Lecture by Matis, CEO of Zil

Introduction

• Matis, CEO of Zil
• Purpose: Explain what Zil is and how the company operates

About Zil

• Mission: Change the way businesses connect with customers
• Current business practices: Pushy and driven by orders
• New approach: Bottom-up, driven by individual and community contributions

Industry Trends

• Examples: Notion, Figma, Roblox
• Trends: Engaging users in a constructive way

Challenges

• Difficulty for companies to engage constructively with customers
• Lack of products to coordinate and excite large groups

Zil's Solution

• Founded by Matis and Fred
• 4,000 companies and 1 million monthly active users
• Clients include large companies like Michelin, Renault, LVMH, Ubisoft
• Success without marketing spend

Team and Culture

• Team of 11 people
• Focus on crafting exceptional software products
• Small, passionate, and continuously improving team
• Playful work attitude
• Remote-first company, follows European time zone
• Light processes, focus on deep work
• Important decisions documented on Notion

Work Environment and Perks

• 15-minute meetings
• Deep work without distractions
• Perks: Zil House in Canary Islands, learning budget, meal vouchers, gym memberships
• Positive team feedback on work environment

Joining Zil

• Fast-growing company with a small, passionate team
• Opportunities to learn and make an impact
• Emphasis on a human adventure
• Invitation to connect on LinkedIn and follow company updates