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Always great partnering with such a great group of Solopreneurs. Lets do it again sometime

✨ New Hire Mondays! ✨ We are thrilled to spotlight and welcome Anirudh Mallem 👋 as our Director of Engineering of Applied AI at Collective! 🤖 Anirudh will lead our Applied AI team, pushing the boundaries of how Gen-AI can transform the way solopreneurs run their businesses. His team is already building innovative projects that will shape the future of financial back-office technology. He joins us from Blend, where he led engineering teams developing Consumer Banking products, bringing deep expertise in building and scaling financial platforms. 💬 Here’s what Anirudh shared about why he joined Collective: "Everything aligned with this opportunity - the product space has incredible potential for innovation and scaling, the challenges here are tailor-made for agentic AI, and I get to work with an exceptional team that's passionate about building and shipping impactful products." #CollectiveCrew #AppliedAI #engineering #AIinnovation #techleadership #wearehiring 🚀

Sometimes the best career pivots happen when you least expect them. Meet Aaron Ngor🏅 Aaron wanted to be a backup dancer for musicians on tour but an ACL injury in middle school changed everything, leading him to discover sports medicine and his true calling. Today, Aaron owns Aware Performance Partners, bridging the gap between elite sports medicine and the arts. His biggest achievement yet? Supporting the USA breaking team at Paris 2024. Aaron's advice for fellow entrepreneurs: "I'm someone that enjoys knowing that something is done correctly the first time around so we can just keep moving forward." From backup dancer dreams to elite-level success: proof that unexpected detours often lead to extraordinary destinations. Watch Aaron’s full story below ⬇️ #Entrepreneurship #SportsEntrepreneur #SmallBusiness #CareerPivot #Olympics #Solopreneur #Businessofone

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join Collective's Growth & Activation team (Hybrid · San Francisco) You’ll help build: ✨ Growth funnel systems ✨ Member activation flows ✨ Couponing + sales/marketing enablement tools Our stack → Python/Django + React. Our culture → small team, high ownership, fast pace. If you want to see your code move the needle on growth and activation, check it out below, and come join Zhenling Hou's team! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQyvQ5Mr

✨ New Hire Mondays! ✨ We are thrilled to welcome Aaron Sutter 👋 as our new Director of Security, IT & Infrastructure at Collective! 🔐 Aaron will lead and scale our Security organization, strengthening the way we protect our members and our platform. 📍 Based in San Francisco, Aaron brings over 20 years of software engineering experience and more than a decade in security leadership. Most recently, he was the first security hire at Opendoor, where he built and led the function through hypergrowth, multiple acquisitions, and a public listing. Aaron is passionate about developing risk-informed security strategies that align with business goals while embedding security into company culture and the product lifecycle. Equally important, he’s known for building strong, high-performing teams rooted in clarity, autonomy, and purpose—ensuring security becomes a force multiplier for the business. 💬 Here’s what Aaron shared about why he joined Collective: "I joined Collective because it is changing how small businesses and solopreneurs operate, and frankly, that's personal to me. Growing up, many people in my family ran their own businesses and still do. I saw firsthand the challenges they faced every day—the long hours, the constant juggling, and the lack of support that larger organizations often take for granted. I know what it means to be a solopreneur and to have to handle everything on your own. That’s why Collective’s mission resonates so deeply with me. We're here to empower people like my family members to pursue their big dreams by making it easier to run a business. My role is to ensure we can do that securely. I’m not just focused on securing technology; I'm building an empathetic, risk-informed security program that scales with the business and becomes a force multiplier for our company’s success. I am proud to be part of a team that leads with care and humility, and I’m ready to help create a safe and secure future for everyone at Collective and for the customers we serve." #CollectiveCrew #financialservices #security #engineering #talent #techleadership #wearehiring🚀

What better way to wrap up our Summit than with delicious food, great conversation, and a chance to reconnect outside of work? Nearly 100 of us came together at International Smoke in San Francisco to celebrate the end of a packed and energizing week. From collaborative sessions to volunteering in the community (and a little friendly competition over lawn games!), this Summit reminded us how special it is to work with people who bring heart and hustle to everything they do. We left full of ideas, memories, and gratitude. #CollectiveSummit #TeamBonding #CollectiveCrew

Just a few months ago, I decided to take the burden off myself and let Collective start running all my books, etc. Truly one of the best decisions I've ever made for ECKO TECH thus far. I simply have so much more time, and I worry less about my books, accounting, taxes, and everything else. Truly been a lifesaver

We’re embracing AI the Collective way, and we’re doing it live from this year’s Annual Summit in San Francisco! Yesterday, we hosted a hands-on workshop where employees explored practical ways to use AI at work. In small groups, we rotated through 10 fast-paced demo stations focused on real use cases like automation, content creation, meeting summaries, and prototyping. Each station was led by a teammate, making it collaborative, approachable, and fun. We ended with a group reflection to share takeaways and spark new ideas. The energy was high, the creativity was flowing, and everyone was inspired to put AI into action! #CollectiveSummit #AIatWork #FutureOfWork #CollectiveCrew

We’re honored to be named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in the Bay Area for 2025! 🏆 This recognition comes at a moment of reflection and growth for Collective. It’s a tribute to our team, who continue to build for our members with purpose, support one another, and create an environment where meaningful work and shared success can thrive. Next week, we’ll be coming together in San Francisco for our annual Summit to connect in person, celebrate how far we’ve come, and set our sights on what’s next. To everyone at Collective: thank you for your grit, heart, and commitment to this mission. #FortuneBestWorkplaces #GreatPlaceToWork #CollectiveCrew #BayArea https://lnkd.in/dUYQ8RvX