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Where do we go from here? - Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Where do we go from here? - Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Yesterday I had the honor of witnessing a great event organized by my company, AutoZone, and The National Civil Rights…
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Manuel Zavala shared thisI designed this logo to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. I wanted to depict how it is a story that is still in motion, and include a phrase that signifies what this country is: E pluribus, unum – Out of many, one. Happy Fourth of July! And Happy Birthday to the United States of America!
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Manuel Zavala reposted thisManuel Zavala reposted thisToday, Audirie was acquired by Colibri Group. I’m proud of that, and even more grateful for the path that landed us here. Michael and I built Audirie with an exceptional, and exceptionally small, team who helped at important moments along the way. We never raised VC. We tried early, but it didn't happen. At the time, that felt like a constraint. In hindsight, it probably helped us. It forced us to be ruthless in what we were building and to target profitability from the outset. Audirie also didn’t start as the company it ultimately became. While its mission has always been about improving people's communication skills, the actual product changed radically. The initial idea was closer to a digital version of Toastmasters. The first pivot happened during COVID, which pushed us into job interview practice. I like to think we built a great product, but a terrible business. Our next pivot occurred with the first release of ChatGPT, when healthcare pulled us toward a sharper problem: helping professionals practise high-stakes conversations before they had to have them in real life. Since then, Audirie has delivered more than 30,000 AI-powered simulations. That still feels slightly strange to write, given how small the team is. I don’t think our story is a universal startup playbook. We got things wrong - we built things that didn’t matter enough; we targeted the wrong markets. But, for me, one lesson does feel clear: AI doesn’t just change what a software company can build. It changes the shape of the company that can build it. A small team, with enough focus, judgement and customer proximity, can now do things that used to require a much larger organisation. The bottleneck becomes less about headcount and more about deciding what not to build. Thank you to Michael, Alexander, Benjamin, Linda, Orion, our customers, partners and the small band of people who helped Audirie through each version of itself. And thank you to Shravan, Prabhu, David, YiMing, Joshua and the whole team at Colibri for giving Audirie a home where the mission can grow at a much larger scale. Colibri gives this work the reach we could not have built alone. Very proud of the outcome and deeply grateful for the people and constraints that made it possible. If you like reading press releases, you can read the full announcement in the comments.
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Manuel Zavala reposted thisManuel Zavala reposted thisVery exciting opportunity to join a team which is all about transformation and being 10X AI Teams! Please reach out to Olivia P. if interested or know anyone who could be a great fit! https://lnkd.in/gRnmVaFaColibri Group - Product Owner – Marketing TechnologyColibri Group - Product Owner – Marketing Technology
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Manuel Zavala reposted thisManuel Zavala reposted thisI'm moderating a free webinar next Thursday with Andrew Hong, of the Tobe Agency, on something most agents haven't thought about yet for Colibri Real Estate. 82% of buyers and sellers now use AI to research agents before they ever reach out. ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity—they're forming opinions and making recommendations. The question is: are you showing up, or is someone else? We're covering the 4 signals that determine whether AI recommends you — and what to do about it. May 14 | 2pm ET | Free Link in comments.
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Manuel Zavala shared thisStart simple. Then make it better. You don’t need a perfect system today. You just need a clean starting point. Like the first miles of a long trail run, you’re not optimizing everything yet, you’re just finding rhythm. Translated to a product mindset: Perfection slows you down. Progress gives you data.
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Manuel Zavala reposted thisManuel Zavala reposted thisWe’re excited to launch a new series called 'Women We’re Watching'! We’ll highlight inspiring creators, activists, women-owned businesses, and leaders making an impact. We’re proud to kick things off with Glow Candle Co. and its founder, Natalie Van Hee. Natalie has recently achieved official women-owned business certification for her company and has been recognized as a Top Woman Leader. HUGE and well-deserved milestones that reflect her leadership and vision. As a bonus, her team created Ballyhoo’s very first signature candle in the classic Palo Santo scent. A collaboration we’re especially proud of. 🩷 Check out their full collection online (glowcandleco.com) or visit their studio in Webster Groves, MO (7947 Big Bend Blvd)
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Manuel Zavala shared thisJoin a dynamic and fun digital product team, and an organization that leads people to achieve more, adapt, and thrive in their careers!Manuel Zavala shared thisI feel like I just keep finding ways to add folks to the most fun product team around and here we are again with another role. Looking for a rockstar to come solve my problems and drive the strategy for our B2C websites and growth ambitions. Must be AI first. DM ONLY if you know me. I review all resumes, so applying is the right first step. https://lnkd.in/e6fw8Y7d
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Manuel Zavala shared thisSomething to consider when setting your contactless payment on your iOS device. https://lnkd.in/gW5mUCgAHow easy is it to steal $10,000 from a locked phone?How easy is it to steal $10,000 from a locked phone?
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisManuel Zavala reacted on thisBehind every successful Lidl store is a highly strategic, incredibly dedicated Real Estate team. 🚀 We are looking for collaborative partners, sharp negotiators, and strategic thinkers to join us in bringing high-quality, affordable groceries to even more neighborhoods. If you want to work with a team where your daily effort translates directly into community impact, your next career move starts here. We have open positions in our Real Estate division right now! Check out our open roles: 🔴Regional Real Estate - Senior Manager (ATL) https://lnkd.in/eD-gPjdP 🔴Construction Manager (Northern NJ) https://lnkd.in/eSAHgGzv 🔴Regional Real Estate - Senior Manager (Charlotte, NC) https://lnkd.in/evYKfdh2 🔴Regional Real Estate Analyst (Charlotte, NC) https://lnkd.in/eEv5wCKs 🔴Construction Manager (Charlotte, NC) https://lnkd.in/eUXkvZng #teamlidl #LidlUS #RealEstateCareers #Hiring #RetailRealEstate #JobOpening
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisManuel Zavala reacted on thisAutoZone promotes 12-year veteran to SVP role >> bit.ly/4vySXA7
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisManuel Zavala reacted on thisI’m 30. And there are a few things that explain me better than my resume ever could: • Grew up in a tiny town in Maine. • Moved to St. Louis in 2018 knowing zero people. • Worked three jobs while playing three sports in college. 🏀🏃🏼♀️ • Obsessed with pink, Barbie, and making marketing more fun. 💕 • Never met a stranger. IYKYK. • Currently living as a nomad and deciding where—or if—we’ll ‘settle down’ in 2027. ✈️ Anyone else feel like their resume barely scratches the surface? Tell me something about you that I’d never find on LinkedIn. 👇
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisIncredibly proud and thankful for our entire team as we've been on this journey together! We've learned and grown so much, going through the same process we thoughtfully take our clients through. My advice: Treat yourself like a client, and envision yourself as a customer. Do the research, ask the questions, put in the work, and tell your story! Better yet, let us tell yours!Manuel Zavala reacted on thisFor more than 20 years, we’ve helped clients turn smart ideas into brands that move the needle. We figured it was high time to do the same for ourselves. Welcome to HemlineTheory.com • Explore our fresh new threads • Meet the team behind the work • Get to know the leaders at the helm • See how we’ve helped clients build brands that thrive • Learn what makes Hemline Theory different The new site is a reflection of who we are as a strategic creative agency: thinkers, doers and creators who dig deeper, challenge assumptions and build partnerships that go beyond the typical client-agency relationship. If what you see resonates, we’d love to talk about working together.
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisManuel Zavala reacted on thisHello everyone - We are expanding the Product Management team at Onbe. If you or anyone you know would be interested, please reach out! Onbe, Inc. is hiring a Director, Product Management https://lnkd.in/gHwTkjeY via @greenhouse
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisManuel Zavala reacted on thisOn my last full week of maternity leave, I just want to commemorate the sweetest summer: the summer I simply got to be a mom. We played baseball, basketball, tennis, and even a little bowling. We fell in love with Memphis all over again at Jumpin' Jellybeans, We Rock the Spectrum - Memphis, the Memphis Botanic Gardens, The Memphis Jewish Community Center, MoSH, the Memphis Zoo, Funcity Adventure Park, the Germantown Library, parks, and so much more. As I step back into the workforce next week, I’m holding tight to this time I got to bond with my two happy, amazing babies. What a gift this season has been. I will carry this mom energy with me as I reassume the role of intern mom to the 75 incredible interns at AutoZone!
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisManuel Zavala reacted on thisSpontaner Halbmarathon✔️ Zwischen Kommunikationskonzepten und Strategien taten die 21,0975 km echt gut 🏃🏼♀️🎉 Einfach nur laufen. Merken, dass die Beine schneller sind, als sie sollten. Katjes Al Pakas essen. Bisschen Iso trinken. Spaß auf der Strecke mit anderen Läufer:innen. Dankbar für meinen Körper sein, der sich auch nach der 2. Schwangerschaft daran erinnert, dass ich diesen Sport schon 15 Jahre mach 🙏🏼.
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Manuel Zavala reacted on thisBrooklyn passed her first Fourth of July. She picked the worst possible time to ask to go outside. The fireworks had just started. She stepped into the yard, heard the first booms, and kept looking back at me. "Are we okay?" She never did go potty. I decided I'd rather clean up an accident than risk her getting scared, so we went back inside, headed to her favorite spot in the bedroom, and called it an early night. A few loud fireworks made her lift her head, but she settled back down every time. The next night, a few more pops didn't bother her at all. My favorite moment wasn't that she stayed calm. It was that every time she was unsure, she looked back at me. That's what trust looks like. Whether it's a dog or a customer, trust is built when they know you'll keep them safe.
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