Growing an international network is kind of a natural growth for us

About this episode

Simon Gravel discusses his journey in building a large freelance platform and his vision for the future of work.

Simon Gravel is the founder and CEO of freelance.group, the largest freelance platform in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and the fifth largest in the world. He is currently developing freelance.ca to become the leader in the Canadian market. With over 15 years of experience in innovation and internationalization, he has built a community of more than 1.2 million freelancers and 100,000 employers in over 15 countries across 3 continents. A visionary of the future of work, he connects specialized talent with businesses. Active in his community, he chairs the Marcelle-Mallet High School Foundation and serves on governing boards in Europe. His vision is to offer every freelancer the best possible project and every employer the best expert for their project. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com💼 Connect with us on…

People in this episode

Guest: Simon Gravel

Topics covered

• international networking
• freelancing
• entrepreneurship
• community building
• future of work

Keywords

• freelance
• networking
• entrepreneur
• innovation
• internationalization
• community
• employment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: freelance.group, freelance.ca

Places: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, Europe, 3 continents

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