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Iwo Szapar πΊπ¦ Szapar
Work Smarter With AI π | Entrepreneur, Writer, Speaker π¨βπ» | 15 countries called home π
Aloha, I'm Iwo Szapar! Over the years, I've helped transform how over 3,000 companies approach work, leading to more efficient and enjoyable professional lives. π
Key Achievements:
βͺοΈ Built a community of 25,000+ professionals who believe in the freedom of choice where you work. βͺοΈ Acquired 3,000+ clients, including Microsoft, Walmart, and ING Bank. βͺοΈ Established strategic partnerships with 150 companies, including Asana, Deel, Remote, and Safetywing. βͺοΈ Created an expert community of 250+ consultants from companies such as GitLab, Netflix, and Hubspot. βͺοΈ Co-organized 3 editions of Remote Future Summit, reaching over 11,000 attendees and featuring 140 speakers.
My passion for building impactful things began early in my career. Driven by a desire to create and innovate, I co-founded PonPon, a social commerce platform. This venture was followed by a pivotal role at Shopgate, where I saw potential in mobile sales and convinced their CEO to expand into Poland. Successfully establishing Shopgate there, I then moved to Austin, USA, to launch and grow Shopgate's US presence. In my role as VP of Sales Strategy, I built a team of 25, established strategic partnerships with PayPal and MasterCard, and significantly grew the business.
This foundation led me to co-found Remote-how, embarking on a 6+ year journey to help thousands of people achieve the freedom of choice in where they work. Through this platform, we have influenced the remote work landscape, garnering recognition from Forbes and BBC. I also authored "Remote Work Is The Way," featured in Forbes, BBC, and Business Insider. Over the last five years, I have worked remotely while living in 15 different countries.
Born in Gdansk, Poland, I've embraced the 'slowmad' lifestyle, living in various countries while working remotely. This journey has enriched my perspective and fueled my passion for innovation. When I'm not working, you can find me reading history books, following international affairs, or indulging in my hobbies as a dog lover, amateur surfer, and DJ.
Connect with me to explore how you/your company can work smarter! π
Highlights
Your next coworker won't have a pulse. Excited? Terrified? You should be both.
Two weeks ago, Lattice dropped a bombshell: they're giving AI "official employee records." Most brushed it off as a publicity grab. Big mistake.
But these "AI employees" aren't just a PR stunt. They're the canary in the coal mine. This move is a glimpse into our workplace future.
The Good:
- 24/7 productivity (no more "I'll get back to you tomorrow")
- Instant knowledge transfer (bye-bye, months-long onboarding)
- Superhuman problem-solving (complex issues, solved in seconds)
The Scary:
- Economic shockwaves (mass job displacement, anyone?)
- Ethical dilemmas (who's accountable when AI makes the call?)
- Legal minefield (do AI employees have rights?)
This isn't science fiction. It's our new reality, and it's coming faster than you think.
The companies that embrace this hybrid human-AI workforce will dominate. The rest? They'll be left in the digital dust.
But here's the kicker: We're not ready. Not even close.
Our laws, our management styles, our entire concept of "work" β it's all built for a world that's vanishing before our eyes.
So, what's your move?
Are you going to bury your head in the sand and hope it all blows over?
Or are you going to step up, face the future head-on, and help shape this brave new world of work?
The clock's ticking. AI doesn't sleep, and neither should your ambition.
What's your first step in preparing for the AI employee revolution?

