements and also more precisely define what constitutes "conflict of interest" just in case. Copyright-protected assets even if owned probably shouldn't be allowed, to prevent potential bias during scoring. IP transfer/lease or non-existence of it should also be mentioned I think.

Technologists for the Public Good is such a fantastic organization and I cannot wait to work with their Executive Director again. I like thinking that all our work at Iterators LLC is for the #PublicGood, #HiringIndividuals who are excellent at what they do, and often overlooked, creating #AccessibleDocuments that can be used with a #ScreenReader for the #VisuallyImpaired and more, Find us at https: IteratorsTesting.com, where we #value everyone. #A11y

🎉 Grateful to everyone who contributed at the IxDA Atlanta Discussion Group meetup on Tuesday! We explored the significance of workshops in UX design, highlighting their value in several scenarios: Tackling Complexity: When challenges escalate in complexity, having a subject matter expert onboard is invaluable, enabling the team to navigate intricate issues effectively. Embracing Diverse Perspectives: Diverse viewpoints from team members and users fosters richer insights and innovative solutions. Securing Stakeholder Buy-in: UX workshops serve as catalysts for securing stakeholder buy-in, pivotal for propelling projects forward. Fostering Creativity: UX workshops ignite creativity, sparking novel approaches and out-of-the-box thinking. Building Strong Teams: Beyond project outcomes, UX workshops double up as tools for team building, forging stronger bonds and collaborative spirit amongst team members. How do you use workshops to improve your design process? #IxDA  #UXDesign #Collaboration #Innovation #Teamwork

We finally have the results of the #Thales GenAi #Hackathon.

February at MGID: All Hands, All Questions, All Future! February at MGID isn't just about Valentine's Day chocolate. It's our official month for reflecting on past results and charting the course for the future! This year, we held an epic All-hands meeting followed by AMA Session (Ask Me Anything). But with a global team spread across different time zones and markets, one size wouldn't fit all. So, we rolled up our sleeves and hosted 3 separate sessions tailored to each region's unique needs and schedules. Talk about commitment! And guess what? Our amazing C-level team didn't just stand on stage and present. They were all ears, ready to answer every single question our employees threw their way. From market insights to future plans, no topic was off-limits. The energy was electric! We had insightful discussions, honest questions, and a shared excitement for what's to come. Overall, February was a month of appreciation, transparency, and engagement at MGID. We're feeling energized and ready to tackle the year ahead together! P.S. We're always looking for talented individuals to join our global family. Check out our careers page if you're ready to shape the future of ad tech! #AskMeAnything #Globalteam #MGIDlife #Allhands

"Excited to announce that our team clinched a top 10 position in the hackathon which was held on 19th and 20th August 2023! 🚀 Grateful for the collaboration, creativity, and hard work that fueled our success. Huge thanks to the team for the dedication and to everyone who supported us along the way. Looking forward to more challenges and innovations ahead! 💻🏆 #HackathonWin #TeamSuccess #Innovation"