#7 - Nick Lawton: The Future of Work with SideShift

Join us with Nick Lawton, the founder of Side Shift, a platform dedicated to connecting Gen Z with part-time work opportunities. Hear about Nick's journey and discover how Side Shift is transforming the recruitment process for local businesses, startups, and brands by providing a seamless connection to talented Gen Z individuals. Learn about the challenges and rewards of building a startup, the importance of community, and how AI tools are shaping the future of job recruitment. Whether you are a college student, a recent grad, or a business owner, this conversation is packed with insights on innovation, growth, and determination. Chapters 0:00 Episode Highlights 2:03 Nick's Background, SideShift 5:09 The Personal Journey Behind Side Shift 8:03 Building a Community and Brand 13:13 The Importance of Distribution 15:39 Technical Challenges and Team Building 19:49 Leveraging AI in Side Shift 22:32 AI's Impact on Workflows and Productivity 24:45 Next Steps for Side Shift 28:44 Mentorship and Entrepreneurial Journey 31:25 Lessons from Nick’s Past Ventures 34:05 Advice for University Entrepreneurs 36:40 Future Vision for Side Shift Episode Links: Nick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklawton100/ Nick’s X Account: https://x.com/nicholasnlawton SideShift: https://www.sideshift.app/ Podcast Links: Substack: https://thinkingthomas.substack.com/ ⁠X/Twitter: https://x.com/fortoulthomas⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nUcKzoV5nHhwFqZrIit9w Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-tech/id1797833313 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-fortoul/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ONyHJ7p13KQrYyOH1WPAh